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Become an engineer. Build a better world.

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Learn from leading faculty.

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Conduct and apply research.

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Majors & Minors

Pursue a degree or take courses in engineering or applied sciences.

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Graduate Studies

Our nationally ranked and recognized graduate programs will let you make your mark as an engineer or scientist.

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Research

Rochester engineers and scientists are changing our lives, our environment, and our future for the better with their innovative research and technological advances.

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Academic Dates

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Commencement

The online degree conferral for all undergraduate and graduate students, including doctoral candidates, will take place on the Celebrating the Class of 2020 website on May 15 after 12 p.m. ET.

A senior wearing a graduation cap in front of Rush Rhees Library.

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2020 Senior Design Capstone Projects

Each year, engineering students partner with companies and institutions to solve real-world problems by developing prototype medical devices and research instruments. We are very proud of our students’ dedication to completing their projects despite the challenges of doing so remotely. Visit the Senior Design Day website to browse their projects and leave comments.

Unlocking Big Data

Rochester is using data science to change how we research, how we learn, and how we understand our world.

Summer of Research

The University of Rochester fosters unique opportunities for undergraduate research, especially during the summer.

Community Connections

Celebrating University partnerships at home, across the country, and around the world.

Intersections

A Newscenter series showcasing the University of Rochester's cross-disciplinary approaches to teaching, learning, and research.

Celebration 2020

Women who have made a difference

Join us in celebrating Hajim School faculty, staff, alumnae, and other women who have contributed greatly to engineering and computer science, serving as role models as we strive for inclusivity in STEM fields.

Thomas Howard, assistant professor assists students as part of the Upward Bound program.

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Hajim School welcomes students from diverse backgrounds

”It is important to ensure that engineering and the applied sciences are fields that are accessible to all,” says Wendi Heinzelman, dean of the Hajim School. The school offers three pillars of support for first-generation, minority, and/or low-income students and veterans: academic advising, mentorship, and community.

Meet Our Students

Engineering undergrads describe how the Hajim School and its faculty enable them to find their passions, interact across disciplines on interesting projects and research, and still find time to pursue other interests.

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Of the 433 bachelor's degrees awarded by the Hajim School in 2019, almost 1/3 went to women.

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Why Rochester?

Chemical Engineering Student

The mission of the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is to advance the highest quality education and research in engineering and applied science through engaging experiences and environments that promote critical thinking, creativity, ethics and leadership.

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