Joint Engineering Program

The Chapman University/University of California, Irvine Joint Degree Program in Engineering combines the strengths of a nationally recognized liberal arts university and a major research institution in a unique, dual bachelor’s degree program.

Students will complete their first three years of study in the small, personalized academic environment at Chapman, and the last two years at UCI’s Henry Samueli School of Engineering with the facilities and distinguished faculty of their renowned engineering program. While at Chapman students will major in either mathematics. The mathematics majors will complete UCI’s civil engineering program. The program offers thhe following degrees:
 

Chapman students need to complete the first three years of the appropriate program of study with an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher to participate in the Joint degree program for admission to UCI. See the core curriculum requirements for mathematics/civil engineering. At the completion of the five-year program, graduates will receive two bachelor’s degrees, one from each university.

Chapman students must apply for admission to UCI in November prior to the fall quarter they will be full-time students at UCI. Before enrolling in their first course at UCI, students need to meet with an UCI advisor.

Some courses need to be completed during summer session at Chapman, UCI or through UCI’s University Extension (UNEX) program (see course requirements). Chapman students must meet UC residence requirements to be classified as a resident for fee tuition purposes.

Students should adhere to the program of core and general education courses as outlined in the course requirements. The general education program needs to be equivalent to an IGETC program. In addition, students will be required to complete UCI’s upper division writing requirement after matriculation to UCI.

Major requirements are to be completed in addition to appropriate basic subjects, general education, and common requirements. See the appropriate section of the undergraduate catalog for specifics.