Prospective Students
Welcome to the Engineering & Design Department
Thank you for your interest in Engineering & Design at WWU! Our department offers hands on learning, undergraduate research opportunities, and state of the art equipment in our laboratories. We're excited to share our programs with you. We have provided some videos below highlighting student projects, as well as links to program information.
Reach out to our main office:
Ross Engineering Building (ET204)
Advisor for Prospective Students
Lisa Ochs
Reach out with your questions about admissions, transferring courses, and our programs. I am available for virtual and in-person appointments.
Visit our Department
Prospective students are invited to join us for a tour of the building on these select Fridays. Registration is not required.
When: Fridays from 1-2pm
Where: Meet in the Ross Engineering Building (ET), room 216
April Dates: 12, 26
April 19: see below
May Dates: 3, 10, 17, 24
Self-guided Tour
If you are visiting campus on a weekend, please feel welcome to walk through our building. This flyer describes our spaces on each floor. Student projects are on display through posters and display cases.
Polymer Materials Engineering Open House
June 7, 2024 | 1-4pm
Degrees Offered
Laptop Recommendations
The Engineering & Design Department suggest that students have an appropriate laptop for your time at WWU. This will be helpful for use in class and for homework. See recommendations (link).
Research and Student Projects
The videos below give some insight into projects that students in the Engineering & Design Department have the opportunity to work on. Each of our programs gives students experiential learning opportunities on industry grade equipment in our labs and studio spaces. Learn more about student projects! (link)
Industrial Design senior project
PME research project
Women in Manufacturing
The Makerspace offers access to equipment, training, and support to all WWU students while promoting a culture of collaboration and inclusion.
Equipment available:
- laser cutter
- industrial sewing machines
- 3D printers
- hand tools
- and much more!
Learn more about Makerspace!
Get Involved!
Student Clubs
Our department offers many clubs for students to involved with and clubs are open to any one on campus! Clubs are a great way to meet fellow students, gain skills outside of the classroom, and make connections with mentors and employers.