William and Mary's Engineering Program?

I'm looking into William and Mary's course offerings, but info about their engineering program is hard to find. Do they have a well-established program in engineering? Does anyone have personal experiences they'd be willing to share?

William and Mary's engineering offering is quite unique in the sense that they don't have a standalone engineering degree. Instead, they offer a joint degree program in conjunction with Columbia University called the 3:2 program.

In this program, students spend their first three years at William and Mary studying physics, computer science, or applied science. After successfully completing the required courses and maintaining a competitive GPA, students then apply to transfer to Columbia for the final two years of the program, where they choose a specialization and complete an engineering degree.

Although it's an indirect path, it can be an appealing option for students who want to have a liberal arts education before moving into a more specialized engineering program. You'll get a broader base of knowledge and a more diverse college experience by studying at two different institutions.

This program, however, requires careful academic planning and is not for everyone since it does involve transferring schools. The program structure also means William and Mary itself doesn't have its own dedicated engineering faculty or facilities, which might be important if you prefer having access to those. Choosing this program is all about what you value in your undergraduate experience.

Please remember that your application for transfer to Columbia is not guaranteed to be accepted, so you'll want to ensure your academic performance at William and Mary is strong. If this program isn't of interest to you, you may want to explore other universities that offer direct engineering degrees.