Dr. Robert A. Savoie College of Engineering

Lizette Chevalier, Dean

The Dr. Robert A. Savoie College of Engineering offers undergraduate degree programs in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, and Urban Construction Management. The College offers the most relevant curricula and experiences in every program. Most of our instructors are full-time faculty, practicing engineers, or construction industry professionals. We foster partnerships that provide even more access to the experts through internships, research opportunities, and connections to professional societies. With all we offer, the preparation you receive here will give you a distinct professional advantage.

Accreditation

The Civil Engineering Bachelor of Science program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

The Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Science program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

The Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

The Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Bachelor of Science program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Admission to the College of Engineering

First-time freshmen

First-time freshmen admitted to the university will be admitted to the College of Engineering with an engineering classification.

Engineering students must meet the following criteria prior to enrolling in an engineering course above the 3000 level:

Qualify for, or have credit in, a college-level calculus course (e.g., MATH 2114 ). Qualification for a first course in college-level calculus requires a minimum MATH ACT score of 28, a minimum MATH SAT score of 650, or equivalent score through the Accuplacer exam.
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher (GPA is computed based on all grades in physics courses, chemistry courses, engineering courses, courses in mathematics that are prerequisites to MATH 2114 , and mathematics calculus courses.)

If a student fails to qualify for a first course in calculus or does not have a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher by the end of the semester in which 36 credit hours are attempted (W’s, SUS’s, and XF’s count toward the number of credit hours attempted), the student will be removed from the College of Engineering.

Transfer Students

Students transferring from another university or college are considered transfer Students. The following admission regulations apply to transfer students:

Students transferring into any of UNO’s College of Engineering programs must have earned a C or better in all courses expected to be transferred for curriculum credit.
Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable hours must meet the first-time freshman engineering requirements. In addition, they:
1. Must have earned at least a 2.25 Transfer GPA on all coursework, and,
2. Satisfy all other university admission standards.
Transfer students with 24 or more but fewer than 36 transferable hours will be admitted to the College of Engineering but must meet the following criteria to take upper level engineering courses:
1. Qualify for a pre-calculus trigonometry course (e.g., MATH 1126 ),
2. Have earned a 2.25 or higher Transfer GPA, and,
3. Satisfy all other university admission standards.
Transfer students with 24 or more but fewer than 36 transferable hours will be directly admitted to the College of Engineering with an Engineering classification but must meet the following criteria to take upper level engineering courses:
1. Qualify for or have credit in a college-level calculus course (e.g., MATH 2114 ), and,
2. Satisfy all other university admission standards.
Transfer students with 36 or more transferable hours may only be admitted to the College of Engineering with the Engineering classification and must satisfy the following:
1. Qualify for or have credit in a college-level calculus course (e.g., MATH 2114 ), and,
2. Satisfy all other university admission standards.

Engineering orientations are offered in conjunction with the freshmen and transfer student orientations.

Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree

The baccalaureate degree may be granted upon satisfactorily meeting the following requirements:

Completion of a program of study selected from the following fields: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, and Urban Construction Management.
Approval of all electives by the department.
Completion of all University General Degree Requirements.
Obtain a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 (“C” average) in:
1. the Cumulative GPA- all courses attempted anywhere, at any time (this requirement includes all transfer work, whether applicable to a particular degree or not);
2. the UNO Cumulative GPA- all work taken at UNO;
3. the Major GPA- all work in the Major subject (i.e., ENCE, ENEE, ENME, NAME, or ENCM).

In the dynamic field of engineering and urban construction management, the curricula is continually evolving, therefore students are strongly encouraged to complete degree requirements as stated in an official curriculum that is assigned as the students Catalog Year. Please check University Regulations for Catalog Year information.

At the beginning of the semester prior to graduation (e.g. the Fall semester, if planning to graduate in Spring), the student should complete a Graduation Verification Sheet with the College Advisor. The student must have it approved by his/her Department Chair or Associate Chair. This process ensures the student’s final transcript meets all requirements for the baccalaureate degree in the chosen field. It should, however, be noted it is the student’s responsibility to ensure all the requirements for graduation are met.

