Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

This program provides the opportunity for advanced study, field work, and research in the mechanical engineering field to enhance professional opportunities in industry or provide the basis for further academic endeavors.

The mission of the MSME program is to prepare students to function in a demanding technical environment where their advanced mechanical engineering education will allow them to solve uncommon problems in their field of expertise.  Through our commitment to mechanical engineering research and requiring students to participate in such activities we will provide opportunities for expanded content knowledge and development of critical thinking skills outside of a classroom setting.  Students graduating with an MS in Mechanical Engineering will receive the education that allows them to pursue a doctoral degree.

Applicants are accepted fall, spring, and summer terms.

1. A baccalaureate degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or its demonstrable equivalent.  Students with international degrees must have their credentials evaluated by an approved credential evaluation agency.  Contact the Graduate School for the list of approved evaluation agencies,
2. A 3.0 grade point average or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for all work attempted as an upper-level student, typically the last 60 credits of undergraduate work,
3. A combined score on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) of 1000, with a minimum of 550 in the quantitative section.  GRE scores cannot be more than five years old,
4. A minimum score of 550 (PBT), 213 (CBT), or 80 (iBT) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (for students from non-English speaking countries only), and
5. Three letters of recommendation attesting to the student's potential for graduate studies in a chosen field.  At least one letter must come from a professor at the student's undergraduate institution.