Find more information on degree requirements, curriculum, planning, and student resources below.
Degree requirements and curriculum
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Pre-M.S. entry
- Post-M.S. entry (non-UW degree)
- Post-M.S. entry (UW M.S.)
- Qualifying exam policy
- Ph.D. supervisory committee
- Ph.D. general examination
- Ph.D. reading committee
- Ph.D. final examination
Data Science degree options
Current enrolled ME graduate students are eligible to apply for Data Science degree options. The students must complete an application form, and contact the graduate academic advisors to declare interest in pursuing the Data Science degree track.
- Application form
- Master's – Data Science option
- Ph.D. – Data Science option
- Ph.D. – Advanced Data Science option
Concentrations course list
Graduate students can focus their studies on one of several subject areas. Keep in mind when planning your schedule that full-time status (10 or more credits) may be necessary to fulfill financial aid or visa requirements. The maximum number of credits covered by a tuition waiver is 11 during the autumn, winter, and spring quarters and 2 in the summer.
Forms & templates
Resources for thesis options, master's to Ph.D. application, special projects, and petitions.
- Graduation petition
- Ph.D. recommendation request
- Ph.D. application form
- M.S. Plan of Study: all-coursework option
- M.S. Plan of Study: project-based option
- M.S. Plan of Study: thesis-track option
- Thesis proposal template (Must be signed by the student's faculty adviser before being submitted to the Graduate Program Adviser)
- Graduate project registration form
Student support and resources
- Graduate students exams calendar
- Graduate research guide
- Graduation procedures
- ME Graduate Student Association (MEGA)
- UW International Student Services (ISS)
- Course registration - UWPCE certificate programs
- Instructions: Creating a daily email digest