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Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University

 

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Academic Standards

Academic Standards for Undergraduates in Mechanical Engineering:
A student in the Sibley School must be registered for a minimum of 12 credit hours throughout each term other than the last one. Good Standing: To be in good standing each term, an undergraduate mechanical engineering student must: a) pass at least 12 credit hours each term other than the final one; b) have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 each term; c) have a cumulative GPA of 2.0; and d) make satisfactory progress toward the requirements for graduation. Any student not in Good Standing is subject to review by the Academic Standards Committee. Possible actions include Warning, Required Leave of Absence for a period specified by the Faculty; and Required Withdrawal.

To graduate in Mechanical Engineering:  A grade of C- or better is required for all M.E. Major required courses used to satisfy the Major Program EXCEPT: MAE 3780(378) or Engrd 2100(210) or Physics 3360(360) (if taken); Physics 2214(214), MAE 3272(327), MAE 4272(427), and MAE 4300 (or MAE 428 prior to Fall 2008), those courses require a passing grade of D- or better.  In addition, a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 is required. 

Mechanical Engineering Major Required Courses:  A grade of C- or better is required in ENGRD/MAE 2210(221), ENGRD 2030(203), MAE 2120(212), 2250(225), 3230(323), 3240(324), 3250(325), and 3260(326).

Mechanical Engineering Major Program Electives: A passing grade is required for: (Senior) Design Elective, Math Elective, Technical Elective, Concentration courses, and any additional Major Approved Electives, if needed to meet the 9-credit minimum of 3000+ MAE elective courses.

note: the S/U option is allowed only for Liberal Studies Distribution and Advisor Approved Elective courses with only one S/U used per semester.  Exception: If one course is only offered as S/U, the S/U option may be applied towards an additional course during the same term.

 

Applicability:
The Curriculum requirements described above apply to the class of 2004 and beyond.