Real-World Experience

Learn by Doing
Alfred University's engineering programs encourage students to gain real-world experience both on and off campus. The School of Engineering maintains a strong network with alumni and corporate partners to ensure that our students have ample co-operative education and internship opportunities.

Research Opportunities
Students can also gain experience working as research assistants on campus. Many faculty conduct externally sponsored research and routinely employ students part-time during the school year and full time during the summer. Alternatively, students can earn credit while participating in research and design projects. Students can also apply for funding through the Alfred Research Grants for Undergraduate Students (ARGUS) program.

Study Abroad
Worldwide advances in technology and an increasingly globalized economy require engineers to have an understanding of diverse cultures if they are to be successful in the workforce. Study abroad is ideally suited to providing students with the kinds of international experiences that can broaden their perspectives on problem solving, encourage independence, increase communication skills, and ultimately give them a competitive advantage when it comes to graduate school or their job search.

Organizations and Activities
Student chapters of professional organizations allow students to network with others, attend professional meetings, and develop leadership skills. In addition, a wide variety of student run organizations and activities offer the opportunity to explore new interests, expand horizons, and have fun.