San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132, United States

San Francisco State University is a public research university in San Francisco. It was established in 1899 as the San Francisco State Normal School and is part of the California State University system.

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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

The required courses provide a thorough grounding in the essentials of mechanical engineering. Elective courses taken as part of one of the areas of emphasis allow for specialization. The areas of emphasis currently offered are mechanical design, thermal-fluid systems, and robotics and controls. Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program are expected to have, within a few years of graduation:

  • Established themselves as practicing professionals or engaged in graduate study in mechanical engineering or a related area.
  • Demonstrated an ability to be productive and responsible professionals. 
  • Acted as representatives of their profession in their communities.

The number of units required for graduation and the G.E. requirements are described in the Undergraduate Education section of this Bulletin.

Courses are scheduled during the day as well as the late afternoon and evening. Other information and assistance in selecting courses can be obtained from a major advisor, by calling (415) 338-1174, by emailing engrasst@sfsu.edu, or by writing to:

School of Engineering
San Francisco State University
Science Building
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132.

https://bulletin.sfsu.edu/colleges/science-engineering/engineering/bs-mechanical-engineering/

 

Click Here for Undergraduate Application
Application for Admission: Complete Application Online (see link above)

Application Fee: Pay $70 online

Required Documents:

- Transcripts
All Previous Secondary Schools - Minimum GPA - 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

Proof of High School Graduation

All Previous Universities if Undergraduate Transfer - Minimum GPA - 2.00 (on a 4.0 scale)

- TOEFL (61), IELTS (6.0) or PTE (45) - Official Scores Only 

- SFSU does not accept the Duolingo exam at the undergraduate level

- English Proficiency requirement waivers click here

- ACT (22 English)/SAT (550 Reading & Writing) can be used to show English proficiency

- Copy of Passport

- NACES approved evaluation NOT required

Applicants with lower TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Scores or NO SCORES can be considered for Conditional Admission. Please go to the CONDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS tab for Conditional Admission Requirements. 

Application Deadlines: - Program Specific

Please Note: The following majors are considered Impacted Programs. All applications must be received by the Priority Deadlines listed below.

Accounting Concentration in Business, Apparel Design & Merchandising, Biology (all concentrations), Chemistry & Biochemistry, Child & Adolescent Development, Dietetics, Environmental Studies, Health Education, Industrial Design (all concentrations), Kinesiology (all concentrations), Nursing (all programs), Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, and Visual Communication Design.

Priority Deadlines: Fall - 30 November, Spring - 31 August

Final Fall Deadline: 1 May

Final Spring Deadline: 30 September