Bristol CC and UMass Dartmouth Establish Engineering Transfer Pathway
Bristol Community College and UMass Dartmouth established a standard transfer pathway for engineering students entering the spring 2026 term. Under the agreement, students enrolled in the Engineering Science program at Bristol can transition directly into the Mechanical Engineering major at UMass Dartmouth with guaranteed admission for those holding a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Bristol Community College Students Must Maintain Specific Grades for Credit
The pathway requires students to pass all qualifying courses at Bristol Community College with a grade of C- or better to secure credit applicability. Massachusetts transfer students participating in the program remain eligible for financial benefits through the Mass Transfer Program and the Commonwealth Commitment, provided they maintain a renewable GPA of 3.0 or better in accordance with university admissions policies.
The 68-credit curriculum maps technical competencies across multiple academic departments. General education requirements pair Bristol’s composition sequence—including ENG 101, ENG 102, and ENG 215—directly with UMass Dartmouth equivalents such as ENL 101, ENL 102, and ENL 266. Historical and elective studies balance the humanities requirement through standardized university studies credits.
| Bristol Community College Course | Credits | UMass Dartmouth Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAD 111 Advanced Computer Aided Drafting | 3 | MNE 101 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
| CSS 101, EGR 204, EGR 251 & EGR 253 | 6 | EGR 111 & EGR 241 Engineering Mechanics I: Statics | 6 |
| EGR 257 Dynamics | 3 | EGR 242 Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics | 3 |
| EGR 255 Thermodynamics | 3 | MNE 220 Engineering Thermodynamics I | 3 |
| EGR 172 Material Science | 4 | MNE 231 Material Science | 4 |
| MTH 253 Calculus III | 4 | MTH 211 Analytical Geometry and Calculus III | 4 |
| MTH 254 Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 | MTH 212 Differential Equations | 3 |
Engineering Coursework Maps Bristol Physics and Math to University Levels
Core engineering coursework bridges foundational design with advanced mechanics. Transfer structures incorporate mathematics up to ordinary differential equations alongside calculus sequences. Physics requirements map PHY 211 and PHY 212 from Bristol directly to classical physics courses at the university level.
Students select additional major science electives from approved coursework including general chemistry and procedural programming modules. UMass Dartmouth advises incoming transfers to consult directly with Engineering Student Support and Services advisors to coordinate elective selections across departments spanning arts, humanities, and social sciences.