3.5 Application Information
Application: http://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/apply/
Application Requirements
Applications with incomplete documents will be automatically rejected.
| Item | Required |
| Application Instructions | Yes |
| Program Information | Yes |
| Biographical Information | Yes |
| Personal Information | Yes |
| Educational Background | Yes |
| Academic History | Yes – Please include transcripts for all higher institutions (Community Colleges, 4 Year Universities, study-abroad, etc.) |
| Languages | Optional |
| Recommendations |
Yes. We require three (3). We prefer that one of these be from a faculty member in MechE. We recommend that you send your recommenders notifications through the application system long before you submit your application so that they can submit their letters by the 1/08/2024 deadline. |
| Economic Background | Yes |
| Employment | Yes, if applicable |
| Test Scores | GRE is not required, strictly optional. |
| Statement of Purpose | Yes |
| Personal History Statement | Yes |
| Mechanical Engineering Program Page |
Yes Grade Category Definitions MechE Cumulative GPA Definition: Advanced GPA Definition: Major GPA Definition: 2 Year GPA Definition: Please only upload a calculation if you are including non-UCB grades |
| Supporting Materials | This section is optional, but we prefer a CV/Resume to be uploaded. We do not require a writing sample. |
| Information Agreement | Yes |
| Payment | Yes |
| Signature | Yes |
Letters of Recommendation
Letter can come from faculty or industrial supervisor, who knows you well and has seen evidence that you can benefit significantly from a program of this kind. We prefer at least one letter from a UCB MechE faculty member.
Draft Course of Study Plan (in the MechE Program Page)
Please complete the Draft Course of Study Plan and upload it into your online application.
Writable MS Word Template or Non-Writable PDF Version.