Office of Admissions

Engineering Sciences/Applied Mechanics, PhD

Step 1:
Students seeking admission to the joint doctoral program in engineering sciences/applied mechanics should write directly to the Doctoral Program Director requesting application materials. Submit the California State University application electronically at www.csumentor.edu along with the $55 application fee.

Step 2:
Submit to SDSU Graduate Admissions:

1. Official transcripts (in sealed envelopes) from all postsecondary institutions attended
   Note:
   • Please do not send transcripts before submitting the CSUMentor application as this may result in processing delays.
   • Students who attended SDSU need only submit transcripts for work completed since last attendance
   • Students with international coursework must submit both the official transcript and proof of degree. If documents are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
2. GRE scores (www.ets.org, SDSU Institution Code 4682)
3. TOEFL score, if medium of instruction was in a language other than English (www.ets.org, SDSU Institution Code 4682)

Step 3:
Submit to the Department:

1. Three letters of recommendation

Fall Deadline
Domestic Applicants: February 15
International Applicants: February 15

Spring Deadline
Domestic Applicants: closed
International Applicants: closed