College of Engineering
Ping Hsu, Ph.D.
ping.hsu@sjsu.edu
Associate Dean for
Undergraduate Studies
College’s Vision
To be a learning community that empowers
its students to better the world through
innovative applications of engineering
knowledge and skills.
College of Engineering
Enrollment (F04)
• Undergraduate -- 3,183
• Graduate -- 1,900
• Full-time professors -- 87
• Part-time professors -- 125
• Staff -- 36
Programs Offered
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Aviation & Technology
Chemical & Materials Engineering
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
General Engineering
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Curricula
• All engineering programs have similar
lower division course requirements -- math,
physics, chemistry, intro to engineering, etc.
• Aviation and Technology have less
requirements on math and science courses.
• Upper division curricula consist of major
courses, a technical writing, upper division
GE’s, and a major design course.
College Highlights
• Top-ranked programs
The College consistently ranks in the top 15,
(top 2 among public schools) in US News &
World Report rankings of engineering
colleges without a Ph.D. program.
College Highlights
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• Close ties with Silicon Valley industry
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Scholarships
Internships and part-time work opportunities
Industry expert lecturers
Special program support
College Highlights
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• Special Programs:
– Silicon Valley Scholarship Program
– Global Technology Initiative
– Symposium by Silicon Valley technology
experts or top executives
– Engineering Advising Center
– MESA Engineering Program (MEP)
Silicon Valley Engineering
Scholarship
• Funded by Applied Materials, Solectron,
Lam Research, National Semiconductor,
Xilinx, HP, Intel, and individual donors
• Over 40 current scholarship students
Silicon Valley Engineering
Scholarship
• $20,000 scholarship for incoming freshmen
• $22,000 and $10,000 for transfer students
• 11 scholarships awarded for Fall 2005
College of Engineering
Open House
• Fall 2005 – October 25, 2005, 10 am to 3 pm
- Lab tours
- Admission and financial aid workshops
• Spring 2006 – Saturday, March 25, 2006
- Lab tour and department presentations
- University-wide admitted student reception
Admissions
Update
Dispelling Popular Myths about
Engineering at SJSU
• Engineering is NOT impacted
• No additional requirements for admission to SJSU
(Math, Physics, etc) beyond CSU regular requirements for
transfer admission
• Completion of entire sequence of Lower Division course
requirements is NOT mandatory for enrollment in
Upper Division coursework
• Area A3 Critical Thinking is NOT required for
admission or graduation from Engineering
programs
Transfer Notes
• Take and pass the Writing Skills Test (by 2nd SJSU semester at the latest)
• Completion of ENGL 1B with a grade of C or higher is required to take
the WST and to enroll in 100W courses
• Successful completion of WST is required prior to enrollment in 100W
courses and all other SJSU Studies courses
• Next WST test date is Saturday, November 19, 2005
(registration deadline: 10/27)
Important Dates
for Transfers
 Transfer Admission Agreements (TAA) for Fall 2006:
TAA Contract & CSUMentor application deadline: Nov. 15, 2005
 Priority Application Period
Fall 2006:
Oct 1 - Nov 30, 2005
Spring 2007:
Aug 1-31, 2006
 Intent-to-Enroll & Deposit deadline: June 1, 2006
 Spring 2006:
 Fall 2006:
Complete 4 basic skills by Summer 2005
Complete 4 basic skills by Spring 2006
Important Web sites
www.engr.sjsu.edu
www.sjsu.edu
www.csumentor.edu
www.fafsa.ed.gov
http://info.sjsu.edu/web-dbgen/artic/all-ge.html
College of Engineering
Linda P. Ortega
Student Program Coordinator
Email: lportega@sjsu.edu
408-924-3978