B.S. Mechanical Engineering Course Timeline

This flow chart is a recommended sequence for students to follow, but it is not a one-size fits all plan for all students. Students that have AP/IB credits, dual-enrollment/transfer credits will see the above plan shift as those courses are removed from their plan. The above plan also does not take into account summers which is when a lot of students take their core courses.

Information for Current Students

Find important milestones, career gateway electives, and info for undergraduates who take graduate level courses by contacting your advisor or visiting the departmental intranet (eid login required).

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Mechanical Engineering Freshman Introduction to Research in Engineering (FIRE)
  • This opportunity is only offered to incoming freshmen. Applications are emailed out over the summer.
Walker Summer Undergraduate Research Program


Find more options through the Cockrell School Research Opportunities

Students in a mechanical engineering lab at UT Austin
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Career Gateway Electives

Customize your coursework around your interests and goals.