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Mechanical Engineering (127 Credits)
Criteria for Certification – Mechanical Engineering Program
Students may certify in the Mechanical Engineering degree program in either the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (Bremerton, Everett, and Pullman), or in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (Tricities). To be eligible for certification students must complete CE 211, CHEM 105, MATH 171, MATH 172, PHYSICS 201, each with a C or better grade, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Transfer students who have completed or are about to complete CE 215, CHEM 106, MATH 220, MATH 273, MATH 315, ME 212, PHYSICS 202, and computer programming before starting at WSU, and have at least a 3.2 average GPA for the math, science, and engineering courses completed can be certified at the time of admission.
Certification requirements are the same on all campuses, but the application process may vary. Students should consult with their advisor about their readiness for certification and then apply for certification as early as possible in their studies after completion of the needed certification courses.
Certification Process
Students are encouraged to consult with their advisor at their campus of residence for approved alternative course sequences as well as allowed substitutions to the schedule studies.
Students may certify in the Mechanical Engineering degree program in either the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (Bremerton, Everett, and Pullman), or in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (Tricities). To be eligible for certification students must complete CE 211, CHEM 105, MATH 171, MATH 172, PHYSICS 201, each with a C or better grade, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Transfer students who have completed or are about to complete CE 215, CHEM 106, MATH 220, MATH 273, MATH 315, ME 212, PHYSICS 202, and computer programming before starting at WSU, and have at least a 3.2 average GPA for the math, science, and engineering courses completed can be certified at the time of admission.
Certification requirements are the same on all campuses, but the application process may vary. Students should consult with their advisor about their readiness for certification and then apply for certification as early as possible in their studies after completion of the needed certification courses.
Certification Process
- The School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering and the School of Engineering and Applied Science will establish the total number of students to be certified into the Mechanical Engineering program for each location.
- Certification Guarantee: Students who have completed the certification courses noted above with an average GPA of at least 3.2, who have an overall GPA of at least 3.2 in all completed engineering, math, and science courses, and who have not repeated any required courses, are guaranteed certification.
- If the number of students who meet minimum certification requirements exceeds the number of available spaces, students will be ranked based on the GPA of the engineering, math, and science courses completed. The semester and cumulative GPA will be considered and used as a reference. In addition to GPA, other factors may also be taken into consideration, such as the number of engineering, math, and science courses taken at WSU. The independent committee for each school has the authority to weigh these factors in its decision for certification.
- The certification is only valid for the current campus of residence. Should a student decide to change campus after certification, they will need to reapply for certification for the campus to which they will transfer.
- Students who are deficient under the University’s Academic Regulations are subject to decertification. The undergraduate studies committee will determine the eligibility and probation conditions for decertified students who will be permitted to apply for recertification.
Students are encouraged to consult with their advisor at their campus of residence for approved alternative course sequences as well as allowed substitutions to the schedule studies.
| First Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| Arts [ARTS] | 3 |
| CHEM 105 [PSCI] | 4 |
| ENGR 120 | 2 |
| HISTORY 105 [ROOT] | 3 |
| MATH 171 [QUAN] | 4 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| Biological Sciences [BSCI] | 3 |
| CHEM 106 | 4 |
| ENGLISH 101 [WRTG] | 3 |
| MATH 172 | 4 |
| ME 116 | 2 |
| Second Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| CE 211 | 3 |
| CPT S 121 or E E 221 | 2 or 4 |
| ECONS 102 [SSCI] | 3 |
| MATH 220 | 2 |
| MATH 273 | 2 |
| PHYSICS 201 | 4 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| CE 215 | 3 |
| MATH 315 | 3 |
| ME 212 | 3 |
| ME 216 | 2 |
| ME 220 | 1 |
| PHYSICS 202 | 4 |
| Complete Writing Portfolio | |
| Third Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| E E 261 | 3 |
| ME 301 | 3 |
| ME 303 | 3 |
| ME 313 | 3 |
| MSE 201 | 3 |
| STAT 370 | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| E E 262 | 1 |
| ENGLISH 402 [WRTG] | 3 |
| ME 304 | 3 |
| ME 306 | 2 |
| ME 310 | 2 |
| ME 311 | 1 |
| ME 316 | 3 |
| ME 348 | 3 |
| Fourth Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| Diversity [DIVR] | 3 |
| ME 401 | 3 |
| ME 405 | 3 |
| ME 415 [M] | 3 |
| Technical Elective1 | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| Humanities [HUM] | 3 |
| ME 406 [M] | 3 |
| ME 416 [CAPS] | 3 |
| Technical Elective1 | 3 |
| Complete Fundamentals of Engineering Exam | |
| Complete Exit Survey | |
Footnotes
| 1 | Technical Elective: Any 400-500-level ME or MSE course not listed as a major requirement (MSE 440 excluded). |