Prospective graduate students who do not qualify for regular student status may be offered admission with associate graduate student status. However, since each department's classification and requirements of associate students is different, you must check with the department to determine if you qualify to be admitted under associate status. Associate students must complete the first nine consecutive credit hours with at most one grade below B-. They will not be permitted to continue if they receive a grade below C. After nine credit hours of coursework, associate students must petition for regular status. Individual departments may require more rigorous probationary standard.
International applicants to the Graduate Programs of the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science must hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent foreign degree. Transcripts must be in the original language with an official English translation attached.
Internet-based TOEFL

Reading 20
Listening 15
Speaking 20
Writing 20
COMPOSITE 79
IELTS

Reading 6.5
Listening 6.0
Speaking 6.5
Writing 6.0
OVERALL 6.5
An official transcript from each university attended is required once admitted into the program. All transcripts should be converted to the American 4.0 grading scale, if possible, and sent in a sealed envelope to
Graduate Coordinator
Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
Two (2) letters of recommendation are required from qualified individuals to evaluate the applicant's academic achievement and potential for graduate studies.
The deadline for fall semester applications is July 15. The spring semester deadline is December 1. The deadline to be considered for financial support for the following academic year is January 15 (students must have a minimum gpa of 3.35 to be considered for financial support.)