Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students majoring in Mechanical Engineering must first complete the requirements of the pre-engineering program. Students who begin their engineering studies at OSU typically complete these requirements during their first two years here. Many ME undergraduates, however, transfer to OSU after completing their pre-engineering program requirements at another accredited institution.

Admission to the professional engineering program is by application only and is based on academic performance. The minimum acceptable grade point average varies depending on the number of applicants each year. Students generally apply in the spring for admission beginning the following Fall quarter. A small number of students are also accepted to begin the professional program in the Winter quarter, although the cut-off GPA is generally higher for admission at this time.

To apply for admittance to the professional engineering program, use the College of Engineering's online application form. (Note: applications for Fall pro-school admission are available online starting about March 1, and are due by April 10, of the preceding spring quarter. Applications for Winter pro-school admission are available starting October 1 and due by November 1 of the preceding fall quarter.)

General information about OSU's pre-engineering and professional programs is available in the College of Engineering's online Advising Guide. For additional program information specific to ME undergraduates, check the following resources:

• OSU Mechanical Engineering's undergraduate program mission and goals
• Typical curriculum for a BS in Mechanical Engineering
• Course list required for graduation in Mechanical Engineering
• Course transfer course engine for researching how courses from your current institution will transfer to OSU
• Professional curriculum for MECOP students
• ME undergraduate advising information