Mechanical Engineering

You can choose from two doctoral-level degree programs in mechanical engineering:

Doctor of Engineering (D.E.)

• Minimum 60 semester hours (39 hours of coursework beyond the M.S., plus 21 hours of research leading to a dissertation).

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

• Minimum 60 semester hours (30 hours of coursework beyond the M.S., plus 30 hours of research leading to a dissertation).

Visit the Catalog to view additional details about mechanical engineering, including degree requirements and course descriptions.

In addition to the online application, you should submit the following:

1. Official academic records of all previously attended colleges or universities must be submitted directly from the colleges or universities to the Office of Graduate Admission Processing. Hand-carried transcripts, official copies marked “Issued to Student” and unofficial copies are not acceptable.
2. Three letters of recommendation from professors or employers.
3. A statement of research and a résumé.
4. Results from the GRE are not required. However, candidates are welcome to submit a score in support of their application.

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited program in engineering, physics, chemistry, applied mathematics or other appropriate program of study. Applicants with a different undergraduate degree may be required to complete prerequisites. Applicants should have at least a 3.5 cumulative grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. Some programs require higher GPAs for admission. In some cases, applicants with a GPA below 3.5 may be admitted on a conditional basis.

Additional requirements apply for international students.

Application Deadlines

Applications accepted on a rolling basis with the following approximate general deadlines:

• Fall Term: June 15
• Spring Term: Nov. 15
• Summer Term: March 15

• Aerospace Engineering (D.E., Ph.D.)
• Systems Engineering and Management (D.E.)
• Aerospace Electronic Systems (Graduate Certificate)
• Radar Systems (Graduate Certificate)
• Systems Engineering Management (Graduate Certificate)

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Financial aid may be available for degree-seeking graduate students, file the FAFSA to be considered. Once you have applied and been accepted to a graduate program, we will prepare your applicable aid for the upcoming year.