<p>Rowan's Engineering program is rated very well - small classes, new facilities, good rankings.</p>
<p>But their Engineering has only existed for a very short time. They have a very small graduation base size, and so not much market penetration. Name recognition apears low. Plus they were never a 'highly rated' college (Glassboro) otherwise before engineering. </p>
<p>Rowan seems to have good placement from their engineering graduates, but I wonder...</p>
<p>Can anyone speak from experience about the strengths or weaknesses of a Rowan Engineering degree?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I think Rowan University is a hidden gem. It may not have the reputation of being a prestigious school (yet), but their engineering program is nationally ranked well consistently. I have been researching Engineering schools in the NJ/NY/PA area for my son who is a junior looking to major in Mechanical Engineering. I feel strongly that this will be the school for him. Not only is their program highly ranked, but their curriculum includes clinics for every year of undergrad studies where students collaborate with each other and work with the industry on real-life projects. Most schools only offer this in the senior year. And the school is a bargain, even for out of state students. </p>
<p>I think an engineering degree from Rowan will be a valuable asset due to the reputation of their program, and especially with industry experience.</p>
<p>Rowan has 8 semester Clinic classes requirement for engineering students. I wonder how that would work with transfer students–especially with Community College graduates who are supposed to have two more years to go when they transfer to the four-year college. I hope someone could enlighten me on this.</p>
<p>depending on the specific engineering program, transfer from a CC is probably not an option. Neighbor son in comp-elec engineering says it’s VERY competitive and I know he was in high level courses first semester. Adv Calc and Chem. I think he said he couldn’t go to CC first. I would expect that if a transfer did get in they would have more than 2 years left. Maybe other engineering majors are different, but I don’t see it as a possibility if you do 2 yrs at CC. If you are considering that then you better discuss it in depth with Rowan and the CC advisors.</p>
<p>Most people would assume that community colleges engineering graduates are ill-prepared for the challenges of 4 year college program. It all depends on which community college and which professor you are having. If someone is thinking that he/she can sail through the courses, he/she is in for a big surprise. BTW, I just spoke with someone in the engineering department about “clinics.” Transfer students don’t have to go through all eight semesters of the “Clinics.” This is a very encouraging news for anybody aspiring to transfer to Rowan.</p>
<p>Hey I’m a former CCC student who transfered into Rowan. You won’t want to two years at community college, the clinics that start sophomore year can’t be skipped, and the classes are ones you can’t take outside of a University level. Now this was in 2009 I transfered as sophomore mechanical engineer. We just changed our program that you are now taking classes in Mechanical Engineering freshman year, so basically transferring isn’t as easy of a road anymore, you can do it, but don’t expect to be done in 4 years.</p>
<p>What else do you want to know? Rowan Engineering is by far the best place on the freaking planet, I graduated in 2011 and I’m a graduate student right now. Classes are small, you get to work on great projects, and you really feel a good sense of community in the college. Most important the professors are amazing, helpful, open door policy just knock and ask a question, not only are they good teachers but great advisors. I can’t say enough good things about Rowan from my 3+ years here. I couldn’t imagine spending my time anyplace else. Plus we are the envy of the rest of the school, we do the coolest stuff on campus.</p>
<p>Keep one thing in mind, if you put in the work you will do well. I mean serious work, expect to spend 12-14 hours a day in the computer lab and classes at times (especially for final projects, we often pulled all nighters in the ME labs). Forget about leaving at 5pm to meet your friends, most engineers grab food and come back to the lab. Sure there are exceptions to the rules, but if you want to do well you will put in some serious work. I often wonder what other majors on campus do with their free time… It’s competitive in the sense it’s hard, but not cutthroat. You have class from sophomore year till you graduate with basically the same 30 people, it really promotes a team environment.</p>
<p>Any other questions just ask (2011 B.S. Grad, current Graduate Student)</p>
<p>Edit: Just noticed it was a post for awhile ago, hopefully this can help someone else.</p>
<p>@MechE13 Thanks for your post! I just got accepted into the Mechanical Engineering program at Rowan found your info extremely helpful in making my decision to attend.</p>
<p>Congrats! Good choice! Enjoy! Get involved!</p>