Engineering

Credential Type	A Good Fit If...	Where Offered	Length of Program	Cost²
Associate Degrees – Transferable Degrees
Engineering (AS)	You like working with your hands. You enjoy building and designing. You are a problem-solver.	See 8 locations	60 credit hours 4 semesters	$10,703
Engineering (AS) – Mechanical Engineering Track	You want to start your journey to a bachelor's in mechanical engineering while earning an additional degree in the process. You like solving problems and working with your hands. You are interested in entering a career field that is in-demand.	See 1 location	70 credit hours 4 semesters	$12,487
Long-Term Certificate – known as a Technical Certificate (TC)
Engineering	You are looking for a credential that will transfer to a four-year institution. You want to complete your introductory coursework in a hands-on fashion.	See 8 locations	31-33 credit hours 3 semesters	$5,887
Short-Term Certificate – known as a Certificate (CT)
Freshman Engineering	You are looking for a quick credential to add to your resume. You want a transferrable program that will allow you to jumpstart your education at a four-year university.	See 8 locations	22-26 credit hours 2 semesters	$4,638

Credential Type

A Good Fit If...

Where Offered

Length of Program

Cost²

Associate Degrees – Transferable Degrees

Engineering (AS)

You like working with your hands.
You enjoy building and designing.
You are a problem-solver.

See 8 locations

60 credit hours
4 semesters

$10,703

Engineering (AS) – Mechanical Engineering Track Transfer as a Junior (TSAP) icon

You want to start your journey to a bachelor's in mechanical engineering while earning an additional degree in the process.
You like solving problems and working with your hands.
You are interested in entering a career field that is in-demand.

See 1 location

70 credit hours
4 semesters

$12,487

Long-Term Certificate – known as a Technical Certificate (TC)

Engineering

You are looking for a credential that will transfer to a four-year institution.
You want to complete your introductory coursework in a hands-on fashion.

See 8 locations

31-33 credit hours
3 semesters

$5,887

Short-Term Certificate – known as a Certificate (CT)

Freshman Engineering

You are looking for a quick credential to add to your resume.
You want a transferrable program that will allow you to jumpstart your education at a four-year university.

See 8 locations

22-26 credit hours
2 semesters

$4,638

Engineering is offered at 8 Ivy Tech locations in Indiana. Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options:

Campus	Freshman Engineering CT	Engineering TC	AS in Engineering	AS in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Track
Columbus	X	X	X
Elkhart	X	X	X
Evansville	X	X	X
Fort Wayne	X	X	X
Indianapolis	X	X	X
Lafayette	X	X	X	X
South Bend	X	X	X
Valparaiso	X	X	X

CT — Certificate (short-term); TC — Technical Certificate (long-term); WFC — Workforce Certification.

Where Engineering is Offered

Is Engineering Right for Me?

Do you enjoy learning how things work?
Did you like playing with blocks or Legos as a kid?
Do you enjoy solving puzzles and working with numbers?
Are you a logical thinker who enjoys analyzing problems?
Are you excited to jump into college-level math courses?
Do you want to start an in-demand job?

Does This Sound Like You?

If you thought "yes" to any of the questions above, a career in engineering may be just what you are looking for! Take the next step to get started or speak with your local advisor to learn more.

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Prerequisite Courses for Engineering

Students coming to Ivy Tech with their high school diploma or equivalent can start straight into the degree program without completing any prerequisite courses as long as they are considered college ready by the knowledge assessment.

No Expiration of Credits

There is no expiration date for course credits that were earned in previous years from Ivy Tech Community College.

Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses

Prerequisite courses completed at colleges other than Ivy Tech will only be considered for general education selection points if transfer credit has been awarded and courses appear on the Ivy Tech transcript prior to the application deadline.

TR grades are not recognized by the online application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that transfer credit has been awarded and that TR grades are updated to transfer letter grades (TA, TB, TC) on their Ivy Tech transcript.

It is recommended that college transcripts be submitted to the Registrar’s office for evaluation and transfer credit at least 4 weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.

Prerequisites

Engineering Courses

Descriptions of engineering courses can be found in our online course catalog. View required classes and course descriptions for:

Upcoming Classes

See when specific classes will be offered by searching our class list in Schedule Builder. First, select the semester you’re looking for and then enter the name of the class in the search bar.

Search for Upcoming Classes

If you’re a current student, upcoming classes are easy to find in Schedule Builder in MyIvy.

Class Formats

Due to the hands-on nature of the engineering profession, all Ivy Tech engineering courses are taught in a traditional, in-person format.

Course Descriptions

Applying to Ivy Tech is Free & Easy

The Ivy Tech application is free and easy—you don’t need a certain test score, GPA, or class rank to get started at Ivy Tech. Applying takes about 10-15 minutes and can be completed entirely online.

