A mechanical engineering PhD degree requires depth of knowledge in the dissertation/research area, as well as breadth of knowledge across the mechanical engineering curriculum. Consequently, the ...

NOTE: The website currently details the revisions to the doctoral handbook that were approved in May 2025. Students who enrolled in the program before Fall 2025 may use the older version of the ...

The comprehensive exams consist of six components, only three of which are traditional exams. Students must successfully complete these six “comps” components before they can progress to their ...

The purpose of the comprehensive examination is to assess students’ mastery of program objectives and development of expertise within their concentration. This exam is a major milestone in doctoral ...