Engineers use science, technology, mathematics and their creativity to make our world a better place. Engineers make a difference every day - from developing sustainable energy systems, to advances in aerospace propulsion, to nanoscale medical devices. The ACCEND programs provide an opportunity for the best students to make a significant difference earlier in their careers. UC offers the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in five years while participating in the exemplary co-operative education program. Our unique approach integrates asynchronous distance learning during Co-op quarters with traditional on-campus education, laboratory and project-based learning, and five quarters of hands-on industry experience to condense the BS and MS or MBA into a five-year program.

Is the program right for you?

Academic preparation is very important - BUT - so is your personal motivation. Students who won't settle for "good enough" and who are committed to success make excellent candidates for these programs. If you are a self-starter who wants to excel, you should consider one of our ACCEND programs. Most ACCEND students will qualify for the Cincinnatus Scholarship program which guarantees a scholarship!

You can learn more by visiting the ACCEND Frequently Asked Questions page.

Why should you be interested?

The combination of the Bachelor's degree in engineering and the graduate degree provides opportunities that are not available with just the undergraduate degree. An advanced degree provides career opportunities you won't have with an undergraduate degree and it provides an accelerated path to enter a PhD program for those interested in research and teaching careers.

With the professional experience, you have a distinct advantage over graduates without experience.

Employers are looking for graduates with advanced skills - and they are willing to pay for them with higher salaries.

Money Magazine ranked UC as one of their "elite values" in higher education. We're a top-20 research university according to Lombardi Program on Measuring University Performance and one of College Match's top 15 "underrated gems."

You can also contact Office of Undergraduate Student Enrollment, at 513-556-5417 or the Manager of the ACCEND Programs, Eugene Rutz, at 513-556-1096 or send an email to eugene.rutz@uc.edu.