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Admission Requirements to Program

Admission to the Mechanical Engineering Program is necessary before enrolling in 300 and 400 level courses. Admission to the ME program is selective and subject to approval of the Mechanical Engineering Academic Standards Committee. To be considered for admission to the ME Program, students must complete the following:

1. Receive admission to the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology.
2. Achieve a minimum GPA of 2.5 for all science, math, ME and EE courses.
3. Submit an application for admission to the ME Program (usually completed during sophomore year).
4. Submit a plan of study.
5. Complete a minimum of 51 credits, which include the following courses:
   • General Physics (calculus-based), 10 credits
   • Calculus and Differential Equations, 16 credits
   • Introduction to Engineering, 2 credits
   • Engineering Mechanics (Statics & Dynamics), 6 credits
   • Electrical Engineering (Circuits, including lab), 4 credits
   • Chemistry, 5 credits
   • English Composition, 4 credits
   • Computer Graphics Communication, 1 credit
   • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, 1 credit
   • Introduction to Problem Solving and Engineering Design, 2 credits

All of the above courses except internship credits, must be taken for "grade". For transfer students the distribution of credits specified in the previous paragraph may vary, but the total credits must satisfy departmental transfer requirements. Transfer students should contact the department for individual evaluation. A grade of "C" or better must be achieved in each course.

Upper division ME courses are available only to students who have been formally admitted to the program. Exceptions to this policy require special written permission from the Mechanical and Civil Engineering Department. If a student is denied admission to the Mechanical Engineering Program, he/she may reapply the following year.