Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Catalog Year 2025-2027

Based on VCCS Curriculum for ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements

• Earn a transfer associate degree based on the Engineering curriculum.

• Earn a minimum of 2.0 GPA for the associate degree.

• A maximum of 63 credits will transfer and apply toward the B.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering degree requirements.

• Submit your transfer application for admission by March 1, including an unofficial transcript.

• Request an official transcript to be sent upon completing the associate degree.

• Transfer within four years of first enrolling at the community college and within one year of completing the appropriate associate degree.

• No letter of intent is required to apply for guaranteed admission.

Important Links & Dates

• University Transfer Center: Transfer Admissions & Services https://www.nsu.edu/transfer

• Register Intent to Transfer: By the end of your first semester at the Community College through College Connect at www.TransferVirginia.org

• Admission Application: By May 1 at https://www.nsu.edu/Admissions-Aid/Apply-Online

• Financial Aid: https://www.nsu.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: By October 1 at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Engineering majors must meet prerequisites or their equivalents prior to enrolling in more advanced Engineering courses.

• All math and English courses must be completed prior to the start of the student last semester.

• 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.

• Connect with an advisor at your community college and the NSU Engineering Department within your first year.

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• Engineering graduates are highly sought and annually place among the top five by discipline in starting salary.

• The undergraduate Engineering degree can support careers in technical areas, as well as careers in business, medicine, and patent law.

• Engineering professionals have the privilege of working to advance technology through research and development while participating in the work of securing the future of our nation and planet.

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

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Completion of a transfer-level associate degree satisfies all lower-division general education requirements.

• Dual Enrollment - Completion of Associate Degree in HS: The agreement of guaranteed admission into the college applies to students earning an associate degree concurrent with high school who have completed a transfer-approved degree with a minimum of 45 credits completed through a Virginia Community College, with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

• Credit for Prior Learning: All course credits that were awarded by the two-year institution for equivalent prior learning experiences will transfer.

• Catalog Year: Catalog year is determined by the first semester of attendance at the community college post high school graduation.

Is This College Right For Me?

• NSU is a closely knit community with small class sizes and personal attention for students.

• The Engineering Department features a small faculty-to-student ratio, and every student receives focused attention and guidance.

• The Engineering department features multiple professional society student chapters, including NSBE, SWE, IEEE, and SPIE.

• NSU has established agreements through the Academic Common Market to allow residents from DC, Maryland, Delaware, South Carolina, or Georgia majoring in Optical Engineering to attend NSU at in-state tuition rates.

Did You Know That…

• Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor degree?

• According to studies from 2016-2020, more than 25% of Fortune 500 CEOs have engineering degrees?

• Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at Norfolk State University?

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduates are well placed in the labor force with high paying jobs. Further information can be found at: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electrical-and-elec.... Many Engineering graduates go on to pursue degrees in management, technology policy, medicine, and patent law. Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org

Program Successes & Highlights

• The Engineering Department manages world-class laboratory facilities to support state-of-the-art research and education, including the Micron-NSU Nanofabrication Cleanroom.

• Engineering program students are able to work with faculty throughout the academic year and summers on exciting research projects.

• The Engineering programs at Norfolk State receive substantial scholarship support through the U.S. Office of Civil Rights and multiple industry partners.

• Engineering faculty receive annual research funding in excess of 2 million dollars.

• The Engineering Department has maintained full ABET accreditation since its inception in 2006.

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• Each year about 34.47% of transfer students apply to enter NSU as a transfer student in the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (CSET). Approximately 17.45% are offered admissions. The average GPA of transfer students enrolling is 2.81.

• Learn more about applying at www.TransferVirginia.org

Do More With Your Degree!

• Secure high paying jobs in high-tech industries, including semiconductor fabrication and design, renewable energy, biotechnology and biomedicine, automation and control, science and technology policy, and space, energy, and defense research at National Labs.

• Pursue graduate studies at NSU or any other universities in the States or abroad.

• Combine your technical background with additional studies in business, medicine, or law.

• Join professional organizations and societies to serve communities at various capacities in the States and around the world.

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• All students must complete a minimum of 128 credit hours.

• Overall GPA on all Norfolk State University courses must be at least 2.0.

• Overall GPA on courses designated in major and taken at Norfolk State University must be at least 2.0.