The Ohio State University

All students who have declared their interest in mechanical engineering but have not yet been admitted to the major are designated as pre-major students.  Pre-major students are woking toward the completion of the pre-requisite coursework for mechanical engineering.  Because admission to the major is competitive, it is important that pre-major students closely monitor their SPHR (secondary point-hour ratio) and see their academic advisor if they experience any academic struggles. 

On a lighter note, pre-major students are also encouraged to start exploring the opportunities available to them outside of their coursework, such as student project teams, the Engineering Co-op & Internship Program, or other University organizations.  Also, pre-major students who are interested in planning ahead should visit our "Major Students" page for more information on about majoring in mechanical engineering, as well as information on undergraduate research and preparing for graduate or professional (medical, law, business) school.