Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Information Session for Prospective Dual Degree Students This information session is intended for all applicants to the dual degree program in mechanical engineering, allowing highly qualified individuals to pursue a Bachelors and a Masters degree concurrently. MEng Mech E or MS Mech E or MS STPP

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Dual Degree Admissions Process Dec The ME DEPT will invite applications for the dual degree programs 4 Feb 2011 – Prospective Dual Degree Info Session 11 Mar 2011 – Applications are due to the ME Office 11 Mar 2011 – List of applicants provided to the co-op office. 18 Mar 2011 – Faculty letters of reference due to the ME Office. Review begins. Spring Quarter – Prospective Dual Degree Students should enroll in the co-op training course Spring Quarter – Prospective Dual Degree Students should attend the spring career fair Spring Quarter – Prospective Dual Degree Students MAY enroll in Math I for Engineers, IF they have completed all other required math courses Summer Quarter – Prospective Dual Degree Students are eligible for Summer co-ops, and summer-fall double block co-ops. June 2011 – Application review concludes, and considers all grades at RIT through the end of spring quarter Possible Outcomes: –Students may be offered admission to the BS/MEng or BS/MSSTPP program effective with the beginning of Fall Quarter (BS/MS comes AFTER admission to BS/MEng) –Students may be declined admission to the dual degree program –Students may be asked to complete additional courses, and/or increase their GPA prior to admission to the dual degree program.

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Dual Degree Semester Conversion I cannot share details of the planned conversion with you, until the revised program is approved by NYS Education Department: –NYSED’s Title 8, Chapter II Regulations of the Commissioner, Registration of postsecondary curricula, specifically states that –“Each curriculum for which registration is required shall be registered before the institution may publicize its availability.” –This means that, while we can give our prospective students every assurance that our semester programs will be as good or better than our quarter programs, we cannot provide details either verbally or in writing (including electronic means) until NYSED grants registration for the program… Timeline for conversion: –19 Jan 2011 – Revised graduate program approved by ME Faculty –21 Jan 2011 – Revised graduate program approved by KGCOE Graduate Curriculum Committee –7 Feb 2011 – Revised graduate program goes to review by RIT Graduate Council –Spring 2011 – Revised graduate program goes to review by NYSED –Summer 2011 – ??? – Upon approval by NYSED, full details will be shared with all students –Fall 2013 – Planned launch date for semesters Conversion Principles: –RIT is committed to ensuring that the conversion itself does not delay student’s time to graduation –I will provide advising support for dual degree students and faculty members working with dual degree students to help make the conversion as smooth as possible

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Dual Degree Opportunities You may be interested in these exciting things: BS / Master of Engineering in Mech E BS / Master of Science in Mech E BS in Mech E and MS in Science, Technology and Public Policy Unique to RIT! The ME DEPT will invite applications for the dual degree programs during the first three weeks of each Winter Quarter. Applications are due 11 March 2011 Admission decisions will be announced AFTER the conclusion of the spring quarter.

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T BS / Master of Engineering Program Career Oriented focus Primarily directed towards students NOT considering continued graduate study at the doctoral level This is a non-thesis degree. Capstone Project => Fall: Design Project Mgmt, Wtr/Spr: Team Leadership Responsibilities on a Multi-Disc Senior Design Team. Dr. Hensel advises all prospective dual degree students entering Summer 2011 and later to take these four courses as part of your graduate program planning: Math 1, Math 2, System Modeling, Computer Implementation of FEM Four Concentration courses from one of numerous concentration areas, INSIDE or OUTSIDE of Mechanical Engineering. Possibilities include thermo-fluids, controls, design, manufacturing, business, and customized program of study. BS Degree: 195 quarter credit hours, 5 co-ops MEng Degree: 48 quarter credit hours BS/MEng Degree: 231 quarter credit hours, 4 co-ops Double counting of 12 quarter credits, 1 co-op reduction Both degrees MUST be awarded concurrently in accordance with State of New York Department of Education regulations.

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T BS / Master of Science Program Research Oriented focus Primarily directed towards students considering continued graduate study at the doctoral level Thesis is required. Research Methods Class: , to help you identify a thesis topic, prepare a statement of work, and get started on your literature review Dr. Hensel advises all prospective dual degree students entering Summer 2011 and later to take these four courses as part of your graduate program planning: Math 1, Math 2, System Modeling, Computer Implementation of FEM BS Degree: 195 quarter credit hours, 5 co-ops MS Degree: 45 quarter credit hours (36 course, 9 thesis) BS/MS Degree: 228 quarter credit hours, 4 co-ops Double counting of 12 quarter credits, 1 co-op reduction Both degrees MUST be awarded concurrently in accordance with State of New York Department of Education regulations. Must take the GRE (Usually during Fall of year 4) for admission to the MS degree

