Major Planning Worksheet - Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering
Major Planning Worksheet

The Mechanical Engineering (ME) major emphasizes hands‐on experience, collaborative problem solving, and societal implications in the design, production, and implementation of mechanical and thermal fluid systems. Our research includes biomedical engineering, robotic surgery, commercialization of medical devices, advanced materials characterization, marine systems, power/energy, and engineering policy. We actively engage with local industries and these industry professionals are valued members of the affiliate faculty.

UNIVERSITY MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Transfer applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admissions:

Minimum cumulative transfer GPA of 2.0.
Supporting documents (transcripts, test scores, personal statement, etc. – varies by major program).
Completion of CADR or core subject requirements if applicant has fewer than 40 transferrable credits (see below) at the time of application.
Proof of English language proficiency (if required).

MAJOR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

This is a capacity-constrained major, meaning that students who meet the general admission requirements and minimum GPA in each prerequisite course are eligible for review; however, admission is limited by the number of seats available in the program and is not guaranteed.

Applicants to Mechanical Engineering must complete the following prerequisites:

*This does not guarantee the course will transfer to your UW record as listed, this is purely to indicate what courses would be reviewed for determining admissions status.

Prerequisites	Met by UW Seattle Course	Met by UW Bothell Course	Common Course Numbers - WA CC
English Composition	Engl 111/121/131	BWRIT 134 *AP English Language/Literature exam not accepted	ENGL& 101
Calculus I	MATH 124	STMATH 124 *AP Calculus with a score of 3, 4, or 5 accepted	MATH& 151
Calculus II	MATH 125	STMATH 125 *AP Calculus BC with a score of 4 or 5 accepted	MATH& 152
Calculus III	MATH 126	STMATH 126	MATH& 153 or MATH& 163
Differential Equations	MATH 207	STMATH 207	Varies
Multivariable Calculus	MATH 224	STMATH 224	MATH& 254 or MATH& 264
Engr Physics I (Mechanics)	PHYS 121	B PHYS 121 *AP Physics C: Mechanics with a score of 4 or 5 accepted	PHYS& 221 or PHYS& 241+231
Engr Physics II (Electromagnetism and Oscillatory Motion)	PHYS 122	B PHYS 122 *AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism accepted with a score of 4 or 5	PHYS& 222 or PHYS& 242+232
General Chem I (with lab)	CHEM 142	BChem 143-144 *AP Chemistry accepted with a score of 3, 4, or 5	CHEM& 161 or CHEM& 141+151
Solid Mechanics 1 (Statics)	AA 210	B ME 221	ENGR& 214
Solid Mechanics 2 (Mechanics)	CEE 220	B ME 222	ENGR& 225
Solid Mechanics 3 (Dynamics)	ME 230	B ME 223	ENGR& 215

COURSE EVALUATIONS

To determine if your coursework is equivalent to the prerequisites listed above, we encourage you to submit this form with your unofficial college transcripts and our transfer admissions counselor assigned to this major will follow up with you. You can also reference the UW Equivalency Guide which lists course equivalencies for Washington State Community & Technical Colleges, but if you have issues understanding it, please either submit this form or connect with your transfer admissions counselor.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 2.00 GPA in each prerequisite course
All prerequisites completed prior to application quarter.

Please note: Mechanical Engineering is a capacity constrained major. Minimum grades in prerequisite courses do not guarantee admission. Refer below to competitive applicant criteria.

COMPETITIVE APPLICANTS

Applicants who are generally competitive to ME will have the following:

Prerequisite GPA of 3.50
Cumulative college GPA of 3.50
A positive grade trend with few to no repeats

APPLICATION DEADLINES

uwb.edu/admissions/apply/application-dates-deadlines

UW Bothell Application Portal

Major Planning Worksheet - Mechanical Engineering