Students applying to the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) from secondary schools must meet the minimum requirements of the University. When available, Regents exam scores in math, chemistry, and physics are considered along with SAT/ACT, and high school average as a supplement to the standard UB admissions criteria for freshmen. 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, as possible, some calculus and computer science. The study of mechanical drawing, including computer-aided design, is also highly desirable. When appropriate, advanced placement credit and course waivers may be possible. Four years of English are recommended. Of course, the ability to read, write and speak effectively will greatly influence one’s potential in the engineering profession.

Acceptance Criteria for Mechanical Engineering

Current UB students in good academic standing may also be eligible for admission with minimum C grades in MTH 141, MTH 142, and PHY 107 with greater than a 2.0 GPA among these. In addition, a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 for all university courses, for all science courses and for all engineering courses is required. 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 Undergraduate Education, 410 Bonner Hall, for more detailed information.

Transfer Information

Students who have attended an accredited community college, four-year college or university may begin their mechanical engineering studies with advanced standing. Students who have completed less than 24 semester hours of coursework prior to their date of entry to the university are considered freshmen/transfer students and must submit secondary school credentials and college transcripts to the admissions office as part of their application. Students who have completed at least 24 semester hours of coursework prior to their date of entry are considered transfer students and must submit college transcripts to the admissions office as part of their application. Currently, a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required for transfer admission. A grade point average of 3.0 is recommended.

Transfer students completing an engineering science program at community colleges can normally expect to complete the Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering Degree requirements.

Applications to begin mechanical engineering studies at the University at Buffalo may be submitted online , or 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.