Resources
Accelerated Master's Program
Looking to get a head start on your graduate education? Our Accelerated Master’s Program lets you earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering in as little as five years. Students must have 75 credits towards their bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering completed, possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25, and be admitted into the professional program in mechanical engineering.
Admission and Retention Policy
The Mechanical Engineering Department faculty have understood the need for maintaining a standard that enables students to be competitive in their coursework. The department has maintained a policy of minimum academic stands for many years. This policy will continue to be enforced.
Co-op/Internship as a Technical Elective - Information
The requirements and process for applying a Co-op/Internship as a Technical Elective credit in mechanical engineering.
Co-op/Internship Application for Tech Elective Credit
To apply your co-op/internship experience towards technical elective credit, please complete this form and submit to ndsu.me.intern@ndsu.edu.
For more information on this overall process, please see the Co-op/Internship as a Tech Elective page.
Graduate Proposal Form (Docusign)
Used for master's thesis, master's comprehensive graduate degrees.
Lab Access Request (Docusign)
Required to formally request lab access to research labs in Dolve Hall and the departmental shop space in UPSO/Auxiliary Enterprises. Safety trainings are required as well as advisor request and approval. Please review the requirements indicated on the form carefully before submitting the request. Incomplete requests will not be processed.
***Initial Waste Handling, Waste Handling refresher, and Baseline Safety Trainings may be required for other purposes but are NOT required for submitting a Lab Access Request.***
For Dolve/Stevens Access:
| Requirement Name | Mode of Completion |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Safety Training | Vector Solutions |
| Shop Training | In-person – Dolve 137 |
| Advisor Approval | Signature |
For UPSO (Auxiliary Enterprises) Access:
| Requirement Name | Mode of Completion |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Safety Training | Vector Solutions |
| Shop Training | In-person - Dolve 137 |
| Aux Orientation Walk-thru | In-person - UPSO (Aux Ent) |
| Space-Use Form | Form – ME website |
| Advisor Approval for 24 hr access | Signature |
ME Pre-Order Form
All individuals (students/faculty/staff) purchasing items through the Mechanical Engineering Department MUST have this form on file before doing so. You may also need to check in the ME Office for specifics about ordering with certain companies. If ordering for a Senior Design project, a budget form is also required. Without this form and a budget on file, you do not have proper authorization to purchase items for any project.
Space Use Agreement (Docusign)
Students who intend to work out in our Auxiliary Enterprises shop space as part of a senior design group or for student organization activity, are required to complete a series of safety trainings along with this form. Additional information can be found in the ME Office.
Technical Elective Course Offering Grid
Mechanical Engineering Students are required to choose 5 technical electives. Additional courses will be offered as they are developed by the faculty. This handout is meant only to serve as a guide, and is not necessarily comprehensive. Check with the department for current course offerings and changes.
Tuition Waiver Exception Form
To request an exception of a College of Engineering Tuition Waiver or Tuition Remission policy.