About the School of Engineering

At the University of Dayton School of Engineering, we offer a great technical engineering education and focus on educating the whole person.

We value collaboration, community-engaged learning and adaptation to change and strive to develop engineers who are socially and globally aware, understand business and entrepreneurship, are prepared to take on leadership roles and are conscious of the consequences of their work — to society, the environment and the profession.

Here, learning doesn't stop at the door of the classroom, the lab or at the border of our country. We believe in a global education that involves the whole person and incorporates other disciplines for professional life skills, so our graduates stand out in the workplace and the communities they join — professionals who make immediate, intelligent impacts on the world.

That experience — and our dedication to a comprehensive education — is the difference of a UD degree.



Our Mission, Vision and Values

Mission and Vision

Mission

Rooted in the Catholic Marianist tradition of educating the whole person, the University of Dayton School of Engineering guides the transformation of students into engineering professionals who excel technically, embrace innovation and collaboration, possess an entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrate social and global awareness, and lead their communities for the betterment of all.

Vision

Igniting passion. Engineering the future. Making a difference.

Core Values

  • Community: We cultivate a learning community founded in teamwork, trust, collaboration, diversity, inclusion, respect and accountability.
  • Innovation: We foster innovation by providing real-world, hands-on education, research and service opportunities that shape dynamic, agile and inquisitive problem solvers.
  • Excellence: We advance engineering excellence through responsible scholarship, knowledge creation and lifelong learning.
  • Engagement: We embrace a culture of servant leadership and stewardship that instills engagement in our students, faculty, staff, university partners and external stakeholders.
  • Service: We embrace our Marianist heritage through character building, a commitment to service for the common good and guardianship for the Earth as our common home.

Highlights
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Academic Programs link-arrow link-arrow

The School of Engineering offers eight undergraduate degree programs, 27 minors, 12 master's degree programs, five doctoral programs and five graduate certificate programs.

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Co-Ops and Internships link-arrow link-arrow

At UD, experiential learning is not a formula; it’s a tool for the formation of young engineers. The School of Engineering and Co-Op Office helps students apply what they've learned in the classroom to real-world settings.

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The ETHOS Center link-arrow link-arrow

Founded by students who wanted to make a difference, the ETHOS Center provides transformative learning experiences including technical immersions, student activities, research and hands-on projects.

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Research link-arrow link-arrow

As the No. 1 Catholic university in the nation for sponsored engineering research and development, we are dedicated to finding solutions that improve our world.

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Industry Partnerships link-arrow link-arrow

Our industry partners are key to our success — by attending career fairs, employing students for co-ops and internships, sponsoring senior design projects, collaborating with our faculty and students on research, and more.