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Get to Know the Russ College

Engineers, technologists and aviators much prefer the doing to the talking. The Russ College of Engineering and Technology offers a forward-thinking, experience-centered learning environment where technical expertise and collaboration produce ideas for the future. At Russ, we discover ways to make a sustainable mark on the world. By emphasizing soft skill development alongside technical practice, our students gain the know-how to solve real-world problems — creating jobs opportunities from the moment they graduate.

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Undergraduate Students

At the Russ College, you’ll be part of a rigorous academic and research community based on the principles of mathematics and science. We look at the holistic record of well-rounded students with ambition. For engineering disciplines and computer science, our typical first-years rank in the top 30 to 50 percent of their high school graduating classes, with four years of math, a year of chemistry and a year of physics; and a minimum score of 23 on the ACT or combined 1160 on the SAT. Learn more about admission requirements or begin your application

Transfer Students

Ready for a change? Ohio University and the Russ College welcome students from other institutions who have completed nine semester hours after graduating high school. More information about transfer applications

International Students

Take your passion for engineering further as an international student at the Russ College. We’re known for our welcoming and supportive community, in addition to our academic excellence. Find our undergraduate international applicant requirements. Ohio University also offers English as a Second Language study.

Graduate Students

If you have a passion for making, thinking, doing or transforming, we have a place for you. Conduct your in-depth research in one of our state-of-the-art facilities, working alongside faculty who are leaders in their fields on projects funded by prominent research partners. To apply, visit the Graduate College, and for more information about specific research opportunities, contact Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education, David Koonce at 740-593-1482.

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Set in the rolling foothills of Appalachia, our historic 1804 campus in Athens, Ohio provides an idyllic setting for the Russ College’s rigorous academic programs and state-of-the-art research facilities. See it for yourself – schedule an individual tour.

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Taking the Student Experience to the Next Level

Like every program, the Russ College has specific requirements — things that you absolutely have to do to graduate. But we believe that what really makes your experience worthwhile are the things you choose to do, like taking advantage of our many valuable learning and leadership opportunities and extracurricular activities. Here are some other ways that our students are taking their experience to the next level.

Learning Communities

Student Organizations

Competition Teams

Research Opportunities

Engineering Ambassadors

Robe Leadership Institute