Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)

School of Engineering and

Applied Science (SEAS)

2015-2016

Full-time faculty: 27

Undergraduate students: 165

Graduate students: 121

Annual research expenditures: $2.1 million

Quick Facts

Where to Find Us800 22nd Street, N.W., Suite 3000 George Washington UniversityWashington, DC 20052202-994-6749maeng@gwu.edu

When We Are ThereFall and Spring Semester Office Hours Mon-Friday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department

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Prof. Michael W. Plesniak Chairman

Science and Engineering Hall800 22nd St NWSuite 2888Washington, DC 20052

(202) 994-1802

Email: seasgrad@gwu.edu

Graduate Student Services Office

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Who should I contact about…?

Academic Advisor

•All academic advising•Research interests•Selection of courses•Signature for paper registrations and ISO forms•Transfer of credits Form

2nd Floor Graduate Student Services

•Paperwork (process Transfer of Credits)•Graduation Clearance•Directing to correct office for questions about Registration and RTF Forms

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Field of Study: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)

Areas of Focus: •Aerospace Engineering•Design of Mechanical Engineering Systems•Robotics•Fluid Mechanics, Thermal Sciences and Energy•Industrial Engineering (MS degree only)•Solid Mechanics and Materials Science and Bio-Nano-Materials Engineering•Structures and Dynamics•Robotics-Mechatronics and Controls

Graduate Certificates•Computer Integrated Design•Energy Engineering & Management

Fields of Study & Areas of Focus

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You must be registered for each semester (fall and spring) until the semester you graduate. See the Registrar’s website for policies on registration each semester.

For Research Courses You must complete•A Registration Transaction Form (RTF, not the EZ) and •A Research Course Request Form

These need to be signed by your advisor and the department chairman.

Registration for Classes

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Master’s Program11 Graduate Courses (33 credit hours) for the non-thesis option

OR

8 Graduate Courses (24 credit hours); a thesis with (6 credit research hours)

3 Required Courses*•ApSc 6212 or 6213•MAE 6286•One course chosen from MAE 6207, 6221 or 6276

MAE Department Specific Information

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As of June 15, 2015

The notation of I (Incomplete) may be recorded if a student, for reasons beyond his or her control, is unable to complete the work of the course AND if the instructor approves the reason before grades must be reported.

The I may be used only if the student's prior performance and class attendance in the course have been satisfactory.

Failure to complete the work of a course that is not satisfactorily explained to the instructor before the date when grades must be turned in will be graded F. 

To Request an Incomplete, You Must

1. Complete a Request for Incomplete Grade form

2. Obtain the instructor’s approval

3. Return the form to 2nd floor Graduate Student Services Center

Academic Policies: Incompletes

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The I may remain on the record for a maximum of one year, but the instructor should set a shorter period when the uncompleted work must be made up.

An incomplete that is not removed within one calendar year or at the time of graduation of the student (whichever occurs first) is automatically changed to an IF.

The I cannot be removed by the student’s reregistering for the course here or taking its equivalent elsewhere.

When the I is changed to a letter grade, the I followed by the letter grade (e.g., IB) will appear on the student’s record.

Academic Policies: Incompletes

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As an example for forms such as:• Registration Transaction Form• Research Course Request Form• Change of Advisor Form

We do have other forms available but the above is just an example of some.

For all forms, please visit the Graduate Student Services desk on the second floor of the Science and Engineering Hall Suite 2885 and ask the desk person to request that an Advanced Degree Program Coordinator come to assist you.

Forms:

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School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringGraduate Student BulletinAcademic AffairsOnline Course EvaluationsOffice of the Registrar (Course Registration)Schedule of ClassesGelman Library (GW's main university library)University CalendarColonial Central (all students services)

Resources for Students

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