About the Program

Stanford Engineering has been at the forefront of innovation for more than a century, creating pivotal technologies that have transformed the worlds of information technology, communications, health care, energy, business and beyond. Offering a wide range of undergraduate programs, the school unites rigorous analytical foundations with creative exploration. The Individually Designed Major in Engineering (IDMEN) is one more degree option that is available for undergraduates interested in studying engineering in areas not covered by departmental majors or Engineering subplan majors.

What You’ll Study

The IDMEN program is a unique opportunity: Each IDMEN curriculum is designed by the student in consultation with at least two faculty advisors, ideally beginning after the first year of classes and before starting the third year of classes.

You are encouraged to investigate current majors and major sublplans to determine whether your goals can be met by an existing, pre-defined major. While the IDMEN can be a great opportunity for specific situations, you will benefit from reviewing the School of Engineering Undergraduate Handbook opens in a new tabfor specific details and key considerations.