Engineering Academic Probation

If a student in the College earns less than a 2.0 GPA in any given semester on their Term GPA, Cumulative GPA, or UNO GPA, that student will be placed on Engineering Academic Probation. Engineering Academic Probation is not the same University Academic Probation. As such, the probation rules are different. While on Engineering Academic Probation, a student will not be allowed to enroll in more than 12 credit hours in Spring or Fall and 6 hours in Summer (fewer at the Chair’s or Dean’s discretion). A student on Engineering Academic Probation must receive approval from the departmental Chair before enrolling in any course that counts toward the engineering degree. The student will remain on Engineering Academic Probation until their Cumulative GPA, UNO GPA, and Major GPA are all at least a 2.0. Please see University Regulations for University probation rules.

Scholastic Drop from Engineering

A student in the College earning less than a 2.0 Cumulative GPA, UNO GPA, or Major GPA, for three consecutive Fall/Spring semesters will be dropped from the College of Engineering.

Dual-Degree Program with Xavier, SUNO, Loyola, Dillard

The University of New Orleans (UNO) has established a cooperative dual degree also known as the 3+2 Program in Physics/Engineering. The Program is five to 5.5 years in length, depending on the Program, and leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from the cooperating university and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from UNO. Students attend the cooperating university for three years, majoring in physics, and then transfers to UNO for two additional years, concentrating in one of the four professional engineering degree programs: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Students are awarded the two baccalaureate degrees upon completion of the five or 5.5 year program.

Program Requirements

During the first three years of the program the student takes basic arts and sciences courses. The student is then eligible to pursue UNO’s B.S. in engineering curricula. (Admission to the program, at the UNO College of Engineering is required.) Students will not be permitted to graduate under catalogs dated prior to the date of acceptance to UNO program. At the time of admission the student will receive advising necessary to direct and complete the program. The student must be admitted to UNO and to the College of Engineering for the last 60 hours of the engineering degree. Cross-registered courses taken before admission to the College of Engineering do not count in the 60 hours. Students not admitted before the last 60 hours will be considered as transfer students, not as dual degree or 3+2 students. General degree requirements must be completed before the baccalaureate degrees can be awarded. For details, contact the College of Engineering office at Room EN 910, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70148, (504.280.6328).

Credits gained at the two institutions will be mutually accepted, if they meet the requirement at each institution. Engineering courses completed at UNO will be counted, in part, as electives in the physics program, and physics courses taken will be counted, in part, as electives in the UNO engineering programs. To be eligible for UNO’s B.S. in Engineering degree, junior-year students must have a 2.5 grade-point average (on a 4-point system). Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better at UNO in all science, mathematics and engineering courses.

Academic Program Planning

Students must schedule advising sessions at regular intervals to develop a Program of Study within the constraints of the various options which is best suited to accomplish their goals for a professional career in engineering or for advanced study. Advantage should be taken of the specific expertise of various faculty members in the traditional and contemporary fields of engineering and urban construction management.

A normal semester course load for a student holding no outside employment is 15-18 hours. Deficiencies or unsatisfactory grades may require the student to attend summer school or to extend the time of study beyond the normal four-year period. No student may register for more than 19 hours without consent of the Dean (See Maximum and Minimum Work in the University Regulations). Students on academic probation may not enroll in more than 12 hours. New freshmen are strongly advised to limit their initial registration to 15 hours. All students are expected to become familiar with the general education requirements, attendance regulations, grade point requirements, and rules concerning the maintenance of Good Academic Standing stated in the University Regulations.

Electives

Non-science and engineering electives should be chosen so as to satisfy the particular requirements for the student’s major. Duplication of subject matter should be avoided.

Programs

Accelerated Masters

Master of Science in Engineering

Engineering, M.S.E.

Master of Science in Engineering Management

Engineering Management, M.S.E.M.

Doctor of Philosophy