Bachelor of Engineering Technology Exploration at Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology

United States of America, Rochester

University Rank:#951

Rochester Institute of Technology offers the Bachelor of Engineering Technology Exploration as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Rochester , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for engineering technology exploration and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 2, 2026.

About Bachelor of Engineering Technology Exploration

Engineering technology exploration helps you decide which major best meets your career aspirations.
Spend up to one year (two semesters) exploring majors in the College of Engineering Technology.
Courses completed in the exploration option are applied to the major you choose.

Are you passionate about engineering, science, technology, robotics, mechatronics, or manufacturing?

Are you seeking ways to help make a big contribution toward saving the environment?

Are you looking for ways to combine your interests in technology and graphic design?

Engineering technology exploration gives you an opportunity to explore all your interests while you identify which major in the College of Engineering Technology can best help you reach your career aspirations.

Engineering Technology Courses: What You'll Study

Throughout your first year in engineering technology exploration, you will complete foundational courses that introduce you to multiple areas of engineering technology, and our degree programs that focus on the environment and graphic communications. You'll also gain an in-depth understanding of each of our majors, enabling you to identify which one best meets your interests and career aspirations. Ultimately, you will gain a better understanding of the career path you want to pursue. You'll spend up to one year exploring our majors while earning course credit that may be applied to any of our majors.

Engineering vs. Engineering Technology

Two dynamic areas of study, both with outstanding outcomes rates. Which do you choose?

What's the difference between engineering and engineering technology? It's a question we're asked all the time. While there are subtle differences in the course work between the two, choosing a major in engineering vs. engineering technology is more about identifying what you like to do and how you like to do it.

Spend up to a year exploring RIT's portfolio of engineering technology degrees before you declare a major.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Engineering Technology Exploration at Rochester Institute of Technology

Entry Requirements

For all bachelor’s degree programs, a strong performance in a college preparatory program is expected. Generally, this includes:

4 years of English
3 years of social studies and/or history
3-4 years of mathematics
- Specific math requirements are detailed by college below
2-3 years of science
- Specific science requirements are detailed by college below
Completion of a High School Diploma or its equivalence

Homeschooled Students
RIT has a history of admitting academically talented students from homeschool settings. In the absence of consistent homeschooling standards nationally and globally, guidelines have been developed for homeschooled students seeking RIT admission.

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Fee Information

Application Fee 65

How to Apply

Ways to Apply

Common Application
RIT Application

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Bachelor of Engineering Technology Exploration at Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology

United States of America, Rochester