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In the winter term of their first year, students apply to their programs of choice. Those with an engineering Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher are guaranteed their first choice of program. The remaining students are ranked by first year GPA, and in this order are given their best choice until a particular program is full.

Each year there are lectures, seminars and open house activities where first-year students can see what type of work each engineering program involves. Students also have the opportunity to visit and speak to faculty and students within the various programs.

First year classes can be as large as 400 students in the lectures but are subdivided into smaller groups of no more than 60 for tutorials or labs. In later years, class size will depend on the program of choice and may vary from 10 to 120 students. Most classes average 30-40 students.

The BEng program is eight or nine academic terms (depending on discipline), plus three optional co-op work terms: a four-year program without Co-op, and a five-year program with Co-op.

Yes – every engineering student needs a computer, preferably a laptop. Buy the most RAM and fastest CPU you can afford. You can choose the operating system you are most comfortable with (Windows, Mac OS or Linux). The engineering design software works only on Windows, but you will be given a MS Windows license to install on your computer. You will also have MS Office and other development software for your computer. In general, we provide licenses for most of the software you will need in your engineering program.

Students apply to the Co-op program in December or April of their second year (dependig on discipline). The first work term may begin in September, January or May of the third year, depending on the program. 

Students must achieve an engineering GPA of 2.3 and complete all required courses in their first two years of studies to be admitted to Co-op, and must maintain a 2.3 CGPA to continue in the Co-op program. 

Historically, there have been more co-op jobs available than students to fill them. Your success will depend on your grades, experience, ability to sell yourself, and willingness to relocate. The Co-op office provides training in résumé writing and interview skills. Because co-op jobs are secured through a competitive process, however, the university cannot guarantee a co-op position for every student.

Every three years, participates in an . 

The average salary for an Engineering in Training (first four years of employment) in Nova Scotia in 2015 was $59,550. The range from lower to upper quartile was $55,000 to $65,000. Program choice, industry and job location can all influence potential salary. 

Yes. In addition to the general HÂþ»­ University scholarships and bursaries, there are many scholarships and bursaries exclusively for engineering students. All engineering students entering third year with a cumulative engineering GPA above 3.85 will receive a scholarship if they apply.

Yes, see the Graduate Studies FAQ on the HÂþ»­ Faculty of Engineering web site.

Dr. George Jarjoura, P.Eng.
Director, Core Engineering Program
george.jarjoura@dal.ca

Associate Dean's Office
engineering@dal.ca
902-494-2963