Retention Services

Some of the strong retention aspects of the engineering program at USD that will support the S-STEM NSF Scholars are as follows:

• Our typical class sizes 10 – 20 students. These small classes provide a personalized learning experience for the students.

• The smaller program allows students to enroll in the necessary courses when necessary without delaying their expected graduation date.

• All courses and laboratory sections are taught by faculty at USD i.e. there are no graduate teaching assistants. Thus students have many opportunities to interact with faculty.

• Undergraduate programs culminating in a unique dual BS/BA degree that results from a combination of intensive technical education and the USD emphasis on a broad liberal education.

• Breadth and depth in the engineering discipline, including an extensive laboratory component in outstanding laboratory facilities dedicated for undergraduate instruction.

• Personalized education in small classes with a curriculum that emphasizes preparation for work in industry and the development of professionalism and values.

• USD has the only undergraduate Industrial and Systems Engineering program in San Diego.