1. Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Information Session for Prospective Dual Degree Students This information session is intended for all applicants to the dual degree program in mechanical engineering, allowing highly qualified individuals to pursue a Bachelors and a Masters degree concurrently.

2. Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Summary Time requirements for degree completion, US Dept of Ed Requirements, and State of NY Requirements Classification as 6th year student after 197 quarter credits Thesis defense scheduling, etc. Degree Audits Application for Graduation

3. Mechanical Engineering R·I·T BS / Master of Engineering Program Career Oriented focus Primarily directed towards students NOT considering continued graduate study at the doctoral level This is a non-thesis degree. Capstone Project => Fall: Design Project Mgmt, Wtr/Spr: Team Manager or Lead Engineer on a Multi-Disc Senior Design Team. Three required courses: Math 1, System Modeling, Computer Implementation of FEM Four Concentration courses from one of numerous concentration areas, INSIDE or OUTSIDE of Mechanical Engineering. Possibilities include thermo-fluids, controls, design, manufacturing, business, and customized program of study. BS Degree: 197 quarter credit hours, 5 co-ops MEng Degree: 48 quarter credit hours BS/MEng Degree: 233 quarter credit hours, 4 co-ops Double counting of 12 credits, 1 co-op reduction Both degrees MUST be awarded concurrently in accordance with State of New York Department of Education regulations.

4. Mechanical Engineering R·I·T BS / Master of Science Program Research Oriented focus Primarily directed towards students considering continued graduate study at the doctoral level Thesis is required. Student may select 5 credit or 9 credit option. I STRONGLY recommend the 9 credit thesis option, with one less graduate elective. Research Methods Class: 0304-701, to help you identify a thesis topic, prepare a statement of work, and get started on your literature review Two required courses: Math 1, Math 2 Three required core courses from one of three focus areas BS Degree: 197 quarter credit hours, 5 co-ops MS Degree: 45 quarter credit hours BS/MS Degree: 230 quarter credit hours, 4 co-ops Double counting of 12 credits, 1 co-op reduction Both degrees MUST be awarded concurrently in accordance with State of New York Department of Education regulations.

5. Mechanical Engineering R·I·T 0304-701Research Methods Offered as a graduate elective Topics: –Thesis topic presentations by ME faculty –Interview and selection of thesis topic, decide MS vs. M Eng –Paper reviews in topic area –Literature search, patent search, and thesis consult with librarian –Prepare & Submit formal literature review –Prepare & Submit Statement of work –Prepare & Submit formal thesis proposal Recommended for 3 rd or 4 th year dual degree students considering the BS/ME with a thesis Determine level of interest from fourth year students

6. Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Dual Degree Completion Constraints NYS Department of Education requires that both degrees be conferred simultaneously for dual degree program, or double counting is not allowed. If BS is awarded separately from Master’s then student MUST make up 12 graduate credits. US Department of Education requires reporting of retention data for BS degrees in August of year 6. If student receives BS degree 9/1 or later, they are counted as an attrition from the program forever. This adversely affects program accreditation. RIT programs as registered with NYS and US require all Masters degrees to be completed within seven years of first graduate course, or courses older than 7 years need to be replaced prior to degree award. All Mech. Eng. dual degree students, when admitted, were informed of the requirement to complete BOTH degrees by May of Year 6. If BOTH degrees are not completed by May 15 of Year 6, student will be separated from the dual degree program automatically. Under extenuating circumstances, a dual degree extension may be granted through August 15 th of Year 6. No extensions will be granted by RIT beyond Aug. 15 th. All students in dual degree program must be certifiable for BS degree by May of year 5.

7. Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Classification as 6 th year level Starting immediately, RIT is implementing a tracking mechanism to monitor progress of dual degree students. After 197 credits hours, students will transition from year level 5 status to year level 6 status. Financial aid award will be modified to insure no net impact on your scholarship awards.

8. Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Opportunities in the ME Dept. I am interested in maintaining a database of dual degree students wishing to work in the department. We often seek students as PC labbies, graders, lab assistants, shop assistants, etc. In particular, we are looking for one or two 4 th year dual degree students to assist Dr. Gupta in mechanics lab this year and next.

9. Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Academic Advising Report You can print a copy of your personal AAR through the Student Information System at any time. Use the AAR to confirm progress towards your degree, and credit for all activities including transfer, AP, co-op, course repeats, etc.

10. Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Application for Graduation Fill one complete form out for each degree you will receive File the form at the start of your second to last quarter of enrollment (e.g. Fall or Winter of your fifth year) Dual degree students should indicate which quarter they anticipate being done with ALL degree requirements for EACH DEGREE independently! Must complete ALL undergrad req’ts to walk for BS degree in May of year 5. Must complete ALL graduate req’ts to walk for Masters degree in May of year 5. Students not completing graduate req’s walk for Masters degree in May of year 6.

11. Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Repeat of Grade Form Make sure your SIS AAR indicates “Re” for each repeated course Failure to file a Repeat of Grade form may adversely impact your GPA! Do not wait until the last quarter! File these earlier to make sure the proper GPA computation appears on interview transcripts!

12. Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Liberal Arts Worksheet Start working on your liberal arts worksheet now! You must satisfy both the CORE and CONCENTRATION Requirements! Your Liberal Arts Worksheet needs to be approved by Liberal Arts Office of Academic Advising, not by Mechanical Engineering!

13. Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Your Degree Completion Checklist You should prepare your OWN checklist to prepare a plan towards graduation These are available in the ME Office Versions available for each program option (BS/MS, BS/MEng, Auto, Aero, etc.) Resolve discrepancies 3 qtr’s prior to graduation!

14. Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Common Pitfalls Make sure every co-op segment has student and employer work reports completed – do not let “I” roll to “F”! Verify completion of all wellness (Phys. Ed.) requirements Verify completion of the Writing Assessment Verify all Transfer an A/P Credit on AAR

15. Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Senior Design Pre-requisites Senior Design is intended to be the capstone experience for M.E. students that helps with the transitions from “student” to “practicing engineer.” Senior Design I and II should be immediately prior to graduation! You must be at fifth year standing in order to register for senior design. This means… Completion of at least three co-op blocks Completion of your degree plan checklist, showing your quarter by quarter plan of study through graduation Due to curricular change approved by the faculty, students may elect to take four technical electives (0304-464 DFM has been replaced with a technical elective) There have been significant changes to senior design, particularly with respect to scheduling logistics, and the introduction of multi- disciplinary teams. You should plan to use Fridays for Senior Design!

16. Mechanical Engineering R·I·T To-Do List for Graduation All M.E. students must complete the writing competency test. This should be done in your third year. DO IT NOW!! File an APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION form for each degree you will complete. Dual Degree students must file two forms! File a REQUEST FOR REPEAT OF GRADE form for every course that you have taken twice, to insure proper computation of your GPA and PFOS GPA. Plan a quarter by quarter schedule of classes and co-op between today and graduation. Compare your plan against the course rotation to make sure the classes are offered when you plan to take them! Complete your LIBERAL ARTS CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS WORKSHEET to insure that you have met these requirements. Confirm that your co-op reports (student and employer) have been filed for each co-op segment completed. Confirm that all information regarding AP and TRANSFER credit is on file in the Mechanical Engineering Office.

17. Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Suggested BS/MEng Course Plan YearFallWinterSpringSummer 4th Heat Trans. (4)LA Core 6 (4)Tech Elec 1 (4) Industry Co-Op #4 Transport (4)Science El. (4)T.F. Lab II (1) Sys. Dyn. (5)LA Sr. Sem (2)LA Conc 1 (4) Grad Core 2 (4)Grad Core 3 (4) Grad Conc 1 (4)Grad Conc 2 (4)Grad Conc 3 (4) 5th Des Proj Mgt (4)Sr. Design I (4)Sr. Design II (4) Done $$ Tech Elec 2 (4)Tech Elec 3 (4)Free Elec 1 (4) LA Conc 2 (4)LA Conc 3 (4) Grad Conc 4 (4)Grad Elec 2 (4) 0304-730 Design Project Management Revised Sequence Suggested for AY2003-2004 and AY 2004-2005 students only

18. Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Current BS/MS Course Plan YearFallWinterSpringSummer 4th Heat Trans. (4)Lib Art Core 6 (4)Tech Elec 1 (4) Research Co-Op #4 Transport (4)Science El. (4)T.F. Lab II (1) Sys. Dyn. (5)LA Sr. Sem (2)LA Conc 1 (4) Grad Math II (4)Grad Elec 1 (4) Grad Core 1 (4)Grad Core 2 (4)Grad Core 3 (4) 5th Tech Elec 2 (4)Sr. Design I (4)Sr. Design II (4) BS/MS Thesis Defense Tech Elec 3 (4)Free Elec 1 (4)Grad Elec 2 (4) LA Conc 2 (4)LA Conc 3 (4) Thesis (2)Thesis (3)Thesis (4) 0304-701 Research Methods Revised Sequence Suggested for AY2003-2004 and AY 2004-2005 students only

19. Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Alternative BS/MS Course Plan YearFallWinterSpringSummer 4th Heat Trans. (4)Lib Art Core (4)Tech Elec 3 (4) Research Co-Op #4 Transport (4)Science El. (4)T.F. Lab II (1) Sys. Dyn. (5)LA Sr. Sem (2)Lib Art Conc (4) Tech Elec 1 (4)Lib Art Conc (4) Tech Elec 2 (4)Sr. Design I (4)Sr. Design II (4) 5th Free Elec 1 (4)Free Elec 2 (4) BS/MS Thesis Defense Grad Elec 1 (4)Grad Math II (4)Grad Elec 2 (4) Grad Core 1 (4)Grad Core 2 (4)Grad Core 3 (4) Thesis (3) 0304-701Research Methods Revised Sequence Suggested for AY 2005-2006 students OVERLOAD QTR

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