Instead of a 3+2, can I do a 4+2?
Yes. For example, to take full advantage of varsity athletics, study abroad, internships or any other aspect of Susquehanna, you are welcome to apply for dual degree admission in your fourth year. Check each school’s website linked above for more information.
Can I do a 4+2 composed of a bachelor’s degree from Susquehanna and an engineering master’s degree from one of the engineering schools?
Although all three partner engineering schools have engineering master’s degree options, the process of applying to these master’s programs is separate from the 3+2 dual degree program. Applying to any of the master’s programs would be done at the partner institution after the bachelor’s degree is attained.
Are the students who participate in 3+2 successful?
Susquehanna’s 3+2 dual degree program has a great success rate. To date: (1) all students who have applied to partner institutions have been accepted; (2) all students who have gone to “+2” portion of programs have graduated, or are in the process; (3) all students have had jobs lined up before graduation; and (4) Susquehanna students also have a good track record of getting the “3” part actually done in three years … that success partly is due to the support that students receive from two advisors (one in your major and one separate for the 3+2 program).
How is a dual degree different from transfer?
In a transfer, you stop pursuit of the undergraduate degree at one school, transfer all possible credits to another school, and continue pursuit of your undergraduate degree at the new school. In a dual degree program, you spend some time at your home institution, and some time at another university to study engineering, but enough time at each institution to complete liberal arts and engineering degrees. The efficiency of earning both kinds of degrees is maximized by the dual degree partnership, which includes an agreement that each school will count some of the other school’s credits for its degree requirements.
When do I apply for the engineering dual degree program?
Successfully completing specified coursework at Susquehanna qualifies you to apply for dual degree admission to one of our cooperative programs in your third year. Before that time, valuable guidance is provided by Susquehanna’s 3+2 engineering advisor.
Are there grade requirements for admissions?
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For Case Western University, students must earn an overall and pre-engineering GPA of 3.0 or higher, as calculated by Case Western.
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For Columbia University, students must earn a minimum grade of B on the first attempt in each prerequisite course specified by Columbia in order
to have priority approval for entrance to Columbia for the 3+2 program. An overall and pre-engineering GPA of 3.30 or higher, as calculated by
Columbia, is required. Additionally, the minimum grade for each pre-engineering science or math course must be a B (3.0) or better on the first
attempt.
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For Washington University in St. Louis, students must earn an overall and pre-engineering GPA of 3.25 or higher, as calculated by Washington.
If I meet all the dual degree application criteria, is admission to the engineering program guaranteed?
Each institution reserves the right to consider any applicant information that may be of concern — e.g., a violation of academic integrity. Barring any such serious problem, students who satisfy application requirements are admitted.
Is financial aid available at the engineering schools?
Yes. At the time you apply for dual degree admission, U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for need-based financial aid by submitting the FAFSA and the CSS Profile. The amount of aid ranges up to the full cost of attendance, though you are not guaranteed the same financial aid package you receive at Susquehanna. may be available at some engineering schools and could require separate applications. Although international students are not eligible for need-based financial aid, they could be eligible for scholarships at some engineering schools. Check each school’s website linked above for more information.
Any financial aid received from the engineering schools is up to the discretion of those institutions and is not decided in any way by Susquehanna.
Do the engineering schools help with housing?
While they do not require you to live in university housing, they often have space to assist you on or off campus. Check each school’s website linked above for more information.
Can I attend the same graduation with the classmates who started Susquehanna with me?
Yes, Susquehanna will allow you to participate in the commencement ceremony with your peers, however your degree will not be conferred until you complete the requirements of your engineering program.
