Program Details

Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science

Virginia Commonwealth University

Transfer Guides are designed to maximize transfer credit as students complete their associate degree at the community college before transferring to the bachelor's degree program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college. The following Transfer Guide(s), applicable to this program, are available in the Resource Center.

If there is a program-specific Transfer Guide and a general or general studies Transfer Guide, you are advised to follow the program-specific Transfer Guide. Please see your community college advisor for assistance in selecting the best pathway.

Computer engineers are responsible for developing the powerful computer systems that have become a part of our everyday life. Applications for computer engineering span the spectrum from high-performance, general-purpose computing systems such as desktop workstations used in all facets of business, to small microprocessors embedded in larger systems and functioning as controllers. These latter applications, known as embedded systems, can be found in control systems for trains, aircraft and automobiles; medical equipment; telecommunications systems; and consumer electronics and appliances. This explosive growth of computer systems in use in almost every new appliance or vehicle has resulted in a strong demand for engineers trained in the development of these systems, and all indications are that this trend will continue for the foreseeable future.

Outcomes

Upon completing this program, students will know and know how to do the following: Identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors Communicate effectively with a range of audiences Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	Students with an interest in one or more of the following should consider electrical/computer engineering, a top choice of major. Electrical engineering and computer engineering are professions concerned with systems that generate, transmit, process and measure information. Electrical engineers design, develop and implement electrical hardware and software that are used in electrical devices, control systems, electrical machines and communications systems. Computer engineers design, develop and implement computer technologies for a variety of industrial consumer, commercial, military and medical applications. Students should expect to be involved in hands-on learning each semester, with core labs associated with their major courses. Students are also required to complete an intensive senior design project and choose from a list of high-level STEM courses in order to satisfy the technical/engineering elective requirements.
Program Requirement Notes	Program Requirement Notes Program D grade policy: Students must receive a minimum grade of C in all engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics and all technical electives to graduate.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Transfer students planning on majoring in electrical/computer engineering must complete Calculus I, General Chemistry I with lab, University Physics I and preferably University Physics II, with grades of A or B and a minimum GPA of 2.5 for immediate admission. Students can also take a combination of the following (Calculus II, Differential Equations, EGR 206, EGR 124, 125, 251/255), and students who complete an AS degree and/or an AS degree with an electrical/computer engineering specialization can expect to receive credit for most courses for earned grades of C or above. 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 Virginia Commonwealth University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree	Students applying to programs in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering will choose between a degree in electrical or computer engineering. EE students can expect to work in industries that design, develop and implement electrical hardware and software that are used in electrical devices, control systems, electrical machines and communications systems. CE students can expect to design, develop and implement computer technologies for a variety of industrial consumer, commercial, military and medical applications.
Program Successes & Highlights	Students who complete their electrical/computer engineering degree can find successful careers in industry areas such as electrical devices, control systems, electrical machines, communications systems and/or industrial consumer, commercial, military and medical applications with companies such as Dominion Energy, TORC Robotics, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, Texas Instruments, BAE Systems, Ford, GM, and many more. Students who excel academically, complete an internship or Co-op, get involved in undergraduate research, and join an engineering-based student organization can expect to be hired at or before their graduation or soon thereafter.

Program Credit Requirements

Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

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Applicable Admissions Agreements

The table below lists admissions agreements between Virginia Commonwealth University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name	Type	Title
Blue Ridge Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
Central Virginia Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
Danville Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
Mountain Gateway Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
Eastern Shore Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
Germanna Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
Brightpoint Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
Laurel Ridge Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
Mountain Empire Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
New River Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
Northern Virginia Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
Paul D. Camp Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
Patrick & Henry Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
Piedmont Virginia Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
Rappahannock Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
Southside Virginia Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
Southwest Virginia Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
Tidewater Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
Virginia Peninsula Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
Virginia Highlands Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
Virginia Western Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
Wytheville Community College	GPAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Students who earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts & Sciences, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Science, General Education Certificate, or Uniform Certificate of General Studies from the Virginia Community College System, Richard Bland College, or the College of Southern Maryland may be eligible to participate in the Guaranteed Admission Agreement. Students with one of these degrees may also be eligible to have the majority of their general education requirements waived. Students who have earned a transfer-oriented associate degree from any regionally accredited institution or the Uniform Certificate of General Studies from the Virginia Community College System before enrolling at VCU will have their General Education requirements satisfied. The Associate of Science in Engineering is recommended for this major.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Students who have earned a transfer-oriented associate degree from any regionally accredited institution or the Uniform Certificate of General Studies from the Virginia Community College System before enrolling at VCU will have their General Education requirements satisfied. The Associate of Science in Engineering is recommended for this major.
Credit for Prior Learning	VCU accepts a variety of types of credit for prior learning, including but not limited to Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), military experience, Cambridge, and industry certifications that are recommended for credit by the American Council on Education or the National College Credit Recommendation Service.
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's degree? 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: Virginia Commonwealth University

