Take Five Scholars Program

If accepted to the Take Five Scholars Program, students may take an additional semester or year of courses without tuition charges. The program is useful if you who want to broaden your education beyond degree requirements. Please note that you will receive your undergraduate degree after completing the extra semester or year or study.

If interested, consult your faculty advisor. Also, you can contact the College Center for Academic Support at (585) 275-2354 or by e-mail at cascas@mail.rochester.edu.

3-2 Program

If you want to merge your undergraduate education with graduate study, you should consider the University's 3-2 Program. We offer combined BS-MS programs in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Optics.

Early admission to the MS program is possible for exceptionally well-qualified undergraduate majors at the University of Rochester. If interested, make sure to apply by April 1rst of your junior year:

1. Submit the standard University of Rochester Graduate Program Application Form.
2. Include a proposed program of study and an essay describing the goals and rationale for advanced study.

The requirement for the GRE is waived. Partial tuition scholarships are available on a competitive basis for the fifth year of study only.

The 3-2 Program provides you with flexibility in scheduling courses in your senior and fifth years of study. However, the University mandates that you complete all requirements for your BS degree before starting the Fall term of your fifth year of study.

You may apply towards your MS any credit hours of ECE undergraduate courses that were not required for your BS degree. You must have earned at least a B in each of these courses.

University of Rochester graduates who are not admitted to the 3-2 Program in their junior years may apply during their senior years for admission to the MS program. All MS students are eligible for available tuition scholarships in their fifth year.

ECE Minor

The ECE Minor requires that you take five ECE courses. Recommended programs of study are shown below. If you have questions or want more information, please contact Professor Jack Mottley.

Computers

ECE 112, Logic Design
ECE 114, Introduction to Computers and Programming
ECE 200, Computer Organization
ECE 201, Advanced Computer Architecture
ECE 216, Microprocessors and Data Conversion

Electronics

ECE 111, Introduction to Signals and Circuits
ECE 112, Logic Design
ECE 113, Circuits and Signals
ECE 216, Microprocessors and Data Conversion
ECE 221, Electronic Devices and Circuits

Integrated Electronics

ECE 111, Introduction to Signals and Circuits
ECE 113, Circuits and Signals
ECE 221, Electronic Devices and Circuits
ECE 222, Integrated Circuits Design and Analysis
ECE 261, Digital Integrated Circuit Design

Signals and Communications

ECE 111, Introduction to Signals and Circuits
ECE 113, Circuits and Signals
ECE 114, Introduction to Computers and Programming
ECE 241, Signals
ECE 242, Communications

Solid State Devices

ECE 111, Introduction to Signals and Circuits
ECE 113, Circuits and Signals
ECE 223, Semiconductor Devices
ECE 234, Microelectromechanical Systems
ECE 235, Introduction to Opto-Electronics

Digital Audio and Music

ECE 111, Introduction to Signals and Circuits
ECE 113, Circuits and Signals
ECE 140, Intro to Digital Audio
ECE 240, Musical Sound: Science and Synthesis
ECE 241, Signals

Waves, Fields, and Devices

ECE 111, Introduction to Signals and Circuits
ECE 113, Circuits and Signals
ECE 230, Electromagnetic Waves

Plus one ECE elective chosen in consultation with your ECE advisor

And choose one of the following:

ECE 223, Semiconductor Devices
ECE 234, Microelectromechanical Systems
ECE 235, Introduction to Opto-electronics

Individual Program - As agreed upon by the ECE Undergraduate Committee and the student

Certificate Programs

Certificate programs approved by the University are:

Actuarial Studies
Asian Studies
Biotechnology
International Relations
Management Studies
Mathematical Modeling in Political Science and Economics
Polish and Central European Studies

ECE Ambassador Program

In this program, ECE majors meet with prospective students and their families, taking them on tours of the Department and providing information. Ambassadors are required to particpate at Academic Fairs and Department Open Houses. Training and modest stipends are included.

Requirements:

1. You must be an ECE major with at least sophomore standing.
2. Your GPA must be at least 3.0.