Program Overview

Do you want to be an engineer? Delta is a great place to take your first classes toward a bachelor's degree in engineering.

You'll learn the fundamentals in small classes with fantastic instructors. When you're ready to transfer to complete your degree, you will be ready!

Pre-engineering students take core curriculum, math, science and engineering courses to prepare them for transfer into an engineering major. Pre-engineering students are assigned a dedicated academic advisor who will assist them with everything they need to complete pre-engineering requirements and transition into an engineering major. 

Be successful. Develop these skills.

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Transfer opportunities

One of the very best things about Delta College is your ability to start here and go anywhere. And, in the process save thousands (and thousands) of dollars. It's a smart choice to get started toward your bachelor's degree in engineering. 

MiTransfer Pathway in Mechanical Engineering

Delta works with many colleges and universities to provide special multi-institutional, associate-to-bachelor’s degree transfer pathways. Upon completing this pathway, you would earn an Associate in Science, including the major courses listed below. 

Major courses that transfer to your transfer destination: 

• MTH 161 – Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
• MTH 162 – Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
• MTH 261 – Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
• MTH 264 – Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations
• PHY 211 – Physics I
• PHY 212 – Physics II
• CHM 111 – General Chemistry I
• EGR 215 – Engineering Mechanics, Statics
• EGR 216 – Engineering Mechanics, Dynamics
• EGR 320 – Mechanics of Materials

Transfer destinations:

• Andrews University
• Central Michigan University
• Eastern Michigan University
• Ferris State University
• Kettering University
• Lake Superior State University
• Lawrence Technological University
• Michigan Technological University
• Northern Michigan University
• Oakland University
• Saginaw Valley State University
• Spring Arbor University
• University of Detroit Mercy
• University of Michigan-Dearborn
• University of Michigan-Flint
• Wayne State University
• Western Michigan University

Interested? Make an appointment with academic advising to discuss your options. An advisor can help you determine the exact courses you need to get the education you seek. Regular meetings with your advisor are strongly recommended to stay on track for graduation.