Future Students in Russ College
Get to Know the Russ College
Engineers, technologists and aviators much prefer the doing to the talking. The Russ College of Engineering and Technology offers a forward-thinking, experience-centered learning environment where technical expertise and collaboration produce ideas for the future. At Russ, we discover ways to make a sustainable mark on the world. By emphasizing soft skill development alongside technical practice, our students gain the know-how to solve real-world problems — creating jobs opportunities from the moment they graduate.
Undergraduate Students
To best prepare for the demands of the academic programs in Russ College, it is necessary to have met general admissions requirements for Ohio University and completed four years of college-prep math, at least one year of chemistry or physics, and at least one additional year of chemistry, physics, or an engineering science such as engineering principles, robotics, computer science, or digital electronics. Students ranked in the top 30 percent of their classes who score at least 24 on the ACT or comparable SAT are most likely to be successful in Russ College of Engineering and Technology.
Transfer Students
Ready for a change? Ohio University and the Russ College welcome students from other institutions who have completed nine semester hours after graduating high school. More information about transfer applications
International Students
Take your passion for engineering further as an international student at the Russ College. We’re known for our welcoming and supportive community, in addition to our academic excellence. Find our undergraduate international applicant requirements. Ohio University also offers English as a Second Language study.
Graduate Students
If you have a passion for making, thinking, doing or transforming, we have a place for you. Conduct your in-depth research in one of our state-of-the-art facilities, working alongside faculty who are leaders in their fields on projects funded by prominent research partners. To apply, visit the Graduate College, and for more information about specific research opportunities, contact Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education, David Koonce at 740-593-1482.
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Taking the Student Experience to the Next Level
Like every program, the Russ College has specific requirements — things that you absolutely have to do to graduate. But we believe that what really makes your experience worthwhile are the things you choose to do, like taking advantage of our many valuable learning and leadership opportunities and extracurricular activities. Here are some other ways that our students are taking their experience to the next level.
Hear from Current Students
Read blog posts written by our student Engineering Ambassadors about their experiences in the Russ College.
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