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Graduate Students

Mission Statement

The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program is to educate Master’s and Doctoral degree students through coursework, research, and participation in the development of innovative solutions to problems in mechanical engineering. The Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program will enable its graduates to become leaders in their discipline and provide technological and societal advancement through fundamental and applied research in science and engineering.

 

Current Student News 

  • Qualifying Exam Guide now online - The Qualifying Exam guide for the current year is now posted online and can be located here.
  • Join the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Group on Facebook! In an effort to help both new and current students interact outside of the classroom, we have set up a group on Facebook specifically for ME Graduate students. Look for "Ohio State Mechanical Engineering Graduate Students" in the groups area of Facebook and request to be added.

 Contact Information and Office Hours 

The Graduate Student Services offices are located in:
Scott Laboratory Suite N250 (Rooms N250F and N250G)
201 W. 19th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210.  

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please e-mail megradprogram@osu.edu if you would like to set up an appointment.

Upcoming Deadlines and Important Dates
Date Day Information
June 22, 2009 Mon • First day of classes for First Term and Summer Qtr.
June 26, 2009 Fri • Last day to add a Summer Qtr course without instructor’s written permission (advisor signature required for graduate students after this date).
    • Last day to add a First Term course without written permission of instructor and department chair.
June 27, 2009 Fri • Last day to apply for Resident status for Summer Qtr. (with appropriate documentation)
July 3, 2009 Fri • Independence Day observed--no classes, offices closed.
July 6, 2009 Mon • Application to graduate for master’s and doctoral students due in 247 University Hall.
    • Last day to add a First Term course without petitioning.
    • Last day to drop a First Term course without a “W” on your record.
    • Last day to drop a course or withdraw from First Term without petitioning.
    • Last day to add a Summer Qtr course without written permission of instructor and department chair.
    Note: Because of terms the student system can only handle dropssystematically through the 2nd Friday, not the 3rd.
    • Deadline for Summer Quarter students to withdraw from or enroll in and pay for Student Health Insurance
July 13, 2009 Mon • Last day to add a Summer Qtr course without petitioning (Third Week Rule).
    • Last day to drop a Summer Qtr course without a “W” on your record.
July 22, 2009 Wed • Last day of regularly scheduled classes for First Term.
July 23-24, 2009 Thu-Fri • Final examination for First Term only.
July 27, 2009 Mon • Second Term classes begin, 7:30 a.m.
July 31, 2009 Fri • Last day to add a Second Term course without written permission of instructor and department chair.
August 7, 2009 Fri • Last day to add a Second Term course without petitioning.
    • Last day to drop a course or withdraw from Second Term or Summer Qtr without petitioning.
    • Last day to drop a Second Term course without a “W” on your record.
August 12, 2009 Wed • Report of Master’s Examination or Final Oral Examination for doctoral students due in 247 University Hall.
August 19, 2009 Wed • Approved Master’s thesis, doctoral dissertation and related fees due in 247 University Hall.
August 24, 2009 Mon • Last day of regularly scheduled classes for Summer Qtr and Second Term.
August 25-27, 2009 Tue-Thu • Final Examinations for Qtr and Second Term courses
August 30, 2009 Sun • Summer Commencement.
September 7, 2009 Mon • Labor Day--offices closed.

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   ME @ OSU

Graduate Program Information Session
October 17, 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.