The Mechanical Engineering Department's main office is housed in the R-Pod, which is on the third floor of the Engineering Building at Binghamton University. Mechanical Engineering faculty member offices are located in either the R-Pod or the adjoining S-Pod on the third floor.
The University's application process for undergraduate students is fairly straightforward. The University's application forms are available online. Forms can be printed and submitted via mail or application can be made online.
Undergraduate Admissions Office
Binghamton University
PO Box 6001
Binghamton, NY 13902-6001
607-777-2171
If you have questions, feel free to contact the Watson School Student Services Office at 607-777-6203.
Application Codes - When completing the University's application forms, the following codes are used to represent the Watson undergraduate programs.
We accept applications to our graduate program on a rolling basis. Suggested submission deadlines are February 1 for fall; November 1 for spring and March 1 for summer admission. International applicants should submit materials at least two weeks earlier.
A complete application packet includes:
Non-matriculated Students - It is possible to take graduate courses without applying to a graduate degree program. An application is required, and there is a $25 fee. Proof of baccalaureate degree in the form of a final, official transcript is required by the Graduate School. The attached file (.pdf,53)kb (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader - get free download) must be completed and submitted to the Graduate School. Applications are accepted during the registration periods for the semester of course offering (see academic calendar for registration dates).
Distance Delivery: Even if you are unable to come to the University for classes, you might consider taking graduate courses through the Watson School's EngiNet distance learning program.
To request an application or apply online, visit the Binghamton University Graduate School website. A non-refundable fee of $60 for electronic and $75 for paper applications should accompany your application.
For more information about graduate admissions to Binghamton University, contact:
Graduate Admissions Office
Binghamton University
P.O. Box 6000
Binghamton, New York 13902-6000
Phone: (607) 777-2234
Yes - The University's application process for transfer undergraduate students is fairly straightforward. Application forms are available online. Forms can be printed and submitted via mail or applications can be made online.
Undergraduate Admissions Office
Binghamton University
PO Box 6001
Binghamton, NY 13902-6001
607-777-2171
If you have questions, feel free to contact the Watson School Student Services Offices (Phone 607-777-6203 ).
Application Codes - In completing the University's application forms, the following codes are used to represent the Watson undergraduate programs.
After a transfer student is approved for admission into the Watson School, the content of courses that he or she has taken is evaluated and converted into the appropriate Watson School major. This process takes place before the student arrives for orientation. A two-year Associate of Science in Engineering science degree, or equivalent work, will transfer in as 60 credit package and junior-level status.
Degree requirements are outlined in the University Bulletin. More general information can be found on this web site for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
You're encouraged to visit the campus if you are interested in attending the Watson School. You are welcome to join group information sessions and student-guided tours of the campus held on most weekdays and selected Saturdays during the academic year. These sessions cover general information about admissions, academic and campus life, housing and the surrounding community. We encourage you to phone 607-777-2171 at least one week in advance of to be sure that a session will be scheduled for the day that you choose to visit.
Each fall the Admissions Office and individual Binghamton University schools host an open house for all interested potential applicants and their families. Each spring open houses are offered for all admitted freshmen and their families. These events provide general campus information as well as focused sessions on the Watson School, with the opportunity to meet faculty and staff representing your intended major. Check out the visiting campus section of the University's website for more information about visiting our campus.
Students interested in master's or doctoral studies at the Watson School should view our video on what makes a graduate education at Binghamton University so outstanding.
Back to TopFor everything that you ever wanted to know about undergraduate admission, visit our Undergraduate Admissions website.
For more information on how to apply for graduate studies, visit the Graduate School's website, and you are encouraged to check the special FAQ - Graduate section below.
The department decides. You should send only one package directly to the Graduate School, which will organize the application materials and send them to us.
Exam requirements and acceptable scores for international students can be found on the Graduate School website.
The TOEFL/IELTS score is not required if you have received a degree from a U.S. institution or if you have received a degree from an institution in a country whose native language is English.
All factors are taken into consideration, including TOEFL and GRE scores. Strength in other areas can compensate for low test scores. There are minimum required TOEFL scores. Although there is no firm minimum required score on the GRE, successful applicants typically have a score of 700 or higher on the Quantitative part of the GRE. Slightly lower scores may be accepted if the applicant is strong in other aspects (e.g., good course grades and/or strong research experience).
All factors are taken into consideration, including GPA. Strength in other areas can compensate for low GPA. We pay particular attention to your academic performance in the key courses in Mechanical Engineering; grades in junior-level and senior-level courses tend to be weighted most heavily.
Yes, it is important and we consider the reputation of an applicant's undergraduate university
It is difficult to isolate a single factor; they are all important.
Roughly 60 percent are international students.
Some master's students can receive financial support, usually as a teaching assistant (TA), and sometimes as a research project assistant (RPA). Exceptional academic performance, high test scores and research experience can increase your chances of receiving support.
Job opportunities depend heavily on many external factors (e.g., the economy, the particular area of specialization, the student's job search skills, etc.) so it is hard to give precise information on this. Graduates from our master's and PhD programs have been successful getting job offers from both large and small employers throughout the U.S. For additional information, consider conducting an Internet search or contacting the Mechanical Engineering Program's Director of Graduate Studies Junghyun Cho.
We begin looking at fall 2010 applications in November 2009. Deadline for funding consideration would be January 15, 2010.
