3-2 Engineering Pathway
Oberlin’s 3-2 program allows students to spend three years at Oberlin and continue their engineering education at one of four partner schools: Caltech, Case Western Reserve, Columbia, or Washington University in St. Louis.
Talks from current 3-2 students and alumni will cover choosing a school and major, applying, moving to an engineering school, coursework, and careers. We will help students find academic and career resources, mentors, and official advising. Participation in a 3-2 program is not required to join the club, attend talks, or take part in projects.
Explore all club activities“Use this page as a planning map, not as an admissions contract. Confirm prerequisites, deadlines, financial aid, degree requirements, and transfer details with Oberlin and the partner engineering school.”
Makers and Engineers @Oberlin · Student resource notice
Meet with an advisor early and map out the courses required for the engineering fields and partner schools you are considering. Different paths require different prerequisites.
Use your second year to compare requirements across the four schools and catch course conflicts early. Some Oberlin courses run in only one semester.
Check prerequisites, deadlines, and financial aid against each school’s current official pages rather than anything summarized second-hand.
Housing, credit transfer, and aid all get settled directly with the partner school before you go.
