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Master Degree Progam
The objective of the M.S. degree is to gain advanced knowledge for research, analysis and design in Mechanical Engineering. A summary of degree requirements is provided below in the form of a timetable. For more detailed information, students should consult the Graduate Degree Requirements section of the Graduate Degree Programs Bulletin published by the University.
For more information, including deadlines, please visit the Graduate School's Thesis Informational Website at http://www.gradsch.psu.edu/current/thesis.html.
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Spring |
Summer |
| Seminar attendance |
within 1st year during both Fall and Spring semesters |
| Choose a faculty advisor |
End of first semester |
| Select thesis, paper, or proposal option |
End of first semester |
| Complete M.S. Degree Planning Form |
End of first semester |
| Activate intent to graduate on e-Lion at https://elion.oas.psu.edu/ (beginning of last semester) |
mid Sept. |
late Jan. |
late June |
| Complete graduate course credits and research |
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| Submit draft of thesis to Graduate School for format review |
early Oct. |
late Feb. |
mid June |
Submit draft of thesis/paper to Department faculty reader and complete the M.S. Thesis/Paper Approval Form.
The faculty reader MUST be must be a member of the Graduate Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. |
Due approximately two weeks after format review completed |
| Give oral presentation on thesis/paper |
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| Submit final copy of thesis to Graduate School |
mid Nov. |
mid April |
late July |
| Complete Graduate Student Checkout Form |
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| Schedule exit interview with Department Head |
minimum of two weeks before leaving campus |
| Attend Graduate School Commencement in Eisenhower Auditorium |
late Dec. |
mid May |
mid Aug. |
Seminar Attendance
MNE Faculty Advisor
Option A - Thesis
Option B - Paper
Option C - Ph.D. Thesis Proposal
Graduate Course Credit Requirements
Oral Presentation Requirement
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