Students with strong backgrounds in mechanical engineering are encouraged to apply for admission to our graduate program. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, for the last 60 credits (two years), in an undergrad mechanical engineering curriculum is generally required.

Historic Bascom Hall is the administrative headquarters for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School. (Large image)

Applicants with a bachelor's degree in other engineering and physical science disciplines will be considered for admission on an individual basis. Applicants with an undergraduate grade point average below 3.0 will be considered based on years spent in responsible engineering work.

A statement of purpose is highly recommended. The Graduate Record Examinations (general test) is required. Foreign students whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam. Submit letters of recommendation from three persons who are familiar with you and your work (faculty/instructors, supervisors) on the Graduate School website. Please visit the Letters of Recommendation Process webpage for instructions.

Forms to send to the
Department of Mechanical Engineering

These forms may be mailed at the same time or before you submit the Graduate School application on the web.

Return forms by postal mail to:

Carol Aspinwall
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Department of Mechanical Engineering
1513 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53706

• Summary sheet (PDF)
• Fellowship application (PDF)
• Grader Application Form (PDF)
• Teaching Assistant Application Form (PDF)