<p>You need to ask someone at Oberlin; a coordinator for this program is cited in your link. Or, ask at the engineering colleges that accept 3-2 students from liberal arts colleges.</p>
<p>Engineering colleges that participate in 3-2 programs have different approaches to admission. At some, admission is automatic provided you obtain some minimum GPA in certain courses at the liberal arts college. At others, you have to apply there, and it is almost like a transfer admission process, nothing is guaranteed. Only that, if they do accept you, they have agreed that the 3-2 degree process will be in effect.</p>
<p>Generally, at all schools, very few students complete such programs. Because there is nobody on campus interested and knowledgeable about engineering and able to help you guide your path into the profession. You would have to shove all your major courses into a short window, without having any prior guidance on what you are doing, since there are no engineering courses, or professors, or students, at the liberal arts college. Finally, you will have to uproot yourself and leave your campus and friends for another school in another city, which can be socially disruptive.</p>
<p>I would ask the point person for this program at Oberlin how they address all these points, and also ask how many students have actually completed a 3-2 program with Oberlin and an engineering college, in the last three years. My guess is the number is very, very small. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if it is zero.</p>
<p>It may be possible to apply to a Masters of engineering program following a bachelor’s degree in Physics from a liberal arts college. Though you may need more time to complete the Master’s degree, due to time making up prerequisites. But in this scenario, no undergrad BS in engineering would be required, or advantageous. Something you might look into, as an alternative to a 3-2 program.</p>