Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for ENGINEERING

Transfer Guidance

Transfer Admission Requirements

• Transfer applicants must have completed the equivalent of MATH 113 Calculus I (4 credits) and Math 114 Calculus II (4 credits) with grades of A or B in each MATH course before applying to George Mason. MTH 263 and MTH 264 are the VCCS equivalents of MATH 113 and MATH 114, respectively.

• Transfer applicants must present a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.

• Prior to applying, VCCS applicants must complete an English composition equivalent to ENGH 101 (ENG 112). Students may provide secondary school coursework or test scores demonstrating English language proficiency.

• GAA applicants must present a minimum 2.85 cumulative GPA. For more information about Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements, visit: https://www.vccs.edu/transfer-programs/

Important Links & Dates

• Office of Transfer Services: https://www.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now/how-apply/transfer/office-transfer-services

• Admission Application: By Oct 1 or March 1 at https://www.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now

• Financial Aid: https://www.gmu.edu/financial-aid

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: March 15 for Fall admission and November 1 for Spring admission at studentaid.gov

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org

• Connect with an advisor at your community college within your first year. College connect available in your account of www.TransferVirginia.org

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• Computer engineering is a great fit for those who would like to learn solid programming skills combined with the hands-on ability to design and build hardware systems such as robots, high performance computers, autonomous vehicles, secure computing platforms and computer networks among many others. Computer engineers are experts in both hardware and software.

What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Students who complete a transfer associate degree (AS, AA, AA&S, or AFA) from a Virginia Community College will receive a waiver of the Foundation and Exploration (lower division) Mason Core general education categories. To be eligible for the waiver, students must provide the George Mason Office of Admissions with a final, official transcript reflecting the degree conferral date. As a prerequisite for ENGH 302, ENGH 101 is not waived. Students must transfer in or complete ENGH 100 or ENGH 101 at George Mason with a C or higher.

• Dual Enrollment - Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Applicants are required to apply as freshman

• Credit for Prior Learning: Credit by exam may be used to fulfill General Education and/or major requirements. See: https://www.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now/how-apply/transfer/transfer-credit-policy

• Catalog Year: Catalog year determined by first term of attendance at George Mason.

Is This College Right For Me?

• Located in Fairfax, Virginia, within the Washington metropolitan area, George Mason enrolls more than 28,000 undergraduate students from all 50 states and more than 130 countries in 78 in-demand majors.

• More than 4,500 new transfer students choose George Mason each year, and the university has been recognized as the most diverse in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report.

• Transfer students are welcome to live among our 7700-student residential community or off campus. The Office of Contemporary Student Services is dedicated to the support of off-campus transfers.

• 65% of George Mason students receive financial aid.

• 22 Division I men's and women's sports teams, plus club and intramural leagues, and more than 400 student organizations.

• For more information, visit: https://www.gmu.edu/transfer

• Learn more about our college at www.TransferVirginia.org

Did You Know That…

• The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering's (ECE) BS in Computer Engineering (CpE) reflects the industry trend of integrating hardware and software, to design and develop the most efficient, secure, and powerful computing systems. The computer engineering program is built around computer-aided design tools that can simulate and assist with the design of new devices and systems, such as high-performance computers, smartphones, tablets, robots, autonomous vehicles, drones, spacecraft, computer networks, smart factories, defense systems, and the internet-of-things.

• This program is one of only three programs selected to be part of Virginia's Tech Talent Investment program to establish a pipeline of tech talent to the technology sector.

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at: TransferVirginia.org

• Computer engineers possess expertise in both hardware and software, and there is a vast array of jobs to choose from. Our programs prepare students to contribute to emerging areas in the industry related to 5G networks, big-data, cloud and edge computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum computing, and space exploration. Career opportunities exist in the areas of basic research, product design, software engineering, project engineering, engineering management, engineering consultancy, and many others.

Program Successes & Highlights

• Past graduates have found jobs at high tech companies and government agencies such as Amazon, Meta, Google, BAE Systems, Boeing, General Electric, General Dynamics, IBM, INTEL, Lockheed-Martin, Micron, MITRE, NASA, Naval Research Lab, Northrop Grumman, Orbital Sciences, Raytheon, and others.

• The curriculum incorporates VHDL, one of the two major hardware description languages used throughout the computer engineering industry to model hardware and hardware functionality. Other examples of programming languages and platforms taught include Matlab, Python, C/C++, and Linux.

• The program emphasizes design, optimization, verification, and testing methodology involving these tools as well as hands-on design experiences and simulation through labs and projects that are integrated into coursework.

• A culminating year-long senior design project provides each student a chance to apply concepts to designing, innovating and building a functional hardware/software system in a team environment.

• The department has close partnerships with industry to ensure that industry-level standards are met and to facilitate the placement of our students in jobs and internships. A rich variety of courses offer relevant engineering experiences and wide exposure to industry leaders.

Do More With Your Degree!

• Concentrations: Students can choose a concentration by completing 12 credits of specified courses in place of the technical electives. Concentrations are available in the important areas of Computer Networks, Embedded Systems, Hardware and System Security, Internet of Things, Robotics, Power and Energy Systems, Space-based Systems, and Semiconductor Engineering.

• Bachelors/Accelerated Master's: Students can use up to 12 graduate credits towards both a bachelor's and master's degree reducing the time to earn the MS degree by up to a year.

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• Students are encouraged to pursue internship and co-op opportunities leading to valuable work experience and facilitating the career transition process.