Engineering Frequently Asked Questions
What steps does someone with an international degree take to apply to the online engineering programs?
In addition to the general admissions requirements, anyone who has been born outside of the United States is required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and have an official score report (minimum score of 600 for the paper-based test or 100 for the computer-based test) sent directly from Educational Testing Service (ETS) to Drexel University before their file is evaluated. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) will also be accepted and requires a minimum score of 7.0.
Both TOEFL and IELTS scores must be less than two years old to be considered. Information regarding the TOEFL can be obtained by contacting:
Educational Testing Service
Princeton, NJ 08541
609-921-9000, or 609-771-7100
http://www.toefl.org
In addition, international students are required to list on their application all schools attended, including primary and secondary schools. Along with your application, you must enclose official transcripts (mark sheets and degree certificates) in your native language and in English from all colleges and graduate/ professional schools that you attended. Do not send transcripts from secondary schools. If your school issues only one transcript for life, you may send a notarized photocopy, bearing the seal on each page.
Applicants are responsible for contacting World Education Service for evaluation of transcripts:
World Education Service, Inc. (WES)
P.O. Box 745
Old Chelsea Station, New York, NY 10113-0745
212-966-6311
http://www.wes.org
Applicants are responsible for supplying all necessary documentation.
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Are GRE scores required to be considered for admission into the online Engineering programs?
Drexel does not require GRE scores for any of its online engineering programs except for the MS in Software Engineering IST track. Please note: Applicants to this program who have at least a 3.2 GPA in the last half of their undergraduate work may be eligible for admission to this program without the GRE. This decision is made by the associate dean of the college after reviewing the application.
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What undergraduate GPA is required for admission?
Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Applicants between 2.75 and 3.0 may be considered for provisional admittance. This is dependent on the institution where the student received their degree.
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Can students transfer credits into Drexel's online engineering programs?
Transfer credits are subject to department approval. Students have the ability to transfer up to 15 quarter credits from other accredited colleges, but credit cannot be more than 7 years old. The transfer credits must also cover an area of the engineering curriculum.
Transfer credits are not accepted into our certificate program, as this is a very specialized Drexel graduate level program.
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Can I take just one or two classes without being fully enrolled in the program?
No. The College of Engineering does not allow students to take courses under the non-matriculated status (non-degree seeking) within any of the programs' curriculum.
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Are there any on-campus requirements for any of the online graduate Engineering programs?
No. Students are not required to travel to the Drexel University campus for the online graduate engineering programs.
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How long does it take to complete one of Drexel's online Master's degrees in Engineering?
The time to complete each program varies from student to student. The length of the program depends on how many credits a student transfers into the program and how many courses a student takes per quarter. Generally, students take 1-2 courses per quarter because of family and work commitments. Students may take as few or as many courses as they want per term, as long as the program is completed within 7 years.
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How many hours per week does a student generally spend on coursework for the online engineering programs?
Based on student feedback, we have found that generally students spend about 9-12 hours per week on online coursework, readings, and exams.
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Does Drexel University offer any Bachelor's degrees in Engineering online?
Unfortunately, no. Drexel University does not currently offer an online Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
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Are there any available tuition discounts for employees or members of partnering corporations or associations?
Yes. Drexel has a large network of partners all over the country who benefit from reduced tuition rates. To find out if your employer or association is one of Drexel's partners, please contact us toll-free at 877-215-0009, via email at info@drexel.com, or by visiting Drexel e-Learning's Partner Network Page.
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