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Admission
High school preparation
Entering engineering and computer science freshmen should have taken at least four years of high school mathematics, including trigonometry, and should have a strong grasp of English composition. Additional preparation should include coursework in chemistry and physics. Exposure to computer aided design (CAD), machine shop tooling, computer programming and electronics shop devices is useful, but is not required for admission. Entering information technology freshmen should have at least three years of high school mathematics with some preparation in science. A 3.0 grade-point average is required for admission into the SECS programs; students admitted to Oakland University who wish to join an SECS program but whose high school GPA is below 3.0, will be designated as an EGR/CS Candidate major, and will be required to follow the internal transfer policy outlined below to change to their desired major.
Transfer policy
The programs offered by the SECS are designed to meet accreditation criteria, as well as to reflect the Oakland University philosophy of education. The programs are more than an assemblage of courses; they are designed to blend theory and experiment, and to integrate fundamental mathematical and scientific backgrounds into advanced analysis and design work.
To ensure the integrity of its programs, the SECS has adopted the following transfer policy: Records of students transferring to Oakland University from other academic institutions are evaluated and transfer credit is granted as appropriate. Students may transfer applicable community college credits at any time during their course of study. However, according to the Oakland University residency requirement, students must earn at least 45 credits at Oakland University. Furthermore, individual SECS programs require that students complete certain courses at Oakland University; see degree requirements section for more information. Students must have a transfer GPA of 2.8 or greater in order to transfer into the SECS programs; transfer students admitted to Oakland University who wish to join an SECS program but whose transfer GPA is below 2.8, will be designated as an EGR/CS Candidate major, and will be required to follow the internal transfer policy outlined below to change to their desired major.
Students planning to transfer into any SECS program are encouraged to discuss and plan coursework (including the courses outlined below) with an Oakland University adviser to ensure compatibility with university and major requirements. Community College students who plan to transfer into an SECS program are advised to follow the transfer equivalency guides found on Oakland University’s website. Students who plan to transfer into one of the engineering programs are encouraged to complete the following: four semester courses in analytic geometry and calculus, including linear algebra and differential equations; two semester courses in introductory calculus-based college physics; and one or two semester courses in chemistry. Other credits in mathematics, science or engineering will be evaluated with reference to engineering graduation requirements. Technician course credits generally do not apply to these requirements. Students planning to transfer into the computer science program are encouraged to complete one year of coursework in calculus, one course in linear algebra, one course in discrete mathematics if possible, and two semester courses in introductory calculus-based physics. A course in programming in a high-level language is desirable. Students transferring into the information technology program are encouraged to complete a course in calculus, a course in statistics, and a course in a science elective. A course in programming in a high level language is also desirable.
Transfer students from non-ABET-accredited foreign institutions must complete a minimum of 20 credits in their major program of study (professional subjects or professional electives) at Oakland University including the capstone design course. All of the courses presented for transfer from such programs must receive school approval, before the student receives official transfer credit. See Transfer Student information for additional details.
Internal transfer
Oakland University students wishing to change their major into a program in the SECS from other majors, undecided status, or engineering/computer science candidate status must complete the following courses, all math courses must be completed with a C or better.
Students changing their major into a SECS program from non-SECS majors, undecided status, or engineering/computer science candidate status must follow both major and SECS requirements from the catalog in effect at the time of change.
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