Undergraduate students - College of Engineering @ University of Wisconsin Madison

Information for
current undergraduates

Academic programs

The department publishes curricula and other academic resources.

Advising, EGR classification

The general classification EGR is given to undergraduate students who have been admitted to the College of Engineering but are not yet affiliated with a degree-granting engineering department.

All EGR students receive academic advising through the Engineering General Resources (EGR) Office. We welcome you at any time to discuss a wide variety of topics, such as:

Advising, ME departmental

The department assists students who transfer from the EGR classification or from outside UW-Madison. Advising is available by appointment.

Curriculum

Past curriculum guides

Resources

Mechanical Engineering accreditation (ABET)

Schedule of classes

Tutoring

Eric Ronning at a blackboard demonstrating his invention, a prosthetic hand.

Eric Ronning, a mechanical engineering student, won the top prize and $10,000 in the 2012 Schoofs Prize for Creativity for his invention,a prosthetic hand that could be cheaply created on a 3-D printer for amputees in developing countries.

STUDENT INITIATIVES Engineering students at UW-Madison can participate in more than 50 engineering-affiliated student organizations, most of which host outreach activities. A few student organizations are especially dedicated to community service.		American Society of Mechanical Engineers Engineering EXPO Engineering World Health Engineers Without Borders Habitat for Humanity Material Advantage/AFS Student Chapter Society of Women Engineers One Laptop Per Child

STUDENT INITIATIVES

Engineering students at UW-Madison can participate in more than 50 engineering-affiliated student organizations, most of which host outreach activities. A few student organizations are especially dedicated to community service.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Engineering EXPO
Engineering World Health
Engineers Without Borders
Habitat for Humanity
Material Advantage/AFS Student Chapter
Society of Women Engineers
One Laptop Per Child

Scholarships

Scholarships in variable amounts are available to mechanical engineering undergraduate students and to Engineering General Resources (EGR) undergraduate students expecting to be admitted to the ME department for the term of the scholarship. Many awards are based on academic merit and not on financial need. Visit Scholarships@UW-Madison to find and apply for scholarships.

Tutoring

The College of Engineering offers academic support services for mechanical engineering, physics, engineering mechanics, and other courses. Resources are available at the Undergraduate Learning Center for improving study skills and tutoring.

Research opportunities

Opportunities are available to undergraduates to prepare for advanced studies in engineering and other fields.

Career services

You're welcome to meet with Engineering Career Services staff for job search assistance. Join Engineering Career Services for access to job postings, resume referrals, and interviews.

Graduating?

Apply for graduation in the My UW Student Center in the My Academics tab.