Combined Liberal Arts and Engineering Program

The 3-2 Engineering Program is designed to develop within students not just the requisite grounding in science and mathematics, but also the creativity, effectiveness in communication, and sensitivity to real-world problems that are hallmarks of successful engineers. 

Students in the program pursue studies in the liberal arts, including mathematics and sciences, during three years at Oberlin and then complete an accredited schedule of engineering courses during two years at an affiliated engineering school. At the end of five years, students receive two degrees: a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Oberlin and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) from the engineering school. The latter degree allows recipients to sit for the professional licensing examination for engineers.

Oberlin’s partners for the 3-2 program are:

• Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, Ohio)
• California Institute of Technology (Pasadena, California)
• Columbia University (New York, New York)
• Washington University (St. Louis, Missouri)

To ensure fulfillment of entry requirements at partner engineering schools, students are encouraged to discuss their interest in the program as early as possible with Oberlin’s engineering advisor. Because students in this program spend only three years at Oberlin, they must satisfy modified general requirements for the BA degree program at Oberlin.

 View the combined BA and BSE degree requirements.