机械工程系提供一个以工程基础知识，艺术和科学为基础的专业研究课程，并且通过人际关系技能的发展，体验式学习和对终身学习的欣赏而得到补充。毕业生准备将他们的知识应用于社会的需求，并帮助塑造未来。独家的本科课程，包括小班制，跨学科设计项目和可促进团队合作的小型实验室小组，广泛的计算和实验室设施，参与资助的本科研究计划（包括夏季研究）的机会
Students in Mechanical Engineering at Valpo develop a broad knowledge enabling them to enter almost any field. They can also specialize in sustainability, manufacturing, or mechatronics, allowing them to customize their degree to fit their particular interests. Students learn by doing in state-of-the-art laboratory and manufacturing facilities and have the opportunity to perform undergraduate research projects, including working in the only solar furnace in the nation at an undergraduate university. Mechanical Engineering students develop strong communication and leadership skills to accompany their technical expertise. Well-rounded Valpo engineers are highly sought by industry, as evidenced by an overall engineering placement rate of greater than 99% over the past four years.