Mechanical Engineering is one of the broadest engineering fields and a highly flexible major. Mechanical engineers research, design, develop, build, and test mechanical and thermal sensors and devices, including tools, engines, and machines. They design and oversee the manufacture of many products ranging from medical devices to new batteries.
The Mechanical Engineering B.S. degree program at Â鶹ֱ²¥ provides a challenging yet rewarding experience for undergraduate students to develop as transformative engineering leaders and impactful global citizens, with an education rooted in Franciscan values. It prepares graduates for a variety of job opportunities upon graduation including manufacturing, energy, aerospace, defense, technology, construction, and more.
Our engineering programs are housed in the state-of-the-art Witchger Engineering Building. Here students have access to:
Most of our spaces are equipped with smart AV technology to facilitate multimodal learning.
The Mechanical Engineering B.S. degree curriculum provides a strong background in core engineering and science courses with an emphasis on:
The Mechanical Engineering program requires 128 semester credit hours for graduation. Topics cover 30 credits of general math/science, 24 credits of core engineering coursework, and an additional 44 hours of major specific requirements.
Note: a minor is required for graduation at Â鶹ֱ²¥.
General Math and Science Requirements (30 hours)
Engineering Core Requirements (24 hours)
Mechanical Engineering Requirements (44 hours)
Note: This plan is only a sample and will vary by student and course availability.
A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.0 major GPA are required for graduation. To meet degree requirements, some disciplines require higher grades in each course or a higher cumulative GPA.
Course descriptions can be found on our online Course Catalog.
The Mechanical Engineering program is preparing to seek accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Program will, within a few years of graduation:
Students from the Mechanical Engineering program will attain, by the time of graduation:
| Academic Year | Total Enrollment | Degrees Awarded |
| 2024-2025 | 72 | 0 |
| 2023-2024 | 40 | 0 |
| 2022-2023 | 16 | 0 |
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