Yes, beginning this fall, engineering freshmen are required to bring a laptop. Click here for system specifications, possible sales/lease options and requisite software information.

All MU engineering students have 24 hour access 7 days/week to the engineering computer laboratories, including backup computers and printers. In addition, all Marquette students have 7 day/week access to library computers during regularly scheduled hours.

Celebrating our 87th anniversary in 2006, Marquette's Engineering Co-op Program is the fifth oldest Co-op program in the United States.  Cooperative Education (Co-op) is a program combining academic study and practical work experience—a learning and training partnership between Marquette, employer and student—beneficial to all participants.  Co-op provides students with hands-on, career-related work experience and the opportunity to develop professionally as well as academically.  Employers draw upon the energy and enthusiasm of highly qualified students to meet their ongoing need for effective employees.  And Marquette has contact with the new trends and needs of industry, which can be integrated into course work and curriculum.

Engineering Co-op students at Marquette alternate semesters of school attendance with semesters of employment after completion of their sophomore year.  Under this plan, students are required to complete a minimum of three alternating work terms with their Co-op employer, but in most cases, work four work terms.  They receive one academic credit for each semester they work, three of which can be used as a technical elective toward degree requirements.  Over 240 students currently participate in the Co-op program, which constitutes 47% of the junior and senior-standing students.  In addition, approximately 150 sophomores each year pursue Co-op employment beginning in either May (summer), August (fall), or the following January.  Co-op candidates are enrolled in all of the engineering curricula:  Biomedical, Civil and Environmental, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical; all of these candidates will approach Co-op employment with a great deal of maturity and willingness to work hard at and to learn the practical side of engineering.

When hiring a Co-op student, an employer is not required to sign a Co-op agreement form with Marquette; however, that employer is asked to verbally commit to offering that student challenging, engineering-related work assignments for a minimum of three alternating work terms (many employers hire an "alternating pair" of Co-ops, which results in always having a Co-op student working for them at any given time of the year).  At the end of each work term, the Co-op student’s supervisor is required to complete and submit to our office an Employer Evaluation Form.   Salaries are determined by each individual Co-op employer; however, the approximate average salary for the first Co-op work term is $14.00/hour, while the range of salary is from $12.00/hour to $18.00+/hour. 

There are over 180 student organizations and activities to get involved on campus including involvement in student government, student organizations, Greek life, club sports and many more. There are also many engineering student organizations.

Students may consult with their academic advisor and/or the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Mr. Chris Perez.

Writing Center, 288-5542, Raynor Library, room 207

• Provides writing assistance to all students for any course.

Counseling Center, 288-7172, Holthusen Hall, room 204

• Provides services for personal counseling and career exploration.
• Students who maintain full-time status (12-18 credits) are eligible to receive 10 free counseling sessions during their time at Marquette.

• Assists with career exploration, resume writing and mock interviewing.  They will often host employer interviews.

Housing, 288-7208, M. Carpenter Hall, room 203

• This department is responsible for all housing assignments and services within the residence halls.
• Each residence hall floor is assigned a Resident Assistant who lives on the floor that can assist students with a multiple issues (i.e. roommates, personal problems, policies).
• If a situation becomes complex it may be referred to a Hall Director.

Library Services, 288-7556, Raynor Library

• Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for Marquette students.
• Provides access to computers, periodicals, archives, books, group study rooms, and a café.

L.I.M.O. (Local Intercampus Mobile Operation), 288-6363

• 12 LIMO vans provide free and safe transportation to students, faculty, and staff to and from any point within MU service area. Trained student drivers operate LIMO vans each night, year-round, from 5:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

• Responsible for protecting the MU community and securing MU property. Public safety provides walking, biking, and automobile patrols of campus buildings and grounds; authorized after-hour access to buildings; and offers general assistance (e.g. locked keys in cars, jump-starts or other assistance).