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Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ's

Q: What types of engineering degrees are offered?

A: Both a Mechanical Engineering degree and Electrical Engineering degree are available. Students can complete the pre-engineering course requirements through UW-Fox Valley and the professional engineering courses through UW-Platteville all on the Menasha campus.

Q: Which school awards the degree and is the program accredited?

A: The degree is awarded by the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) http://www.abet.org/

Q: Will my technical college credits transfer into the program?

A: A maximum of 30 credits will transfer from a technical college program IF the courses are listed on the Transfer Information System. See the Transfer Information System for further information http://www.uwsa.edu/tis/. Technical college credits not listed on the TIS website are not transferable into Platteville engineering programs.

Q: I am employed in an engineering position and have years of work experience. Can I test out of classes?

A: Yes, it is possible to obtain an equivalent for certain courses in the program as well as test-out options. See transfer and test-out link.

Q: I am in high school right now. Can I stay in the Fox Valley and complete this degree on the UW-Fox Valley campus?

A: Yes, but not in a typical 4-5 year time period expected to complete a bachelor’s degree. Pre-engineering courses may be taken on a full-time basis, but the program is most beneficial to those wanting to attend on a part-time basis. Professional engineering courses are all offered late afternoon-evening.

Q: How long will the degree take to complete?

A: Time to complete the degree varies depending on credits transferred, math placement, number of credits each semester, number of sessions attended each year (fall, spring, summer), and internship/co-op experience participation. It is possible for students to take 4-10 years to complete the degree.

Q: Does the program have internship or co-op placement services?

A: Yes! There are intern/co-op opportunities available to qualified students who register with the UWP Career Center.

Q: Are online courses available?

A: Some general education classes are available online. Professional level engineering classes are generally face-to-face, but some are offered via streaming video each semester.