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Program Description
Since the fall of 2010, the College’s dual degree program with the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, formerly known as the Polytechnic School of Engineering, has offered highly qualified and motivated students who are technically oriented the opportunity to pursue both a liberal arts program with a major in science, mathematics, or computer science and a traditional engineering program. Upon completion of this five-year program, students receive both a BS degree from the College of Arts and Science and a BS degree from the NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Students with this combination of degrees are likely to find excellent employment opportunities.
It is crucial that students begin the required dual-degree coursework in their first year.
The available dual degree combinations are as follows:
- BS in Biology/BS in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- BS in Chemistry/BS in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- BS in Computer Science/BS in Computer Engineering
- BS in Computer Science/BS in Electrical Engineering
- BS in Mathematics/BS in Civil Engineering
- BS in Mathematics/BS in Computer Engineering
- BS in Mathematics/BS in Electrical Engineering
- BS in Mathematics/BS in Mechanical Engineering
- BS in Physics/BS in Civil Engineering
- BS in Physics/BS in Computer Engineering
- BS in Physics/BS in Electrical Engineering
- BS in Physics/BS in Mechanical Engineering
Students in the program complete all of the CAS College Core Curriculum requirements, with the exception of the foreign language requirement, from which they are exempted. (Their required mathematics and science courses automatically satisfy the Core’s Foundations of Scientific Inquiry requirements.) There is usually some flexibility concerning the semester in which a given course can be taken. Detailed programs of study for each of the degree combinations are available on the program website for reference.
Admissions
New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply.
Learning Outcomes
College of Arts and Science
Upon completion of program requirements, students are expected to have acquired:
- Proficiency in the foundations of modern mathematics, including discrete mathematics, calculus, analysis, and algebra.
- The ability to communicate mathematically, including understanding, developing, and critiquing mathematical arguments and rigorous proofs.
- The ability to apply mathematical ideas and methods to questions and problems both within and outside of the mathematical sciences.
- Advanced knowledge in some specific areas of mathematics, such as differential equations, geometry and topology, complex analysis, probability and statistics, number theory, or numerical analysis.
- Experience in using appropriate technology to calculate, visualize, and model problems.
Tandon School of Engineering
- Apply scientific principles, interdisciplinary knowledge, critical thinking skills, cutting-edge technology, and a passion for civil engineering to solve complex engineering and societal problems.
- Demonstrate leadership in professional careers, pursue continuous and lifelong learning, and progress towards professional licensure.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with industry professionals, decision-makers, and community stakeholders.
- Work in an ethical and professional manner towards sustainable and resilient civil and urban infrastructure systems.
- Successfully perform functions of civil engineering practice, including analysis, design, project management, experimentation, interpretation of data, application of new knowledge, and use of sound engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
Policies
Program Policies
Students may elect to withdraw from the dual-degree program in Engineering and complete only the College of Arts and Science Core and major requirements, thus earning one undergraduate degree from CAS. If students elect to withdraw from the dual-degree program and remain in CAS, they are no longer exempt from the CAS foreign language requirement and must factor this into their academic planning.
Also, if students elect to withdraw from the dual degree program and remain in CAS, any Tandon courses taken will count against each student’s 16-credit allowance in the other divisions of NYU and also cannot be applied toward the 64-credit UA residency requirement.
NYU Policies
University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages.
College of Arts and Science Policies
A full list of relevant academic policies can be found on the CAS Academic Policies page.