| Requirement |
Timeline |
Forms |
Instructions/Notes |
| Selection of Advisorand Advisory Committee |
First Semester |
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Dissertation committee will have a total of 3 members, including your primary advisor:- (2) Mechanical Engineering Professors (one can be student advisor)- (1) Outside of Mechanical Engineering |
| Plan of Study |
Second Semester |
MSME Plan of Study |
Must include:30 hours of credit beyond the baccalaureate degree including at least:- At least 12 hours of MEGR coursework- 3 hours of graduate level mathematicsFor thesis/creative design project option:- 6 hours of research/thesis credits AND 9 hours of graduate-level engineering electivesFor problem report option:- 3 hours of MEGR 7892 AND 12 hours of graduate-level engineering electivesFor coursework only option:- 15 hours of graduate-level engineering electives – a comprehensive exam is REQUIRED with this option |
| Transfer of Credit/Early Entry Students |
**For transfer students wishing to apply credit from an another institution, or as part of the Early Entry Program |
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Please consult with the Graduate Student Services Specialist for assistance with transfer of credit – no more than 6 credit hours may awarded as part of the transfer credit process |
| Thesis Proposal |
Third Semester |
Petition for Topic Approval |
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| Application for Admission to Candidacy |
End of Third Semester Application deadline as per Graduate School |
Application for Candidacy for a Degree Program
Graduation Information
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Student must list all classes and grades for the MSME program for a total of 30 credit hours. Form must be approved and signed by the Graduate Coordinator. Submit form to department –form forwarded to graduate school. |
| Schedule Thesis/Report Defense, or Comprehensive ExamSubmission of Thesis/Report Abstract |
Prior to defense |
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Visit department for scheduling assistance. Email the Graduate Coordinator and Student Services Specialist with the following details for public announcement:- Defense day, time, and location.- Primary advisor- Thesis Title and Abstract |
| Thesis Defense |
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Report of Comprehensive Exam, Thesis or Project Defense
Grade Change Form
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Submit completed defense report with signatures to department – form forwarded to graduate school. Change of grade for IP courses will be submitted to the Registrar’s Office following submission of successful defense report. |
| Submission of Thesis or Project/Report |
After successful defense, by the deadline indicated by the Graduate School – see UNC Charlotte Academic Calendar. To request an deadline extension for thesis submission, please contact the Graduate School directly |
Click here for electronic submission of thesis Click here for manual submission of thesis |
Theses must be approved by the Graduate School prior to final submission. Please make an appointment for preliminary review with the Graduate School well in advance of the thesis submission deadline. |
Graduate Students 