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Prepare for Career Success and Vocational Fulfillment with High-Demand Engineering Degree Programs.

At the University of Mary’s Hamm School of Engineering, our mission is to graduate highly competent professionals who carry a Benedictine moral compass and a spirit of servant leadership. You’ll learn the advanced knowledge you need in your chosen field, develop skills in communication and collaboration, and practice ethical leadership rooted in Benedictine values.

We offer several high-demand degrees across of range of engineering fields – and our programs are uniquely designed so that you don’t need to know what type of engineering degree you want to pursue when you start.

All first-year engineering students take the same courses, giving you time to explore – and you’ll work alongside students in different degree programs throughout the curriculum, providing additional exposure and interdisciplinary opportunities.

Plus, our focus on undergraduate teaching means our state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty are here specifically for you:

  • Created with input from more than 35 top-level engineering companies, our school features a machine shop, student design center, design fundamentals lab, and multiple lab spaces dedicated to each major.
  • Our small class sizes and hands-on approach to learning translates to student success, both in internships and on the job.

The Hamm School of Engineering is under the patronage of Blessed Stanley Rother – a Catholic priest, missionary, and martyr who grew up on a farm in Oklahoma and was a plumber, mechanic, craftsman, and amateur engineer. A man of holiness, grit, and courage, he tirelessly served the poor in Guatemala, working alongside them and serving as pastor even in the face of political unrest and violence, until he was killed in 1981.

Check out our newest academic school, the Hamm School of Engineering, here.

Megan Achbach

I am so grateful for my education from the University of Mary. I am entering my career confidently with well-formed technical skills and a desire to integrate the Benedictine values into the engineering profession.

Megan Achbach, Electrical Engineering, '24
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Tuition-Free Engineering

Earn an engineering degree tuition-free thanks to multiple full-tuition scholarships plus numerous other generous offers.

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Career-Shaping Internships

Gain real-world experience with the engineering firms and employers that shape our programs and hire our graduates.

A Message From the Dean 

Each morning, I walk into the Hamm School of Engineering and see students studying, chatting, building cool devices, and debating intricate mathematical equations on the windows and whiteboards. They are smiling and laughing with excitement in their eyes.

They love it here. I love it here. And so will you.

As an engineer, you will help design and create the future. Engineers invent new technologies: electronic devices, computer processors, power grids, robots, satellites, communication networks, and biomedical devices. They design our roads, cities, power systems, water systems, hospitals, and infrastructure. They create the motors that power everything from agricultural and industrial equipment to race cars, rockets, and jet airplanes.

At Mary, we offer degrees in civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and computer engineering, as well as construction management and computer science. Our programs provide students with technical skills and prepare them with leadership qualities and ethical values for a fulfilling career. We recruit top-notch professors and technicians to teach students alongside industry experts in our state-of-the-art facilities – ensuring that our students emerge with cutting-edge skills required of today’s industrial workforce.

Through collaboration with industry, we offer paid internships, cooperative education programs, and research opportunities to our students. This real-world experience translates into job offers for our students: Our graduate job placement rate is 99%!

But what really sets us apart is the firm belief that engineering is a vocation – a calling to use our knowledge and abilities to make the world a better place. In your time here, you will make lifelong friends and grow both intellectually and spiritually. Our small class sizes, one-on-one interactions with professors, and hands-on laboratory experiences set us apart. It will do the same for you when you graduate.

Welcome!

— Dr. Terry Pilling, Dean

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Mark Stotzer

I love how the curriculum is designed to foster creativity and critical thinking, with access to the latest technological tools and a supportive faith community.

Mark Stotzer, Computer Science, '27

What makes the University of Mary’s Hamm School of Engineering different from other engineering schools?

The Hamm School of Engineering prepares engineers who are leaders in the workplace. Graduates are not only professionally competent, but also have moral and ethical integrity and a sense of purpose that extends beyond earning a living. Students learn to integrate these qualities within themselves through a combination of our engineering curriculum, liberal arts core curriculum, internships, student life, and extracurricular activities.

Are your engineering programs accredited?

Yes. You can view the engineering program pages at the links above for additional accreditation information.

What if I do not know what area or major of engineering I want to pursue?

Our engineering programs are uniquely designed so that you don’t need to know what type of engineering degree to pursue prior to freshman year. All first year engineering students take the same courses, giving students time to learn the differences between the different types of engineering, while making progress towards an engineering degree. Throughout the curriculum, students take courses and complete design projects alongside students pursuing different engineering degrees. This gives students experience working on interdisciplinary projects with people with other areas of expertise, just as they will in the workforce

What facilities and lab spaces are used by the Hamm School of Engineering?

Our engineering building ​was built in the summer of 2020. This new facility features a machine shop, student design center, design fundamentals lab, and multiple lab spaces dedicated to each engineering degree program. 

Are internship opportunities available to students?

The Hamm School of Engineering has relationships with over 50 companies, agencies, and organizations with branches in Bismarck. Most of these companies have multiple paid internship opportunities available to students on a yearly basis. Faculty encourage students to pursue internships during the summer or part-time work during the fall or spring semesters.

Can I get an internship as an out-of-state student?

Many of the companies offering internships have multiple offices across North Dakota, the region, and the country. Students who’d like to work in Bismarck during the summer semester can live in residence halls on campus. Students who prefer to live at home during the summer can work with faculty to explore internship opportunities closer to home.

Is it possible to study abroad with the engineering curriculum?

A semester studying abroad is feasible with any engineering curriculum. We recommend you meet with your academic advisor to create an individualized plan of study for a semester abroad.

Is a double major or a minor degree feasible with the engineering curriculum?

Many students pursue minors or a double major in areas such as mathematics, music, business, and Catholic studies. This may not be recommended for all students; however, it is possible if a student is willing to add time to their degree plans or enroll in the summer semester. If you are planning to pursue multiple degrees, we encourage you to meet with your faculty advisor to plan your coursework.

Can I be a scholar-athlete and still complete a degree in engineering?

Yes, it is possible for scholar-athletes to study engineering. Football, softball, baseball, soccer, track, cross country, wrestling, and basketball athletes have studied in the Hamm School of Engineering. Some scholar-athletes choose to complete the program with a five-year plan to better accommodate practice and game schedules. If you are a scholar-athlete, we recommend that you meet with your academic advisor each semester to ensure progress towards degree completion.

What are typical class sizes?

With the exception of introductory-level courses, engineering classes are capped at 20-25 students.

Does the curriculum feature labs or hands-on/design work?

Faculty include many real-world and hands-on applications in their coursework. Classes are taught in a laboratory setting, which allows free transfer between the fundamental theory and practical application. Students learn through a combination of lab work, design projects, and use of real-world data, such as case studies.

Have Questions?

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