The modern polytechnic college is an outgrowth of changes made in engineering curricula toward more theoretical and less practical applications oriented engineering science. A February 1985 survey revealed that there are currently 68 public, 17 private non-profit, and 7 for profit polytechnics in the U.S. Only 17 of these institutions are considered single-purpose polytechnic colleges, whereas 75 are either schools or colleges in comprehensive institutions. The polytechnics use three forms of program structure: (1) the inverted curriculum (or "two plus two"), where an intensive associate degree engineering program is offered for the first 2 years and a baccalaureate degree is offered for 2 additional years of general education and advanced skills courses; (2) the "plus two" curriculum, which offers only the upper division 2 years; and (3) the "generic four" curriculum, which is structured like most baccalaureate programs. Survey findings indicate that 37 institutions use the inverted structure, 13 the "plus two" structure, and 42 the "generic" structure. Approximately 6,200 former community college students were enrolled at the institutions surveyed, representing 10% of total enrollments. For the most part, the modern polytechnic college exists in a program structure that is conducive to close coordination of student transfer from community and technical colleges. By increasing coordination of programs and curricula, community, technical, and polytechnic colleges can satisfy new demands for high technology training in a cost-effective manner with a minimum of duplication. A brief description of Oregon Institute of Technology is included. (AYC)