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Engineering Student Experience

Engineers testing robotic cars in a group

Your Time Here Will Be Anything but Typical.

You could study engineering anywhere. Why choose the University of Mary?

  • Our focus is undergraduate education. You will not be competing with graduate students and will have first-person access to faculty and facilities.
  • We are small enough to respond to your needs and interests. We want you to explore, question, and learn — and our instructors are gifted mentors dedicated to your success.
  • Our graduates are professional, principled, and immediately employable. You will gain the practical skills and real-world experience to make an immediate impact in your career — no advanced degree necessary!

We offer six traditional engineering programs, plus two additional high-demand degrees in computer science and construction management. And our faculty and students work and study together, bringing new ideas and perspectives to every problem or project — just like in the real world.

 

Photo of Engineering Student Marisa Shiland

I decided to come to Mary to be a part of their cross country and track teams. All of the professors in the engineering school not only want us students to pass their classes, but to learn and understand the concepts. Every time I had a question about something, they were helpful and available.

Marisa Shiland, Construction Management ’25

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. Our programs provide you with the technical skills, leadership qualities, and ethical values for a fulfilling career. You have direct access to our faculty and facilities, as well as hands-on projects, paid internships, and research opportunities throughout your studies.

We have intentionally created a close-knit community of scholars who are also well-rounded and authentic people — musicians, clergy, athletes, and parents — who support, encourage, and challenge each other.

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. It will do the same for you.

Welcome!

Dr. Terry Pilling

Dean

Engineering Student Ariel Jacobson

I came to Mary because I wanted to receive the technical education of engineering along with an education in the liberal arts, particularly in philosophy. My professors were amazing. I wouldn’t have made it through with my major and two minors without their support and dedication to helping me in the hardest times. They truly cared for me both academically and personally.

Ariel Jacobson, Civil Engineering ’25
Engineering students doing survey work along the Bluff

Visit Us in Bismarck!

A campus visit is the best way to experience the Hamm School of Engineering. You’ll tour labs and learning spaces, meet faculty and staff, and see firsthand how our students learn through hands-on projects and real-world examples.

Engineering Student James Campion

I liked having smaller, more personal engineering classes and project-based courses. My professors helped me through topics that I wasn't understanding and made it possible for me to graduate in four years while working full-time.

James Campion, Mechanical Engineering ’25

Have Questions?

We’re here to help. Call us at 701-355-8030.