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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.

ACTION Fall Spring Summer
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      
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      
Submit final copy of thesis to Graduate School mid Nov. mid April late July
Complete Graduate Student Checkout Form      
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.

Option A - Thesis

Option B - Paper

Option C - Ph.D. Thesis Proposal

Graduate Course Credit Requirements

Oral Presentation Requirement

Faculty Advisor

 

 
 

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