The undergraduate programs in electrical and computer engineering are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Mailing Address: 50 S. Central Campus Dr. Rm. 2110, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9249
Office Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Website: www.ece.utah.edu.
Phone: 801-581-6941
Department Chair: H. Kim, Ph.D.
Undergraduate Director: Angela Rasmussen
Graduate Director: Cindy Furse
Undergraduate Computer Engineering Advisor: (801) 581-4947
Undergraduate Electrical Engineering Advisor: (801) 581-6745
Graduate Student Coordinator: (801) 587-9710
Overview
Engineering is a problem-solving profession that uses science, technology, computers, and common sense to design, simulate, construct, maintain, and distribute goods, services, and information systems. Electrical and computer engineers work in researching, designing, developing, and operating many thousands of electrical systems and components that help run our world. They design all types of systems that use electricity, from microscopic sensors to large-scale power systems. In addition to computer chips, wireless communications, and signal processing, the undergraduate program at the University provides the intellectual tools and skills for specialization in control systems, microelectronics, lasers and optics, microwaves, and solid-state materials and devices.
Types of Degrees
Bachelor of Science
Minors
Undergraduate Certificates
Master of Science
Doctor of Philosophy
Graduate Certificates
Undergraduate Programs
Students in Other Majors
ECE Classes are open to U of U students who have the proper prerequisites. Students may request a permission code and will receive approval to take a class if they meet one of the following:
Meet the minimum grade requirement for all listed prerequisites, have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA, and space is available in the class.
Instructor's permission is given to take the course without the listed prerequisites or minimum 2.5 GPA requirement and space is available in the class.
Permission request forms are available on the ECE website. You are put on a waiting list and are registered during open registration on a first-come, first-served basis. See Permission Code Request Form: https://www.ece.utah.edu/permission-codes/
Scholarships
See the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering website at https://www.price.utah.edu/students/current/scholarships/ regarding ECE and College of Engineering undergraduate scholarships. Only one scholarship application needs to be completed.
Transfer Students
Students planning to transfer to the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department from other colleges and universities should read the section on transfer students on the ECE website: https://www.ece.utah.edu/transfer-student-admissions-and-resources/
After being admitted to the University of Utah, transfer students may need to petition the ECE or other departments for acceptance of transfer classes that the student expects to count toward major requirements. Student’s degree audits show which courses are counting for a major requirement. Transfer petition forms are available on the ECE website. Transfer students must complete the petition and have it evaluated by the department's transfer coordinator.
For additional information, please contact a department Academic Advisor: https://www.ece.utah.edu/advisors/
Graduate Programs
Website: https://www.ece.utah.edu/graduate-students/
Areas of Emphasis
Circuits
Computer Engineering and Digital Design
Electromagnetics
Optics & Optoelectronics
Power & Control Systems
Robotics
Signals & Systems
Solid State/MEMS
For additional information visit the department webpage: https://www.ece.utah.edu/graduate-course-offerings/
Admissions Requirements
Detailed information on the admission process and requirements are given at https://www.ece.utah.edu/grad-admissions/
Credit Limitations
Students may count no more than 9 credit hours of non-matriculated graduate work toward any graduate degree without prior approval. Candidates for graduate degrees are required to maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA, with no grade below C- accepted for credit toward degrees.
For additional information, please contact a department Graduate Academic Advisor: https://www.ece.utah.edu/advisors/