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What majors do you offer?
More than thirty degree
programs are offered at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University.
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Are you accredited?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, Telephone: 404-679-4501) to award degrees at the associate's, bachelor's, and master's levels.
Our flight and maintenance programs are approved by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA).
The bachelor's degree programs in Aerospace Engineering,
Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Computer
and Software Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
(ABET) (111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21102-4012, Telephone:
410-347-7700).
Our business programs are accredited by the Association
of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and the Aviation
Accreditation Board, International (AABI).
The bachelor degree programs
in Aeronautical Science, Aerospace Electronics, Air Traffic Management,
Applied Meteorology, Aviation Maintenance Science and Safety Science
are accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board, International
(AABI).
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What does it cost to attend? Is Financial Aid available?
Your cost will vary slightly by academic program. Students pursuing a degree
program requiring flight training will have additional costs. But you will
find that Embry-Riddle is by far one of the most affordable private universities
for aviation/aerospace education. Keep in mind, just because a private university
costs more than a public state university, it doesn't necessarily mean you will pay
more out of your pocket. Schools that cost more are authorized to award higher amounts
of financial assistance. So your out-of-pocket cost could be the same or even less.
View the current costs of attendance page.
More than $113 million in financial aid is awarded to Embry-Riddle students each
year. Financial Aid Office staff members work with you to find the right type of
aid that will satisfy your needs: federal and state grants; institutional and
private scholarships; federal and alternative student loans; and campus jobs for
which you may be eligible. Several convenient payment plans also help spread out
the financing of tuition, room and board, and other fee costs.
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How many students are enrolled at the two residential
campuses? What is the student/faculty ratio?
# of Undergraduate Students
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Daytona Beach |
Prescott |
Both Campuses |
| Undergraduate enrollment (Fall 2006 figures) |
4,473 |
1,630 |
6,103 |
| Percent living in campus housing |
43% |
50% |
45% |
| International students |
8% |
3% |
7% |
| Female students |
16% |
17% |
16% |
| Number of countries represented |
84 |
29 |
91 |
The overall undergraduate residential campus student-faculty ratio is 16 to 1,
with an average class size of 27.
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The Student Academic Support
Center provides many tools to
support student success including tutoring, advising, seminars and programs.
Free tutoring is available in a variety of subjects. Students who excel in
certain areas also tutor fellow students on a nominal fee basis. Additionally,
professors post office hours during which students may seek help.
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Will I start flying my first year as an aeronautical science
major?
Yes, most students begin flight training sometime during their
first academic year. The first flight course typically includes basic aircraft control,
radio navigation, air traffic control procedures, multi-crew standard operation procedures,
cross-country operations, solo flight, and private pilot written exam (ground school).
The flight course that a student takes first depends on the licenses they have at
the time of enrollment. Academic credit is given to students who start at Embry-Riddle
with flight licenses.
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Can I fly at Embry-Riddle if I am not enrolled in a flight
program?
We can accommodate non-flight majors on a space-availability
basis only. Summer is a particularly good time to sign up for flight courses.
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What kind of aircraft and simulators do you have?
Please visit the Embry-Riddle
Flight Department Web site to learn about our airline-style flight facilities,
state-of-the-art equipped aircraft, and our flight training devices(FTDs)/simulation
equipment. We're proud to say that the quality and number of our FTDs provide
a level of on-campus training not available at any other university in the
world.
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What percentage of your faculty hold a terminal degree
in their field?
87% of our faculty hold a terminal degree in their field.
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Do you provide assistance to your graduating students
in their job search? Do you have any Co-op or Internships available?
The Career Services Office at Embry-Riddle provides assistance to those seeking
employment opportunities, allowing for a 95% effective employment rate within one
year of graduation. This office serves as a resource for students and helps
them secure employment in their field of specialization.
Examples of functions the Career Services Office performs include counseling, resume
critiques , and arranging on-campus interviews. The Career Services Office offers
seminars on developing job-search skills such as how to research a company, what
questions to ask in an interview, etc. The annual career fair brings industry leaders
to campus to recruit Embry-Riddle students and graduates. The Career Services
Office administers a W eb-based job listing and interview database that matches student
and alumni job-seekers with openings in the industry.
The Career Services Office is also responsible for coordinating the cooperative education
program. The co-op program places qualified student s in positio ns with compan ies
while student s are still in school. While working, the student receives academic
credit as well as valuable on-the-job training. Many co-op students receive a salary
as well. This experience will give students who have done a co-op an "edge" over
other graduates and will enhance their resumes.
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Are the career opportunities in aviation promising?
Reliable sources -- such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
and the U.S. Department of Labor -- project a significant demand for aviation
personnel in all areas over the next decade. Airports around the country are at capacity,
pilots and technicians are reaching retirement age and the critical need for qualified
aviation employees continues to grow.