No Application Deadlines

Ivy Tech does not have a deadline for admission. Our 8-week class sessions start throughout the year—in January, March, June, August, and October—and there is no hard deadline for applying for any of the start dates. It's important, though, to apply early enough that you'll be able to complete all the degree planning, financial aid, and registration activities that need to happen before your first day. We recommend you apply about one month before you intend to start classes. See upcoming start dates

Steps to Apply

(1) Apply to Ivy Tech

If you’ve never applied to Ivy Tech Community College before (or if it’s been two years since you last attended classes here), your first step is to apply to Ivy Tech. You can apply online or in person. To apply in person, reach out to your local admissions team and arrange a meeting. Or, stop by any campus on any Tuesday for Tuesdays@TheTech to receive personal assistance with applying and registering for classes.

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(2) Submit Assessment Documents

After you submit your application, you'll be asked to upload documentation—such as SAT/ACT/PSAT scores or high school and college transcripts—that can assess your readiness for college-level coursework and help us make sure you are taking classes that are the right fit for you. How to upload assessment documents

If you don't have your scores or transcripts at your fingertips, don’t worry. Go ahead and submit your application. You can go back to upload assessment documents at any time until the end of the term for which you applied.

(3) Look for a Confirmation Email

Once your application is processed, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided on your application. Typically the email will arrive within 1-2 business days of submission, but during peak processing periods (April-June) could take up to 5-10 business days.

The email will contain instructions on how to register for classes, as well as important information regarding your Ivy Tech student portal (MyIvy account), tuition, payment options, and more.

(4) Create an Account in MyIvy

MyIvy is Ivy Tech's online student portal. Students use MyIvy to check e-mail, register for classes, pay tuition, manage financial aid, get the latest news and announcements, and much more. MyIvy also contains "QuickLinks" to the Ivy Tech websites and online tools you will use most often. Learn more about MyIvy

For first-time user instructions and other MyIvy tips: View/Print MyIvy Help Sheet

(5) Course Placement

Before you can register for classes you will need to submit documentation or complete an assessment test. Your test scores can help us determine the best English and math starting classes for you. See the Test Score Course Placement Chart

If you submitted assessment documentation during the application process, your advisor will likely be able to work with those documents to determine course placement and you won't need to take any further steps. If you don't have any of those documents or the scores don't meet minimum thresholds, don’t worry! Your advisor will direct you to complete our free Knowledge Assessment to help develop your customized learning path to better prepare you for courses.

(6) Register for Classes

Once you have completed the steps above, you may register for classes. Ivy Tech students register for courses using the Schedule Builder tool which can be accessed within MyIvy. If you are a new, first-time Ivy Tech student, we recommend that you meet with your advisor who will help you develop your Academic Completion Plan and help you sign up for courses that are the best fit for you.

For a complete list of registration steps, including detailed registration steps, deadlines, and information about holds, withdrawals, waitlists, and refunds, visit our Registration 101 page.

(7) Pay Your Tuition

After registering for your courses, your bill can be viewed in your MyIvy account > Student Dashboard- > View/Pay Balance. Payments can also be made in your MyIvy account. For complete information about payments, including payment options, payment plans, how to make immediate payments, due dates, information about refunds, and more, visit our Payments page.

How to Apply to Engineering

Credential Type	Associate Degrees – Transferable Degrees		Long-Term Certificate – known as a Technical Certificate (TC)	Short-Term Certificate – known as a Certificate (CT)
Credential Type	Engineering (AS)	Engineering (AS) – Mechanical Engineering Track	Engineering	Freshman Engineering
A Good Fit If...	You like working with your hands. You enjoy building and designing. You are a problem-solver.	You want to start your journey to a bachelor's in mechanical engineering while earning an additional degree in the process. You like solving problems and working with your hands. You are interested in entering a career field that is in-demand.	You are looking for a credential that will transfer to a four-year institution. You want to complete your introductory coursework in a hands-on fashion.	You are looking for a quick credential to add to your resume. You want a transferrable program that will allow you to jumpstart your education at a four-year university.
Where Offered	See 8 locations	See 1 location	See 8 locations	See 8 locations
Length of Program	60 credit hours 4 semesters	70 credit hours 4 semesters	31-33 credit hours 3 semesters	22-26 credit hours 2 semesters
Cost²	$10,703	$12,487	$5,887	$4,638

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TRANSFER AS A JUNIOR

Degree Types Offered

Credential Type

A Good Fit If...

Where Offered

Length of Program

Cost2

Associate Degrees – Transferable Degrees

Engineering (AS)

Transfer as a Junior

Time to Complete

Required Courses

Student Outcomes

Engineering (AS) – Mechanical Engineering Track

Transfer as a Junior

Time to Complete

Required Courses

Long-Term Certificate known as a Technical Certificate (TC)

Engineering

Time to Complete

Required Courses

Student Outcomes

Short-Term Certificate known as a Certificate (CT)

Freshman Engineering

Time to Complete

Required Courses

Student Outcomes

Program Details

Is Engineering Right for Me?

Does This Sound Like You?

Prerequisite Courses for Engineering

No Expiration of Credits

Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses

Engineering Courses

Upcoming Classes

Class Formats

Applying to Ivy Tech is Free & Easy

No Application Deadlines

Steps to Apply

(1) Apply to Ivy Tech

(2) Submit Assessment Documents

(3) Look for a Confirmation Email

(4) Create an Account in MyIvy

(5) Course Placement

(6) Register for Classes

(7) Pay Your Tuition

Local Program Contacts & Info

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