Graduate Admissions Requirements and Process

Admissions Qualifications

• Degree from accredited college or university
• Rank in upper 10 percentile of class or have "B" average in studies
• Master's applicants must have Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Doctoral applicants must have Master's degree in Engineering
• Doctoral applicants must have an adviser before being fully admitted. Applications will be distributed among MAE Faculty in specified area(s) of interest, and if appropriate Faculty member needs a Ph.D. student, he or she might choose to be the advisor.

The application fee and all of the following documents must be submitted directly to the Graduate College to receive admission consideration:

• TOEFL scores [Not required for OSU Graduates]
• GRE scores [Not required for OSU Graduates](GRE Codes: OSU Institution - 6546; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - 1502)
• One original transcript from each college or university attended (in English)
• Statement of Purpose clearly indicating one of the Six Areas of Study you are interested in pursuing
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation (typed on official institution or corporation letterhead [Not required for OSU Graduates]

To expedite the processing of your application, please do not include copies of project reports or awards and certificates you have received. If you would like to highlight specific accomplishments, please include them in bulleted format in your resume.

International Students

In order to receive your I-20 in a timely manner, we suggest your complete application be submitted by March 1st for fall admission and August 1st for spring admission.

The fastest and easiest way to apply is to complete the online application which can be found on the Graduate College Web site. All correspondence for admission into a graduate program is done through the Graduate College.

Teaching Assistantships

Upon acceptance, applicants will automatically be considered for a teaching assistantship. Please do not correspond with MAE about possible financial aid. An official letter will be mailed immediately to applicant if an assistantship has been awarded.

Research Assistantships

To receive a research assistantship the applicant must directly contact the MAE faculty in their area(s) of interest. Master's students will not, generally, be offered a research assistantship until after demonstrating at least a semester of hard work, motivation, and research proficiency within coursework and the laboratory setting. Doctoral applicants are usually offered research assistantships at the same time the applicant is admitted to the Graduate Program.

Admission Process

• Application materials are received and processed at the Graduate College
• The Graduate College will notify the applicant if more information is needed
• The application materials are sent to the MAE department for review
• The department will send their decision to the Graduate College
• The Graduate College will contact the applicant with the department's decision of their admission or denial

Note: Please do not correspond with the School of MAE regarding admission status. Unofficial results cannot be provided. You may view the Graduate Application Web site if you would like to know the current status of your application.

Application Forms and Contact Information

• Graduate College Website
• Graduate College Admission Requirements
• Graduate College Application Form - You Must Create an Account to Apply
• International Student Services
• Tuition and Fees Details
• Tuition Estimator
• If you need to reach the Graduate College, you may email them at
  grad-i@okstate.edu
• Please mail your application materials to:

  Graduate College
  Oklahoma State University
  202 Whitehurst
  Stillwater, OK 74078-1019

Graduate Admissions FAQ

Are there specific forms to fill out for letters of recommendations?

No, the Oklahoma State Graduate College does not require that you submit letters of recommendations in a specific format.

What are the different options for financial aid?

There are various sources of funding open to students. For more information, please see the page on Financial Assistance for Graduate Students.

When do I need to apply?

International students should apply at least six months before planned attendance, in order to ensure that the I-20 is received in a timely manner.

Where do I apply?

Students should apply for admission to the MAE program through the graduate college. These applications will then be forwarded to the academic secretary in the MAE Department.

Is the GRE required?

Students should apply for admission to the MAE program through the graduate college. These applications will then be forwarded to the academic secretary in the MAE Department.

What TOEFL score is required for international students?

International students must have a TOEFL computer-based score of 213 or higher.

Do Ph.D. students need to select an adviser before applying to the program?

If you are applying for our Doctoral program, you must have an adviser before you can be fully admitted. Your application will be distributed among MAE Faculty in your area(s) of interest, and if an appropriate Faculty member needs a Ph.D. student, they might choose to be your adviser.

How can I get an application?

The quickest way to apply is through the Graduate College. All application forms are located on their Web site.

Who will notify me of the application decision?

Once a decision has been made as to your admission, the Graduate College will send you confirmation.

For additional questions you might have about the Graduate Program in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, please refer to the MAE Graduate Study Manual. If your question has not been answered by the manual, please contact the Graduate Academic Secretary at maeacad@okstate.edu.