Mechanical Engineering funds thesis degrees through Graduate Assistantships, Teaching Assistantships and Graduate Teaching Fellowships.  Definitions of these opportunities are available at the Office of Graduate Studies.  To obtain a Research Assistantship, prospective students are encouraged to learn about Research Faculty by visiting the research division Faculty list.  Students are then encouraged to contact Faculty to learn about hiring opportunities for the coming academic year.  Admission into the PhD or MS-Thesis program is based on acquiring a Faculty Advisor. 

PhD Students can obtain a ‘master’s along the way’ by satisfying master’s degree requirements.  This program allows students to obtain formal degrees in pursuit of a PhD.  Students with a Master’s degree can participate in the Graduate Teaching Fellowship and summer internships, where qualified. 

Transfer credits can be applied towards Mines’ degrees.  Details about transfer limits can be found on the Graduate catalog: Transfer limits. 

Students can reference the ME Graduate Canvas page to initiate the transfer process.

Mines offers an active and engaged student experience.  Information about Graduate Student Government and other involvement opportunities can be found by visiting the Office of Graduate Services.