Current Students

Declaring Mechanical Engineering

Are you interested in pursuing this major?

Stanford freshmen and sophomores who want to pursue mechanical engineering should follow the course plan prescribed in Section 1 of the SoE Undergraduate Handbook. Taking the appropriate math and sciences courses in the early years will be a great help throughout the undergraduate program.

Non-Stanford Students

At Stanford University students do not apply as undergraduates to specific departments, but rather to the university itself. This allows students to explore many options and develop their interests before committing to a specific major.

Undergraduate students declare their majors in their second year of study (and no later than the beginning of junior year) and then continue in a major subject for the duration of their undergraduate studies.

If you are currently considering attending Stanford, see the Undergraduate Admissions site for more information.
Declaring ME as your major

Stanford undergraduates who wish to declare mechanical engineering as their major should call (650)725-7695 or stop by the Student Services Office, located in building 530, room 125.

Interested students may also wish to consult with an undergraduate advisor about declaring this major.
Instructions for Declaring Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Product Design (BSPD) and Biomechanical Engineering (BME)

  • Obtain your Stanford transcript (unofficial is fine)
  • Complete the Program Sheet
  • ME Majors only: Please contact the ME Undergraduate Peer Advisor at mepeeradvisor@lists.stanford.edu for an appointment to go over your program sheet and select an advisor. You will be required to attend a lunch meeting to go over ABET requirements.
  • Once you have these documents, and have met with the peer advisor, bring them to the Mechanical Engineering Student Services Office.
  • E-mail Brittany Voelker at bvoelker@stanford.edu, (or let her know in person) when you have formally declared the ME major in Axess so that she can approve it in the system.

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