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T BS - Mechanical Engineering & MS – Science Technology & Public Policy Public Policy Thesis Public Policy Graduate Degree Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Degree Primarily directed towards students considering work in the public sector, (planning departments, legislative positions, executive positions, law school, etc) Thesis is required -- Chaired by COLA faculty member Assumes that students are working on a public policy COLA undergrad concentration Very Unique, Innovative Program Three required focus courses agreed to by dept, advisor, student BS Degree: 195 quarter credit hours, 5 co-ops - Will be considered an undergrad in Mechanical Engineering until 195 credits MS Degree: Will be considered a grad in STPP after 195 credits Double counting of 12 quarter credits, 1 co-op reduction Both degrees MUST be awarded concurrently in accordance with State of New York Department of Education regulations

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Research Methods Offered as a graduate elective Topics: –Thesis topic presentations by ME faculty –Interview and selection of thesis topic, decide MS vs. M Eng –Paper reviews in topic area –Literature search, patent search, and thesis consult with librarian –Prepare & Submit formal literature review –Prepare & Submit Statement of work –Prepare & Submit formal thesis proposal Recommended for Fall 4 th year dual degree students considering the BS/MS in Mech E with a thesis Determine level of interest from fourth year students Must take the GRE for admission to the MS degree

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Dual Degree Completion Constraints NYS Department of Education requires that both degrees be conferred simultaneously for dual degree program, or double counting is not allowed. If BS is awarded separately from Master’s then student MUST make up 12 quarter graduate credits. US Department of Education requires reporting of retention data for BS degrees in August of year 6. If student receives BS degree 9/1 or later, they are counted as an attrition from the program forever. This adversely affects program accreditation. RIT programs as registered with NYS and US require all Masters degrees to be completed within seven years of first graduate course, or courses older than 7 years need to be replaced prior to degree award. All Mech. Eng. dual degree students, when admitted, were informed of the requirement to complete BOTH degrees by May of Year 6. If BOTH degrees are not completed by May 15 of Year 6, student will be separated from the dual degree program automatically. Under extenuating circumstances, a dual degree extension may be granted through August 15 th of Year 6. No extensions will be granted by RIT beyond Aug. 15 th. All students in dual degree program must be certifiable for BS degree by May of year 5. You may double count UP TO 12 quarter CREDITS towards both your BS and a Master’s Degree.

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Sixth Year Students RIT has implemented a tracking mechanism to monitor progress of dual degree students. After 195 quarter credits hours, students will transition from year level 5 status to year level 6 status. You will then be eligible for graduate student benefits such as fellowships, graduate loan programs, full time equivalency, etc. Years 1—5 (less than 195 quarter credits), dual degree students are classified as undergrads Year 6 (more than 195 quarter credits), dual degree students are classified as grads

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Opportunities in the ME Dept. I am interested in maintaining a database of dual degree students wishing to work in the department. We often seek students as PC labbies, graders, lab assistants, shop assistants, etc. Opportunities as teaching assistants are typically available for fourth and fifth year students

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Typical BS/MEng Course Plan ALL Master of Engineering in Mech E

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Typical BS/MS Course Plan ALL Master of Science in Mech E

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Typical BS/MS STPP Course Plan ALL Science Technology & Public Policy

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Graduate Student Handbook  ME Department Graduate Handbook is your guide.  Please read this handbook carefully.  Use this handbook when you meet with your advisor to plan your academic program.

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T Graduate Seminar Series Attend the weekly graduate seminars is required of all full time and FTE graduate students. Thursdays at 1:00 pm. Room (0 credits) Dr. Walter is the Instructor Dual Degree Students should add this class to your schedule every quarter (no cost), so that you can get announcements and about the seminars via

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T An Important Tip for MS Students… Do not delay your selection of a thesis topic, preparation of thesis proposal, and starting your literature review and research. Most students who get in financial trouble during their Master’s degree did not heed this advice. After you get started on your thesis topic, KEEP WORKING, do not let the deadlines of classwork homework interfere with your self-imposed deadlines for making progress on your thesis.

Mechanical Engineering R·I·T A Special Note; and a Challenge to EXCEL…  As part of the RIT ME Department’s process of continual improvement, the bar is raising on expectations of our graduate students.  Admissions standards have risen annually for three years both at the undergraduate and graduate level.  We intend to raise our Master’s program to the same level of National Prestige that our undergraduate program enjoys.  Maintain the highest standards of Academic and Professional Integrity – Other students look up to you, and will follow your leadership.  I expect our MS Students to submit at least one technical conference publication with their advisor prior to graduation.  I expect our MEng Students to become student leaders in the department. Seek out opportunities to demonstrate leadership.

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