Industry growth will also result in a need for additional air traffic controllers,
airline and airport managers, civil engineers, human factors specialists, and computer
and software specialists. Engineers particularly will be in demand. Rob Papandrea,
Embry-Riddle graduate (Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering, 2000) is an engineer
at The Boeing Company. He tells us "A commission on aerospace has recognized
that over the next five years, approximately 25% of the industry will retire and
we'll need trained engineers and professionals to take their place. The face
of the industry is going to change. I believe that you will see more diverse
workforce as more college hires are brought into the industry to compensate for the
over 200,000 workers that will retire. There's never been a better or more
exciting time to get into this field."
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What important dates should I be aware of when I start school?
Refer to the academic calendar for important dates.
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Both two- and four-year Air Force, Navy,
and Army ROTC programs are available.
You can participate on a voluntary
basis or make a service commitment, in which case you
may be eligible for significant scholarship benefits.
Even if you don't take ROTC as a freshman, you can still
participate in the two-year program provided that you
contact our ROTC Office by the end of the fall semester
of your sophomore year.
At the beginning of your junior year, you must decide whether you wish
to sign a contract that obligates you to military service after college. (Keep in
mind that you do not know what your military job assignment will be until the end
of your junior year.) If you elect to sign the military contract, you will take advanced
ROTC your junior and senior years. After graduation you are commissioned a second
lieutenant.
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When should I apply for admission?
Students applying for the fall semester should submit applications by January 15th in order to be eligible for the maximum amount of aid. It is suggested that students apply at least 60 days before the start of any term in order to allow ample time for processing.
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What are your Admissions criteria?
When evaluating an applicant for admission,
Embry-Riddle takes into consideration a student's high
school academic record (both courses taken and overall
grade point average), standardized test scores (SAT or
ACT), and rank in class, and activities.
High school students are advised to prepare for Embry-Riddle
by having taken three years of math and three years of science. Students
should have a background in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Chemistry
and physics are the preferred science courses. Students interested in
engineering should take an additional year of mathematics and, if possible,
an engineering design course.
Students may be required to take a math placement test before registration.
Learn
more about math placement.
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Do you accept transfer credits from other colleges?
What courses should I take if I plan to transfer to Embry-Riddle at a
later date?
Transfer credits will be accepted if they meet all of the following criteria:
a. the credits were obtained from an accredited school;
b. a grade of "C" or better was achieved in
the course;
c. the course description matches the course description
of an equivalent course at Embry-Riddle;
d. the credits can be applied toward the desired degree
program.
Official Transfer credit evaluation will be done by Records
and Registration upon acceptance.
If a student plans to attend another college or university
before attending Embry-Riddle, a good guideline to follow
is to take general education courses such as math, English,
social and physical sciences. Do not take courses that
are technical in nature. The student should use the Embry-Riddle
catalog as a guide to determine which general education
classes are required for their intended major.
Students who have earned 12 or more college credits prior
to Embry-Riddle are transfer students. Students transferring
to Embry-Riddle should be in good academic standing with
a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 from the last college
attended as well as a combined GPA of 2.0 from all colleges
attended in order to be considered for admission. It is
advisable for transfer students to submit SAT or ACT scores
to the Admissions Office unless entry level English and
math credits are being transferred.
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I'm taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes in high
school. Will they count at Embry-Riddle?
Our University offers Advanced Placement credit towards
a degree to those students who submit official test scores of 5, 4, or
3 on any examination. How much credit awarded depends on which exams are
taken, the scores, and their relevance to the specific Embry-Riddle degree
program.
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Can I change my major? My campus?
To change degree programs, you must have permission
from the department chairman of the program you're in and of the program
you wish to enter. There also must be space available in the program.
The longer you wait to change programs, the more likelihood there is of
losing credits.
Generally speaking, you may transfer between campuses
if there is space available, as long as you do not break continuing student
status.
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What kind of extra-curricular activities do you offer?
Embry-Riddle has a full range of extra-curricular activities
which include intramural and varsity sports, social and professional fraternities
and sororities, clubs, student government, a campus newspaper, and campus radio station.
Visit student life online.
Do you offer housing on campus?
Are cars allowed on campus?
Yes. Embry-Riddle offers housing on campus. You can choose to
bring your car to campus. You are required to register your vehicle and obtain a
parking permit from Campus Safety. To learn about housing for the upcoming academic
year, click here.
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Where do students eat on campus?Eating
together with other students can be an important and positive part of the college
experience. A comprehensive campus food service program is available to students.
Visit the Dining Web site .
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What are your Admissions office hours? How can I get
a tour?
| Daytona
Beach campus |
The admissions
office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m Eastern Time. Counseling sessions and tours
are available. To set up an appointment, a student
may call the Daytona Beach campus toll-free at
(800) 862-2416 or schedule
a tour online. |
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What are the recommended computer system requirements
at Embry-Riddle?
Students attending ERAU are encouraged to use personal
computer systems which conform to the recommended hardware
and software specifications which can be found at Daytona
Beach Resnet.
In order to utilize the basic services
and information available to Embry-Riddle students,
you will be required to access ERAU Online from a computer
and network connection which meets certain minimum system
requirements. Please consult the ERAU Online system
requirements page for more information.
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