Dual Degree Program
engineering.washu.edu/dualdegree
Engineer your way. Engineer at WashU. McKelvey Engineering’s Dual Degree program attracts students who want to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree from one of the top engineering schools in the United States while concurrently completing an undergraduate degree from an affiliated institution. The program requires just three years of WashU coursework, allowing students to earn three degrees in six years. It’s a unique liberal arts approach to engineering education that equips graduates with strong communication and problemsolving skills, a broad background in the humanities and social sciences and highquality technical expertise.
Advantages of WashU’s Dual Degree opportunity:
300+ Dual Degree students at WashU
100+
affiliated institutions across the United States
+ Admission to both undergraduate and master’s engineering degree programs
+ Automatic 50% WashU tuition discount for every Dual Degree student for three years
+ Access to university-wide, engineering-specific and Dual Degree-targeted resources
70%
identify as one or more of the following: women, international, underrepresented student
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+ Cohesive and supportive Dual Degree student community and alumni network
+ Dynamic, cross-discipline research culture
that includes regular involvement from Dual Degree students
A world-renowned university and engineering school Washington University in St. Louis is a global leader in research and education with more than 15,000 fulltime students and more than 4,500 full- and part-time faculty members. McKelvey School of Engineering promotes independent inquiry and education with an emphasis on scientific excellence, innovation and collaboration without boundaries. With 160+ full-time faculty, 1,514 undergraduate students, 1,504 graduate students and 24,000 living alumni, we are working to solve some of society’s greatest challenges; to prepare students to become leaders and innovate throughout their careers; and to be a catalyst of economic development for the St. Louis
Outstanding faculty Our faculty perform cuttingedge research in a wide variety of areas and are recognized worldwide for their discoveries. McKelvey Engineering faculty also collaborate with faculty in other departments and other schools within the university on numerous interdisciplinary research projects.
region and beyond.
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Academics Earn three degrees with McKelvey’s 3+3 program Students in McKelvey’s Dual Degree program spend three years at their home institution and three years at McKelvey, where they’ll enroll concurrently in one undergraduate and one master’s program. This structure, commonly referred to as 3+3, allows students to complete a degree from their home institution and two degrees from McKelvey in six years.
The Spartan Light Metal Products Makerspace in Jubel Hall allows students to bring innovative ideas to life. With additional training, students can also work in the Advanced Machine Shop.
Undergraduate programs
Master’s programs + Aerospace Engineering
+ Biomedical Engineering
+ Artificial Intelligence Engineering
+ Chemical Engineering
+ Biomedical Engineering
+ Computer Engineering
+ Computer Engineering
+ Computer Science
+ Computer Science
+ Data Science
+ Computer Science & Engineering
+ Electrical Engineering
+ Construction Management
+ Environmental Engineering
+ Cybersecurity Engineering
+ Mechanical Engineering
+ Electrical Engineering
+ Systems Science & Engineering
+ Energy, Environmental
& Chemical Engineering
+ Engineering Data Analytics & Statistics
Admission application
+ Engineering Management
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+ Imaging Science + Information Systems Management + Materials Science & Engineering Learn more about the Dual Degree program.
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+ Mechanical Engineering + Robotics and Intelligent Systems + Systems Science & Mathematics
Beyond the
classroom
Dual Degree students dive into engineering coursework and explore experiences that shape their educational and career trajectories. At WashU, opportunities abound!
Research
Entrepreneurship
ngineering students can E participate in research projects across the entire university, including at WashU Medicine.
WashU students can take part in a wealth of opportunities to develop their entrepreneurial skills, including:
+ More than 3,000 research
projects are annually underway at Washington University.
+ In 2025, WashU research was supported by $1.086 billion.
+ Engineering faculty are among
the most highly cited researchers in the world.
Career support
+ IdeaBounce
The Center for Career Engagement serves all WashU students with career coaching, skills training and global connections to recruiters and alumni. McKelvey Engineering enhances this support with:
+ Innovation Fund
+ Industry-integrated classroom
+ Center for Experiential Learning
+ Skandalaris Launchpad Accelerator + Sling Health Network + Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lab
+ Startup internships
experiences
+ Mentoring and networking with industry leaders
+ Industry insights for specific engineering majors
+ Venture development and competitions
“I had always dreamed of becoming a biomedical engineer, and once I learned about the Dual Degree opportunity, I knew that was my ticket to success. There are so many clubs, career fairs and events for engineering that I felt like I would finally be able to explore my interests. I came to WashU to complete my dream.”
Emma
Biomedical Engineering Home institution: Hendrix College Conway, Arkansas
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St. Louis
The ideal balance of small-town feel and big-city opportunities WashU enjoys a central location in a friendly, culturally rich city known for its affordability, great food, exciting sports and accessible entertainment.
Forest Park Located between WashU’s Danforth and Medical campuses, this 1,371-acre gem has something for everyone year-round including the Saint Louis Zoo, museums, trails for running, biking, hiking and more.
The Loop Most Dual Degree students live near the Delmar Loop, which is in walking distance to the Danforth Campus. The Loop is home to great restaurants, shopping and entertainment, including some of the best live music venues in the area.
Dual Degree housing
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University-owned apartments reserved for Dual Degree students provide amenity-rich accommodations close to campus and support the cohort-based community vibe that our program is known for.
Admissions & financial support
January Intensive Term (J-Term) Streamlined admission and automatic financial support Admission requirements + In college coursework, both overall and in math and science classes,
a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 out of 4.0.
+ A minimum of 90 course units of college credit successfully
completed prior to enrollment.
+ From the Dual Degree partner institution’s faculty liaison officer,
certification that the applicant a) demonstrates aptitude for engineering study and b) is expected to earn the partner institution’s undergraduate degree no later than completion of the WashU engineering degree program.
Financial support All Dual Degree students receive the Graduate Affiliation Scholarship, which provides a three-year WashU tuition discount of 50% per semester. All Dual Degree applicants can also be considered for an additional award by submitting the merit scholarship application at engineering.washu.edu/dualdegree.
Application deadlines:
Get to know us: + Zoom appointments
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J-Term is an opportunity to explore introductory engineering courses offered in a condensed, accelerated format to encourage current liberal arts students to explore their interests in engineering. J-Term gives students a head start at building connections and community before enrolling as Dual Degree engineering students. Courses: + Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Circuits + Statics and Mechanics of Materials Eligibility: Students must have a GPA of B+ (3.25/4.0) or better, both overall and in math and science courses. Pre-requisite courses: Multivariable Calculus III and calculus-based Physics which covers kinematics, electromagnetism and optics.
More information and J-Term application deadlines:
+ Visit campus + Experience J-Term
Contact us: eng-DualDegree@wustl.edu | 314-935-6166 WashU | McKelvey Engineering 7
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