Applying for the MME Cohort

The mechanical engineering major is composed of four Blocks. The requirements in the University Catalog show these Blocks and the block course lists. Blocks 3 and 4 are collectively referred to as the MME Cohort. MME Cohort courses require special permission to register–given only through a formal cohort application process with your advisor.

This page provides the details and timelines for students applying to the MME Cohorts. Students will not be given permission to register for any Block 3 or Block 4 courses until this process has been completed. The GPA of each Block is calculated solely by using the grades received in the corresponding Block courses and referred to as the “Block 1 GPA”, “Block 2 GPA” etc. Transfer grades are included in this calculation.

1. Cohort Application Materials and Application Dates

Meet with your advisor at least four weeks before registration begins for the following semester to discuss your cohort application. Reminders will be sent via our student email lists.

The major application materials must include:

1. A MME Cohort application form, provided to you by your advisor. Complete and sign indicating that all departmental policies and processes listed under item 3 of the application form have been thoroughly reviewed and understood.
2. A semester-by-semester course plan with an intended graduation date. Include any internship plans. This will be reviewed by your advisor to make sure the plan follows course prerequisites and semester offerings (courses offered only fall or only spring). This is a plan towards graduation, changes such as elective choices can be made as needed.

2. Requirements Admission to the MME Cohort

1. You must have completed all Block 1 courses by the time you are admitted to the MME Cohort. However, you can be enrolled in the remaining Block 1 courses during the semester you are applying to the cohort.
2. You must have a minimum Block 1 GPA at least 2.50 by the time you are admitted to the MME cohort. However, your Block 1 GPA can be lower than 2.50 at the time of cohort application, provided that you are enrolled in the necessary Block 1 courses with a possibility to raise your Block 1 GPA over 2.50 by the end of the application semester. Rule 2.a still applies.
3. Applicants that have not completed the block 1 courses (item a) or have a GPA less than 2.50 (item b) at the time of application will be given a provisional admission which expires after the next semester begins. The student must notify their advisor when all requirements are completed to make this admission permanent.

3. Enroll in Block 3 and Block 4 Courses

Enrollment in Block 3 and Block 4 courses is limited to only to those who have been admitted to the cohort. The only exception is for transfer students.

Exception for transfer students: Advisors may allow transfer students who are in their first year at SCSU to register for a maximum of two Block 3 courses before they are admitted into the cohort. This is only allowed for a single semester and admission to the cohort must occur the following semester. No additional Block 3 or Block 4 courses can be taken until admission is complete. The Block 1 GPA or course completion deficiencies must be corrected by the end of the semester in which the two Block 3 courses are completed. Students must still meet the course pre-requisites.

4. Exceptions to this process requires department approval

See your advisor to be considered for an exception.

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