College Level Information

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Number of Transfer Students

1902

Percent of Accepted Transfer Students

VCU prefers transfer applicants with a cumulative college GPA of a 2.5 or higher who are in good standing with their pre

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	VCU is a large, research-driven institution nestled on two campuses in downtown Richmond, Virginia, offering a vast array of degree programs from arts to dental hygiene to engineering to education. VCU students have access to hundreds of student organizations, which is a great way to connect with others whether or not you choose to live in one of our many on-campus residence halls. Take advantage of VCU's location with access to the James River and its park system, internship and job opportunities, community engagement, and interstates to travel to the beach, the mountains, and Washington, D.C..
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year is determined by the student's first semester of degree-seeking attendance at VCU.
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year is determined by the student's first semester of degree-seeking attendance at VCU.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	https://admissions.vcu.edu/apply-to-vcu/undergraduate/transfer/

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Germanna Community College	Associate in Science Degree in Engineering	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Information Systems	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Engineering	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology - Mechatronics Technician Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Engineering, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Information Systems Technology: Cloud Computing Specialization, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Information Technology, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Rappahannock Community College	AA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Pre-Engineering Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Information Technology	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Engineering	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - Engineering	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Engineering	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in Engineering	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Social Sciences Degree Computer Information Systems Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Major in Computer Engineering	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
George Mason University	Computer Engineering, BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Old Dominion University	Computer Engineering-BSCOME	Bachelor	BS in Computer Engineering	4-Year	In-Person, Online
Old Dominion University	Modeling & Simulation-BSCOME	Bachelor	BS in Computer Engineering	4-Year	Not Specified
Regent University	B.S. in Computer Engineering	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	Online

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
11-9041.00	Architectural and Engineering Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.	Management Occupations
11-9041.01	Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.	Management Occupations
17-2061.00	Computer Hardware Engineers	Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.	Architecture and Engineering Occupations
15-1241.00	Computer Network Architects	Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1243.01	Data Warehousing Specialists	Design, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database information and provide support to warehouse users.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1243.00	Database Architects	Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
25-1032.00	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
15-1252.00	Software Developers	Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1253.00	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1241.01	Telecommunications Engineering Specialists	Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services. Supervise installation, service, and maintenance.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 130 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Virginia Commonwealth University These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$6,600	Per Semester	$52,800	$0	$52,800	Every credit above 14 credits in a semester is charged at half price ($230 per credit for credits 15 and above; credits 1 -14 are charged the full rate)
Fees
University Fee	$1,341	Per Semester	$10,728	0	$10,728
Technology Fee	$158	Per Semester	$1,264	0	$1,264
Library Fee	$44	Per Semester	$352	0	$352
Student Activity Fee	$45	Per Semester	$360	0	$360	MCV Campus students pay a flat rate of $18
Academic Support Services Fee	$50	Per Semester	$400	0	$400
Health Fee	$123	Per Semester	$984	0	$984
Program Fee	$45	Per Semester	$360	0	$360
Transition Fee	$150	Per Semester	$1,200	0	$1,200	New undergraduate transfer students will be charged the Student Transition Fee in their first semester to cover Orientation. The Transition Fee for new First-Year Students is $225 and will be assessed in the first semester.

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Tuition & Fee Notes:

Potential Additional Fees
- Additional fees may include on-campus housing, meal plan, parking, technology, and program- and course-specific fees.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.