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Undergraduate Programs

Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science – B.S. |
Undergraduate

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About the Program

Become one of the innovators that create products pivotal to modern society, from combustion engines to HVAC systems. Build a strong foundation in mathematics, pure science, mechanics, machine design, energy systems, fluid flow, heat transfer, and thermodynamics. With small class sizes, hands-on labs, faculty who bring their industry experience to the classroom, and your choice of technical electives, you can shape your coursework toward your dream career and gain the support and skills necessary to get there.

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Best Undergrad Mechanical Engineering*
*Where doctorate is not offered / U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Mechanical Engineering

The Polytechnic Approach

Learn theoretical principles in the classroom and apply them with state-of-the-art equipment. Measure turbine performance in your thermal-fluids lab, design a race car with Formula SAE or participate in industry-sponsored competitions. Gear up for a career in countless industries and gain the experience needed to make an impact on day one.

Courses

The Mechanical Engineering program provides a well-rounded education based on fundamental knowledge and skills of mathematics and pure science, as well as engineering science and design. We prepare you to be effective contributors to the Mechanical Engineering profession from the start of your career.

For the most up-to-date information on courses for this program, visit the course catalog or contact an advisor.

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Featured Faculty

“[My] podcast titled 'The Engineering Student Experience' — each episode examines a topic that is relevant to current and future engineering students. My goal is to create a resource that allows high school students to make better...
Paul Nissenson Professor & Associate Chair, Mechanical Engineering
Paul Nissenson presents Mechanical Engineering Online

Experience For Yourself

Mechanical Engineering Online

ME Online was formed to provide easy access to video resources for Cal Poly Pomona engineering students and anyone else interested in engineering. All content has been created by CPP engineering instructors or identified as demonstrating a concept well.

Licensure Disclosure and Accreditation


California State University programs for professions that require licensure or certification are intended to prepare the student for California licensure and certification requirements. Admission into programs for professions that require licensure and certification does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Licensure and certification requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the California State University and licensure and certification requirements can change at any time. 

The California State University has not determined whether its programs meet other states' educational or professional requirements for licensure and certification. Students planning to pursue licensure or certification in other states are responsible for determining whether, if they complete a California State University program, they will meet their state's requirements for licensure or certification. This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(C). For more information, click here. 

The Mechanical Engineering Department offers a Mechanical Engineering program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree.  

The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. 

For more information, please visit our accreditation page.