Mechanical Engineering Academics

Graduate Academics

Candidates must fulfill the requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Applicants for admission generally will have a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering. Those students admitted with degrees in other engineering fields will be expected to complete any undergraduate deficiencies. See the College of Graduate Studies section of Part 4 for the general requirements applicable to each degree.

For additional information, the Graduate Student Handbook is available for download, or please feel free to contact Molly Steiner at 208-885-4279 or by e-mail mollym@uidaho.edu.

Degrees Offered

M.S.M.E.
M.E.M.E. (on-campus)
M.E.M.E. (off-campus)
Ph.D.

Certificate of Completion

In addition to the above degree programs, the department offers a certificate of completion in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. A total of 13 credits are required to obtain the certificate. Students are not required to be actively pursuing a graduate degree in order to participate in a certification program. General graduate admission requirements apply, along with departmental requirements as listed in the departmental graduate handbook.

Financial Support

EO Three-year plan for classes

Advising
The first point of contact for anyone interested in pursuing a graduate degree in mechanical engineering is Molly Steiner at 208-885-4279 or by e-mail mollym@uidaho.edu.

Prof. Donald Blackketter, chair, is available to answer questions. Prof. Blackketter serves as the advisor for all students pursuing M.E.M.E. degrees. He also serves initially as the advisor for students pursuing M.S. and Ph.D. degrees as they work to select a major professor.

Graduate Studies