Undergraduate program
The Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) program is a 2+2 program. Students spend their first two years taking lower-division courses in math, science, and engineering. At the end of their sophomore year, students apply for admission into the BSME upper-division program.
Students admitted to the BSME upper-division program will be placed on one of two course plans for their junior year. These two course plans are the ME 313 First Course Plan and the ME 320 First Course Plan. These course plans are designed to maintain a healthy class size and help make sure that seats are available for newly admitted students. All juniors will complete the same courses, just in a different order, and still meet prerequisites.
MECOP students are placed on the course plan that aligns with MECOP program requirements.
By following the assigned course plan, a student is able to complete the BSME in four years. As a reminder, the Department requires students to complete all highlighted classes with a grade of 'C' or better, prior to applying for admission into the upper-division program.
The Mechanical Engineering
undergraduate degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Criteria.
Honors Track
Entry Requirements
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Admission to the BSME Program
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Minimum PSU GPA of 3.50
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Minimum 16 credits of 300-level ME coursework completed
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Application to the Mechanical Engineering Honors Track
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Statement of purpose outlining research interest areas
Application Deadline
Graduation Requirements
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Completion of 4 ME 403 Honors Thesis credits with a minimum grade of B+ (will be considered an approved mechanical engineering elective)
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Presentation of research to MME faculty and students in a seminar format
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Minimum PSU GPA of 3.50
Each student participating in the Honors Track will be assigned an honors advisor. The advisor will work with the student to complete a written proposal for the Honors Thesis research, conducted in a specialty area within Mechanical Engineering. Students who successfully complete the MME Honors Graduation Requirements will graduate with Honors and will receive special recognition on their diploma.