Each Mechanical Engineering program is characterized by a set of unique characteristics. These characteristics differentiate, even in subtle ways, one program from another. Why then, you might ask, should I pursue Mechanical Engineering studies at Valparaiso University?
* Program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
* An exclusively undergraduate engineering program, featuring small class sizes taught by full-time faculty whose primary interest is your education.
* Interdisciplinary design projects and small laboratory groups foster teamwork and development of interpersonal skills.
* Comprehensive course offerings in core areas of study, including Thermal & Fluids Sciences, Solid Mechanics and Design, and Manufacturing.
* Extensive computational and laboratory facilities dedicated to Automatic Controls, Energy Systems, Experimental Stress Analysis, Fluids, Measurements, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Material Science & Testing, and Vibrations.
* Laboratories provide numerous opportunities for "hands-on" experience with engineering test equipment.
* Opportunities for participation in funded undergraduate research programs.
* Reputation for a gender neutral learning environment.
* Co-operative Education program with employment opportunities throughout the United States and some foreign countries. A summer engineering internship program is also available.
* Development of the whole individual is enhanced by participation in diverse course offerings in the College of Arts and Sciences.
