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Dawn Cochran
Administrative Assistant
Electrical & Computer Engr.

Ph: (540) 464-7236
Fax: (540) 464-7662

Virginia Military Institute
508 Nichols Hall
Lexington, VA  24450

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Electrical and Computer Engineering

Consider these questions:

  • Are you interested in learning how technology improves our quality of life? 
  • Are you intrigued by high-tech gadgets? 
  • Do you enjoy working with computers? 

 

Now, what are you seeking from your VMI Academic Experience?: 

  • Are small class sizes and readily-available professors important to you? 
  • Do you prefer an interactive, “hands-on” education with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment? 
  • Are you interested in opportunities to enhance your education through undergraduate research activities and professional conference participation? 

 

Finally, what are your career aspirations?: 

  • Are you interested in working in industry or with the government? 
  • Do you want to serve in the military? 
  • Are you considering graduate school and higher education opportunities? 

 

If so, you should consider majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering!! 

Our philosophy is to provide the highest quality undergraduate education available, balancing a solid theoretical foundation with an equally strong practical training in the electrical and computer engineering discipline.  We stress the importance of high-tech design and problem solving skills coupled with integrity and professionalism.  Our wide diversity of course and laboratory offerings is complemented by opportunities to personalize your education through the selection of electives and independent studies.  Our curriculum is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). 

As such, the Educational Objectives of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department are: 

The department seeks to prepare graduates who, in a few years after graduation, have: 

  1. Established themselves in, and made contributions to, a professional career in industry, government, or the military, and/or are continuing their education in graduate school. 
  2. Remained current in their profession through continuing education, via the completion of graduate coursework, attainment of certifications, or maintenance of active professional licensure, or through personal self-study and/or on-the-job training as part of their career advancement.  

 

Electrical and Computer Engineering Program of Study 

In order to meet these goals, the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department has designed a program of study to prepare you for a rewarding and successful career.  To give you the most flexibility after you graduate from our program, our courses provide a broad foundation in many areas of electrical and computer engineering.  For those students seeking additional specialization in a particular area, the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department offers a variety of elective courses, as well as customized independent research courses that are tailored to the specific interests of the students and faculty.  The program of study culminates with a capstone design experience that includes a competition with design teams from other colleges and universities in the southeastern U.S. 

ECE Elective Policy 

The ECE Department requires six credit hours of ECE electives for graduation.  While more than six credit hours of electives may be taken, a maximum of six credit hours may be applied to graduation requirements. 

The following three-credit ECE Elective courses are offered regularly, and may be used to satisfy the required six credit hours of ECE Electives: 

  • Fall Semesters: EE 413 (Microelectronics), EE 460 (Portable Power) 
  • Spring Semesters: EE 426 (Semiconductor Devices), EE 455 (Electrical/Mechanical Design) 

 

Professional Licensure 

Prior to graduation, all engineering cadets are required to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination as an early step toward licensure as a professional engineer. 

Effective with the Class of 2013, (Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 FE examinations), all engineering cadets will be responsible for completing and submitting all application paperwork and fees by the published deadlines. Cadets who pass the examination will be fully reimbursed by the department. Cadets who are concerned about the financial obligations associated with this graduation requirement should contact the VMI Financial Aid office immediately. 

Any engineering cadet who does not meet these expectations, as determined by the engineering department head, will not meet graduation requirements. 

Scholarship and Internship Opportunities in Electrical and Computer Engineering 

Numerous Scholarship and Internship Opportunities are available to cadets majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering!  Contact the ECE Department Head, or visit the departmental scholarship page: Scholarships and Awards , for up-to-date information. 

Transfer Policies 

Electrical and computer engineering courses, including online courses, may be transferred to VMI pending an evaluation of equivalency and approval by the ECE Department Head. 

Acceptable courses for the MA/SCI elective (8th semester): 

  • MA/SCI W and X courses are not acceptable 
  • AT – all courses are acceptable 
  • BI – all courses are acceptable 
  • CH – all courses are acceptable except CH 111, 112, 131, 132, 362 
  • GE 306 is acceptable 
  • MA – all courses are acceptable except MA 105, 106, 108, 114, 123, 124, 125, 126, 215, 220, 307 and 311 
  • PY – all courses are acceptable except PY 115, 116, 120, 121, 155, 156, 160, 161, 220, 223, 238, and 257. 
  • MA/SCI Elective Policy is effective with the Class of 2013 and later.