Prospective and Admitted Students
The Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois has a long and proud history of educating world-class engineers who make a lasting impact on the world.
You Belong at Illinois.
Apply to MechSE's outstanding majors in
Engineering Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering!
Still Thinking?
Learn more about engineering at Illinois and our exceptional majors in Engineering Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering. Applications open on September 1, 2026—don't miss your chance to be part of these prestigious programs!
Attend one or more of the upcoming Prospective Student events below.
[IN-PERSON EVENT]
Mechanical Science and Engineering Prospective Student Information Session
Join a current Mechanical Science & Engineering (MechSE) student for an information session that provides an overview of the following: both MechSE majors (EM and ME), academic and extra-curricular opportunities, application guidance, scholarship information, and more! The information session will include a brief presentation, Q&A, and a tour of the Sidney Lu Mechanical Engineering Building (LuMEB)
9:00am - 9:45am
Friday, September 18
Friday, October 16
Friday, November 20
[Virtual EVENT]
MechSE Prospective Student Webinars
The MechSE Department virtual webinar will discuss our Engineering Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering curriculum and co-/extracurricular opportunities for undergraduate students. The last 20-30 minutes of the webinar will feature a student Q&A panel.
6:30-7:30 pm CST:
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Thursday, December 3, 2026
[IN-PERSON EVENT]
IlliniFest
Register for our Campus-Wide Open House for Prospective Students where you can register for college-specific sessions, meet with the Office of Student Financial Aid, take housing tours and learn about your options to fulfill the campus live-on requirement, and learn about many more helpful student resources.
Saturday, September 26
9:00am - 3:00pm
Looking for some good reading material? Check out our brochures and magazines.
Need help writing your application essay? Watch this writing workshop video from the Grainger College of Engineering.
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Have questions? Email us at
mechse-ug-advise@illinois.edu.
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Your path to Grainger Engineering starts here. Explore your options and gather the information you need to take the next step and apply.
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How to Apply
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