BSME Admission Process and Requirements

Students in the BSME program must be registered students of Portland State University, and must maintain good standing in the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science. PSU maintains a web site with information on admission to the University. Information about admission to the Maseeh college is also available on-line. Students who have taken relevant courses at other institutions should consult the on-line information about transfer admission.

Students may declare Mechanical Engineering as their major at any time after enrolling at Portland State University. However, Mechanical Engineering majors must be formally admitted before they will (1) be allowed to enroll in restricted upper-division courses and (2) be graduated from the Mechanical Engineering program.

Application forms may be obtained from the Dean's Office, Maseeh College of Engineering and Applied Science, Suite 500 in the Engineering Building, or by telephoning 503.725.4631.

Mechanical engineering students are eligible for several scholarships. Refer to the Scholarship Handbook (available in the Dean's Office) for a detailed list of scholarship opportunities. Application forms for scholarships are available in the CECS Dean's Office and online.

Application deadlines for admission to a degree program

Students from Other Institutions

Students transferring from other institutions who want to be formally admitted to the mechanical engineering program must:

• Meet all eligibility requirements.
• Apply for admission to PSU.
• Apply for program admission to the School of Engineering and Applied Science.
• Have an official copy of their transcripts sent to the Maseeh College of Engineering and Applied Science.
• Have one official copy of their transcripts sent to the Office of Admissions.

Eligibility

To be eligible for admission to the mechanical engineering degree program, each student should meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Complete, with a minimum grade of C and a minimum GPA of 2.25 in the following courses:
   
   • Ch 221
   • EAS 101, 211, 215
   • ECE 241, 241L
   • Mth 251, 252, 253, 254, 256
   • Ph 221, 222, 223, 214, 215, 216
   • Sp 100
   • Wr 121
   • Freshman Inquiry (15 credits)
   The preceding list (59 credits total) is a subset of the complete list of course requirements for admission, which is given below.
2. Have a minimum GPA of 2.25 in all engineering and computer science coursework.
3. Complete a minimum of 90 credits.

Candidates who do not meet al criteria may, upon petition, be granted eligibility when an evaluation of the student's total record justifies such action and they are recommended by the School's Academic Appeals Committee.

Course Requirements for Admission

Majors in mechanical engineering must complete the following University and Departmental degree requirements. Any deviation from the required courses, including engineering and mathematics course substitutions, must be approved in writing by the chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

General Education Requirement

Students must satisfy the PSU general education requirement with the University Studies Program. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 33 credits of University Studies courses and/or arts and letters and social science courses. Students should consult with the Maseeh College of Engineering and Applied Science Transfer and Undergraduate Advisor regarding this requirement. Appointments to see the advisor can be made by telephoning 503.725.4631 or by sending email to advising@cecs.pdx.edu.