MS in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Upload must also include proof of the earned degree (for example, a copy of your diploma and/or degree certificate).

Upload academic records for every college-level institution you have attended or are currently attending (including community college, transfer coursework, study abroad, summer session, etc.).

Three letters of recommendation. The graduate application only accepts letters received electronically through our online application portal.

While the Statement of Purpose is primarily focused on academic preparation, research interests/concept, and alignment with the graduate program, the Personal Statement is an opportunity to share the unique background, experiences, perspectives, and abilities that you will bring to a graduate program. Please describe how your background and life experiences shaped your academic and/or professional path and influenced your decision to pursue a graduate degree. This may include formative experiences, environment, values, motivations, interactions, decisions, etc. We encourage you to consider these potential scenarios when developing your Personal Statement: Commitment to overcoming significant obstacles despite economic disadvantage, challenging social environment, or other specific experiences of hardship. Unique talents, abilities or skills relevant to personal growth. Employment experiences, extracurricular activities, or community participation that inspired further education. Evidence of growth, maturity and commitment to graduate study and/or a major field.

Describe your academic preparation, relevant experience, motivation for applying, research interests/intended focus of your studies, and professional goals as they relate to the graduate program and major field. 1) Academic preparation 2) Interests, specializations, and career goals 3) Alignment may include how your preparation, experiences, and interests match, specific faculty or resources and characteristics of your graduate program at UC Davis.

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