Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

Scholarship opportunities!

For Freshman:

The University of Jamestown is providing a tuition scholarship to incoming freshman students of $15,000 for Fall 2018 semester.

Qualifications for freshman students:

• A minimum A.C.T. composite score of 22

• A minimum of a 24 on the Math section of the A.C.T.

NOTE: The Mechanical Engineering Scholarship cannot be stacked on top of any other academic or activity award.

For Transfer Students:

The University of Jamestown is providing a 50% tuition scholarship to incoming transfer students who will begin the Mechanical Engineering program Fall 2018.

Qualifications for transfer students:

• Have earned a cumulative 3.0 GPA

• Have earned a 3.0 GPA in all math related courses

• Completed a minimum of 1 credits at a prior institution.

NOTE: The Mechanical Engineering Scholarship cannot be stacked on top of any other academic or activity award.

University of Jamestown’s Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering is a unique combination of the foundational mechanical engineering curriculum and a core in liberal arts education.

The educational mission of the mechanical engineering department is to prepare students for careers demanding technological innovation, creativity, critical thinking, product design, project management, systems thinking, teamwork, leadership, professional ethics, multidisciplinary projects, and communication skills. This mission is achieved through an integrated curriculum which blends liberal arts, mathematics, science, and engineering.

Why University of Jamestown?

Student success is driven by relationship-based connections with faculty and classmates. University of Jamestown students have the benefit of a small campus and small class sizes. Faculty members know students individually and make connections that last well past graduation. One-on-one relationships between student and faculty help students realize their full intellectual and personal potential. Relationships developed between classmates are vitally important for peer learning and support. These relationships can have long-lasting benefits such as job placement and career advancement.

A curriculum grounded in liberal arts provides engineering students with more than just technical expertise. Today’s engineers need to think about sociological, cultural, and environmental impacts of designs. A mechanical engineering degree from University of Jamestown combines the rigorous foundation of engineering courses with the human dimensions of technology.

What is Mechanical Engineering?

Of the many fields of engineering, mechanical engineering is likely the broadest. In the most basic definition, mechanical engineering utilizes principles of motion, energy, materials, and force towards the engineering design of mechanical devices. Because there are numerous mechanical devices, the applications of mechanical engineering are nearly limitless. Nearly every company or organization that designs and manufactures a product employs mechanical engineers. Mechanical engineers can also be found in research laboratories, the military, government, and in other professions such as medicine, law or teaching.

Another important area of employment for mechanical engineers is manufacturing. Manufacturing occupations cover almost everything involved in developing a product, from selecting the appropriate materials for different components of a product to choosing the correct/best machinery to manufacture them. Most mechanical engineers in this industry work for equipment manufacturers, aerospace companies, utilities, material processing plants, transportation companies, and petroleum companies.

Established in 1883 as Jamestown College, the University of Jamestown features small, interactive classes in which you will get to know your professors, an active campus lifestyle, and a wide range of majors and minors from which to choose. We are committed to technology with classrooms equipped to utilize the internet and a well-equipped set of computer laboratories on campus.

As a school affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, USA, the University of Jamestown has been shaping minds and building character since 1883. We offer more than 40 areas of study to our more than 1000 students, and our 110-acre campus is one of the most beautiful places to study in the region. In the classroom, you will nearly always find a full-time faculty member teaching your class; we do not have graduate assistants and use only a small number of part-time faculty. Our students build lasting relationships and go on to successful and productive careers.