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The USF Registrar鈥檚 Office provides step-by-step instructions, video tutorials, and FAQs to help you navigate course registration.

The USF Registrar鈥檚 Office offers a short tutorial video on how to register for a course with variable credit hours.

Course selection depends on your specific program requirements. Please refer to the Graduate Handbook for detailed degree requirements and course options.

As a new student, it鈥檚 strongly recommended that you begin with required core courses in your first semester to establish a solid foundation.

We also encourage you to schedule a meeting with the Graduate Program Director for personalized advising and to ensure you're on track with your academic plan.

At USF, Cost Recovery Courses are typically self-funded or self-supporting. If you have a Graduate Assistantship, please note that tuition waivers do not cover cost recovery courses鈥攜ou would be responsible for the full cost out of pocket. These courses may also not count toward certain types of financial aid, so it鈥檚 important to check with the Financial Aid Office if you have questions.

Cost recovery courses are usually offered through continuing education or professional programs. In the class schedule, you鈥檒l often see notes such as 鈥渇or students in this select program only鈥� and fees listed as $600 or more. These are key indicators that the course is part of a cost recovery program.

If you're ever unsure, feel free to reach out to the department before registering.

After the drop/add deadline, you鈥檒l need to complete a Graduate Petition via the Office of Graduate Studies.

1. Complete the form and have the instructor for each course you are adding or dropping sign the form

2. Upload the document into istart for approval from International Services (if you are an international student).

3. Write a short personal statement explaining your reason for the request.

4. Email your signed form and statement to ENG-MAEGrad@usf.edu.

Processing may take up to 7鈥�10 business days after college submission.

Candidacy applications involve two submissions, each with distinct requirements. Deadlines are announced at the start of each semester.

Missing deadlines could delay your candidacy by an entire term.

First submission:

• Supervisory Committee Form
• Affiliate Faculty Form (for non-USF graduate faculty)
• CV for any affiliate faculty committee member
• Faculty Advisor Statement (if the affiliate faculty member has no current research within the past 2 years, the faculty advisor must provide a statement explaining their relevancy to the committee)

Second submission 鈥� Admission to Candidacy & PhD Plan of Study Due

• Successful Proposal Defense Form
• Admission to Doctoral Candidacy Form
• PhD Plan of Study

As you prepare for your defense, please ensure you complete the following forms, which can be found on our website:

Graduate Forms: USF Mechanical Engineering Graduate Forms

1. Defense Assessment Rubric:

• Completed by each committee member
• Collected and submitted by the faculty advisor to ENG-MAEGrad@usf.edu.

2. Successful Defense Form:

• Please send this form to Catherine Burton.

3. ETD Certificate of Approval:

• This form is signed by your committee once your written thesis is approved.
• Please send it to Catherine Burton as well.

Everything you need can be found on our graduation information page.

Yes! You can apply at the beginning of the semester you plan to complete the MATW requirements. Please note that all catalog requirements must be satisfied based on the term in which you apply. Deadlines are announced each semester.

Submit the following:

• Graduation Checklist
• MSME Non-Thesis Plan of Study
• Portfolio of two project reports
• MATW Form

Note: OASIS will still display "Ph.D." when applying. This will update to 鈥淢S鈥� after the form is processed.

For all international student matters, please contact the Office of International Services directly.

USF offers a variety of resources to support your academic and research success:

Library Services

The USF Libraries provide research consultations, workshops, access to databases, and specialized support for graduate students.

Writing Studio

The Writing Studio offers one-on-one appointments to help you with academic writing at any stage鈥攆rom brainstorming to final edits.

USF Writing Studio

Teaching Assistant Resources

If you鈥檙e a Teaching Assistant, the Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning provides training and support to help you succeed in the classroom.

Graduate Student Programs 鈥� CITL

USF鈥檚 Career Services offers a wide range of support to help you explore career paths, prepare for internships, and succeed in the job market.

Career & Internship Resources

Get help with resume writing, interview preparation, job search strategies, and more. You can also schedule one-on-one career coaching appointments.

USF Career Services

Resume and Interview Prep

• Use Handshake to book resume reviews, mock interviews, and career fairs.
• Access tools like Big Interview and VMock to practice and refine your skills.

Search for internships, jobs, and career events through Handshake, USF鈥檚 online career management platform.

All applicants must complete the . If you have any questions about the application process, please reach out to GradAdmissions@usf.edu

Admission Information

Master鈥檚 Program

• Statement of Purpose
• Resume or CV
• Unofficial transcript from all post-secondary schools attended (official transcript required upon admission)
• English Proficiency scores (for international applicants)
• 2 Letters of Recommendation

PhD Program

• Statement of Purpose
• Resume or CV
• Unofficial transcript from all post-secondary schools attended (official transcript required upon admission)
• English Proficiency scores (for international applicants)
• GRE scores
• 3 Letters of Recommendation

Yes, a faculty mentor is required for admission to the PhD program. While all submitted PhD applications are reviewed by our faculty, we strongly encourage applicants to reach out to faculty members whose research aligns with their interests. This helps explore potential mentorship opportunities and strengthen your application.

You can explore our faculty profiles and research areas at the following link: USF Mechanical Engineering Faculty

Graduate assistantships (TAs and RAs) are awarded based on departmental needs and faculty selection 鈥� not automatically through admission. PhD students are most likely to be offered these positions.

We also encourage applying for external fellowships: Explore Funding Opportunities

To ensure a smooth transition into the graduate program, students are expected to have completed the following prerequisite courses during their undergraduate studies:

Required:

• Calculus I, II, III
• Differential Equations
• Thermodynamics
• Solid Mechanics

Highly Recommended:

• Heat Transfer
• Fluid Mechanics
• Dynamics

You may complete prerequisites as a non-degree-seeking student at USF or another accredited institution before applying.

To take undergraduate prerequisite courses, please apply for Non-Degree Seeking Admission. Once admitted, you鈥檒l be able to to register for the appropriate courses.

USF offers a in their Office of Graduate Studies portal. You can select your specific program and projected credit load to see a detailed breakdown. This tool accounts for tuition, mandatory fees, and other costs. Additional fees (health insurance, student activity, program-specific fees) are typically charged on top of tuition, depending on program and residency.