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College of Design and
Engineering Studies

Programs of Study

Explore how design, engineering, and society intersect at Wesleyan. Through the College of Design and Engineering Studies, students research, imagine, and create across disciplines, connecting ideas to impact.

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Learning Through Creation

From design studios to engineering labs, CoDES students explore the intersection of design, technology, and society through hands-on projects that bridge imagination and engineering.

  • Integrative by Design

    Students blend engineering and design to challenge real-world problems.

    Interdisciplinary by Design

  • Collaborative Classrooms

    Small, project-based classes encourage teamwork and creative exploration.

    Collaborative Classrooms

  • Makerspaces and Labs

    Experiment with materials, robotics, textiles, and fabrication in our labs.

    Makerspaces and Labs

  • Faculty Mentors

    Professors guide students in research that fuses creativity with technical skill.

    Faculty Mentors

  • A Future of Possibilities

    Graduates pursue careers and graduate study in design, architecture, and tech.

    A Future of Possibilities

Our Programs

CoDES offers pathways for students to design and create across disciplines. Through the Integrated Design, Engineering, Arts, and Society (IDEAS) Linked Major and Minor, or Dual Degree in Engineering options, students learn to combine creative exploration with hands-on experience.

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Information for Current Students

Access opportunities, lab hours, and key resources for students in CoDES.

Student Resources
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Our Community

CoDES brings together students, faculty, and artists who share a passion for making. Faculty mentors guide research and design projects that explore how technology and creativity shape society. Meet the people who make this community thrive.

Meet Our People