Students admitted to the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences from secondary schools must meet the minimum requirements of the University and their high school preparation should include mathematics, physics, chemistry and English. Students should study as much mathematics as available in high school, including algebra, trigonometry and, if possible, some calculus and computer science. The study of mechanical drawing, including computer-aided design, is also highly desirable. Four years of English are recommended. The ability to read, write and speak effectively will greatly enhance one’s progress in the engineering profession.

Acceptance Criteria for Aerospace Engineering

A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 for all university courses, for all science courses and for all engineering courses is required for admission. When there is heavy demand for admission, the department may find it necessary to raise the GPA requirement above 2.0 to limit class sizes to an acceptable level. Students should consult the SEAS Office of Student Services, 410 Bonner Hall, for more information.

Transfer Information

Students who have attended an accredited community college, four-year college or university may begin their aerospace engineering studies with advanced standing. Students who have completed at least 12 semester hours of coursework prior to the date of their application to the university are considered transfer students and must meet the minimum requirements of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The full evaluation of personal academic records is made by the SEAS Office of Student Services at orientation as students are registering for their first semester at UB. Transfer students completing an engineering science program at community colleges can normally expect to complete the Aerospace Engineering Degree with two to two and one-half additional years of study at UB. Graduates of associate degree programs in technology receive only a very limited amount of transfer credit and can expect three and one-half to four additional years of study at UB to complete the Aerospace Engineering Degree requirements. To limit class sizes to acceptable levels, GPA minimums for admission may vary from year to year.

Application materials to begin Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering studies at Buffalo may be obtained from any New York State high school counselor or by writing to the Office of Admissions, Capen Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260. The university web page is at www.buffalo.edu