Request General InfoGeneral Engineering
When you are accepted to the College of Engineering as a first-year student, you will begin as a general engineering student. By the end of your first year, you will declare at least one of the engineering majors.
If you already know the major you want, the process is simple and you can declare at orientation. If you are still exploring, we have 17 undergraduate programs that offer unique academic and career opportunities. Most students are able to graduate in 4 years, no matter which path they take.
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ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING
Design and engineer building systems that are sustainable and resilient while supporting the health, safety, and productivity of building occupants.
CORVALLIS CAMPUS
BIOENGINEERING
Combine biology, chemistry, and engineering principles to develop new medications, biomaterials, and biomedical devices to advance human health.
CORVALLIS CAMPUS
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Exploit chemical, physical, and engineering methods to convert raw and recycled materials into valued-added fuels, chemicals, and products.
CORVALLIS CAMPUS
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Plan, design, manage, operate, and construct safe, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure and public works.
CORVALLIS CAMPUS
COMPUTER SCIENCE AT CORVALLIS
Use creativity and logic to develop software that solves problems.
CORVALLIS CAMPUS
COMPUTER SCIENCE AT CASCADES
Build scalable, maintainable software systems or launch your own software startup. Gain hands-on experience working for tech startups in Bend.
OSU-CASCADES
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
Plan and manage construction of heavy civil and commercial building projects while controlling for safety, cost, schedule, and quality.
CORVALLIS CAMPUS
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
Design with nature: restore ecosystems, create sustainable food production systems, tackle emerging climate and water issues, build a more sustainable future.
CORVALLIS CAMPUS
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Design and develop devices, systems, and applications involving electronics, communications, energy, electromagnetics, computers, and robotics.
CORVALLIS CAMPUS
ENERGY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Oversee energy systems, improve energy storage, and manage the efficient use of energy.
OSU-CASCADES
ENGINEERING SCIENCE
Integrate multiple engineering disciplines to tackle complex technological and societal challenges.
OSU-CASCADES
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Apply biology, chemistry, hydrology, and engineering to improve human and natural environments for healthy and sustainable living.
CORVALLIS CAMPUS
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Design, analyze, improve, and manage complex systems and processes across any organization.
CORVALLIS CAMPUS
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Develop, improve, and automate systems, processes, tools, and equipment for efficient, cost-effective manufacturing of high-quality products.
CORVALLIS CAMPUS
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Design, develop, and improve mechanical devices and systems, as well as analyze the flow of fluids, heat, and energy.
CORVALLIS CAMPUS
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
Research and develop new reactor designs, nuclear fuel cycle strategies, nuclear safeguards, nuclear forensics, and radioisotope technologies.
CORVALLIS CAMPUS
RADIATION HEALTH PHYSICS
Integrate the physical aspects of radiation, their biological effects, and methods used to protect people and environments from radiation hazards.
CORVALLIS CAMPUS
Online Undergraduate Programs
Oregon State Ecampus is consistently ranked among the nation's 10 best providers of online education according to U.S. News & World Report.
- Computer Science B.S.
- Computer Science Postbaccalaureate
- Computer Science Minor
- Cybersecurity Certificate
- Mechatronics for Manufacturing Engineering Certificate
Accelerated Master’s Program
The program allows current undergraduate students to take graduate classes, apply those credits to their current undergraduate degree, and transfer them to a participating graduate program. Students could complete a master’s degree within 1 year of finishing their bachelor's degree.
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First-year Students
Prospective first-year students can email an advisor for more information.
Transfer Students
If you are a prospective transfer student, you can reach out to an advisor in your major.
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