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Access the resources, academic support, and hands-on opportunities you need to succeed as a Mechanical Engineering student at Stony Brook University!
Academic Resources
Academic Planning & Degree Information
Access degree requirements, academic policies, declaration information, and student support resources. To apply for major admission, complete the CEAS Major/Minor Declaration/Drop Form. Questions about major entry requirements, course planning, registration questions, or graduation planning? Contact the CEAS Undergraduate Student Office.
Undergraduate Catalog CEAS Major/Minor Declaration/Drop Form CEAS Undergraduate Student Office
Technical & Science Electives
Requirements: All students must complete a minimum of 9 Technical Elective credits, including at least 2 MEC courses, and a minimum of 3 Basic Science Elective credits.
Technical Electives
| Department | Approved Courses |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering (MEC) | 393, 398, 423, 450, 455, 456, 465, 499, and approved 500-level courses (department approval and GPA ≥ 3.0 required) |
| Applied Mathematics & Statistics (AMS) | 310, 311, 315, 341, 342, 351 |
| Biomedical Engineering (BME) | 353, 481 |
| Civil Engineering (CIV) | 310, 422 |
| Chemical Engineering (CME) | 369 |
| Computer Science (CSE) | 308, 327, 328, 352 |
| Electrical Engineering (ESE) | 305, 306, 311, 330, 347, 350, 352, 380, 381 |
| Materials Science & Engineering (ESG) | ESG 333, ESG 339 |
| Materials Science & Engineering (ESM) | ESM 335, ESM 336, ESM 353, ESM 369, ESM 486 |
| Technology & Society (EST) | 326, 327, 364, 391, 393 |
| Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) | Three upper-level credits may count as one technical elective; up to six credits may count as two technical electives with permission from the Undergraduate Program Director. |
Basic Science Electives
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 251 / 252 | Modern Physics | 4 |
| ESG 281 | Engineering Intro Solid State | 3 |
| PHY 300 | Waves and Optics | 4 |
| CHE 132 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| BIO 202 | Molecular and Cellular Biology | 3 |
| BIO 203 | Cellular and Organ Physiology | 3 |
| GEO 310 | Introduction to Geophysics | 3 |
| GEO 312 | Structure and Properties of Materials | 3 |
| AST 203 | Astronomy | 4 |
| AST 205 | Introduction to Planetary Science | 3 |
| ATM 205 | Introduction to Atmospheric Science | 3 |
Course Registration & Permissions
Need help getting into a course? The MEC Course Permission Request Form can be used to request access and resolve registration issues.
Submit A Request For:
- Closed classes
- Instructor permission
- Support for a third (or additional) attempt of a course
- Prerequisites overrides
- MEC 499 enrollment
Course Permission Request Form
Faculty Mentorship
Beginning in the sophomore year, Mechanical Engineering students are paired with a Faculty Mentor who can provide guidance on technical electives, research opportunities, internships, experiential learning, career planning, and graduate study. Faculty Mentor assignments are shared via email each semester and are matched with student interests whenever possible.
Suggested Discussion Topics
- Research, independent study, and experiential learning opportunities
- Internships, co-ops, and career exploration
- Student organizations, design teams, and leadership opportunities
- Technical electives and areas of interest within mechanical engineering
- Graduate school and post-graduation plans
Required Faculty Mentor Meetings
Sophomore, junior, and senior students must meet with their Faculty Mentor during the designated meeting period each fall and spring semester. Failure to complete the required meeting will result in a registration hold!
Beyond the Classroom
Explore opportunities to gain hands-on experience through research, internships, co-ops, VIP teams, student organizations, and other experiential learning programs that build technical skills and prepare you for your future career.