Admission Basics:

1. All standards of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School apply (see the graduate application form).
2. GRE scores are required for admission into the department. A GRE score (Verbal + Quantitative) must total 1100 or better and Analytical must be 3.5 or better. Applicants with scores less than 1100 and 3.5 should retake the exam or supply reasons for their low score with the application.
3. Prospective students must have a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a B.S. degree from a department in the physical sciences and M.E. equivalency in the specific area of study for the Masters degree plus departmental approval. Students with B.S. degrees in other engineering and natural science disciplines will be considered for admission on an individual basis. Upon acceptance, such students are often required to complete one or more courses in addition to degree requirements to satisfy any deficiencies.
4. Students need a minimum grade point average of 3.00 based on the 4.00 point system or equivalent for the last 60(+) credits taken towards the undergraduate degree.
5. A nominal credit of 0.05 grade point average per year may be added to an applicant's admission GPA for the applicant's work experience in physical sciences or engineering fields. The total credit may not exceed 0.35 (7 years experience). In order for an applicant to take advantage of this provision, the candidate must submit to the Departmental Graduate Committee a resume of activities, publications, if any, positions held, etc. The Graduate Committee may choose to interview the candidate personally.
6. The ME Department does not require letters of recommendation (3) for admission for all applying students, but they are highly recommended. (See more information under Availability of Graduate Support.)

Graduate School Admission Requirements

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Applicant Checklist

• Graduate School receives the application fee, the electronic application with statement, and letters of recommendation (recommended). Official GRE and TOEFL scores should be sent.
• Department receives Statement of Interest/Resume, official transcripts, copy of GRE and TOEFL scores, and other department forms found in additional forms.

Also visit: Graduate School Applicant Checklist.

International Applicant Financial Information

Please visit: Graduate School International Applicant Financial Information on the web at info.gradsch.wisc.edu/admin/admissions/financialinfo.html.

Availability of Graduate Support:

1. A limited number of Teaching Assistant/Grader positions are available in the Department. Application forms are available on the ME website.
2. Research Assistantships and some special Fellowships are granted by individual faculty members who have available research funds in their interest area (see Faculty Listing for interest areas). Contact faculty member(s) in your interest area for further details.
3. The Department of Mechanical Engineering will nominate candidates for departmental/university Fellowships. The candidates will be chosen from students who have been admitted to the graduate program.
4. Students applying for either a Fellowship or Assistantship are required to provide three letters of recommendation.
5. All prospective students who are interested in visiting the UW campus are welcome to contact faculty and arrange a visit. Top candidates who submit their application by February 1 may be eligible for partial travel reimbursement. These students will be invited for a weekend visit and will be contacted in late February regarding the specifics.

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