The Binary Program enables superior students, enrolled at 55 participating liberal arts colleges in the continental United States and Puerto Rico, to combine a strong liberal arts foundation with technical study.

During the first three years at a cooperating liberal arts college, students complete courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and computer science in addition to studies in the humanities and social sciences.

Qualified candidates continue at CWRU for an additional two years of concentrated coursework in an engineering field, astronomy or biochemistry.

At the conclusion of five years, two baccalaureate degrees are awarded; one from the liberal arts college and the other a Bachelor of Science degree in their chosen discipline from CWRU.