Go to the MET web site www.uc.edu/cas/met
Watch the “New Student Video”.
Use the “Scheduling Aids” link
Follow the instructions for “How to develop a degree plan”.
Select the spreadsheet to download based on your math and English courses (from your math and English placement scores).
Select the tab (along the bottom of the spreadsheet) for the co-op schedule you prefer or have been assigned.

Transfer students highlight the course which transferred as shown on the curriculum sheet from Student Services.
Be sure to rename the spreadsheet and put your name, UC e-mail address and M# at the top of the page.
E-mail the spreadsheet to Prof. Caldwell, laura.caldwell@uc.edu , your MET academic advisor, so that the Department will have it on file.

My degree plan isn’t current so I don’t know what classes to register for. What do I do?

Highlight the courses which are completed on your current degree plan and e-mail it to Prof Caldwell, laura.caldwell@uc.edu She will revise it and return it to you.

How do I register for classes?

Log on to the UC web site www.uc.edu , select Current Student, select One Stop, and select register for classes. If one of the classes is closed or if any classes conflict time of day, none of the courses will apply. Remove the closed/conflicting class and reenter selections.

What are the dates for early registration?

Early registration dates are determined by the number of credit hours you have completed at UC and is usually around the middle of the previous quarter. The exact dates are found at http://www.uc.edu/registrar/calendars.html

Where can I find the course number for a course?

The course numbers for the MET degree courses are listed on the “Yearly Schedule” at http://homepages.uc.edu/met/yearlysch.pdf

Where can I find the “Co-op for CAS” course to register for it?

On One Stop, go to college 36 and select course number 36-PD-132, Prof Develop for CAS

Whom should I contact when an MET or MFTN course is closed?

Contact the MET Department Secretary, Sharon Knecht, 556-6573, Sharon.knecht@uc.edu

Whom should I contact when a course from a different department is closed?

For Math or Physics contact Prof. Sullivan, 556-4872, james.sullivan@uc.edu

For Chemistry contact Prof. Soman, 556-4250, Rajiv.soman@uc.edu

or Angel Prewitt, 556-6591, angel.prewitt@uc.edu

For Electrical contact Prof. Rabiee, 556-4202, max.rabiee@uc.edu

For H/SS contact Prof. Janet Reed, 556-6371, janet.reed@uc.edu

What counts as an H/SS Elective?

On One Stop, select a course from these disciplines.

Communication, Economics, English, Fine Arts – Art, History, Interdisciplinary (ask HMCS Department Head), Multidisciplinary (ask HMCS Department Head), Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Social Science.

May I take an H/SS Elective at Clifton? Raymond Walters? Clermont?

You may take an H/SS at another campus by selecting from these or similar disciplines: African American Studies, Anthropology, Classics, Communications, Economics, Literature, English/British/Comparative, Geography, History, Judaic Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women’s Studies.

Before you take the course, complete a Course Substitution form from A115 and ask the HMCS Department Head to approve it.

Two quarters of a language count as either1 global study or 1 H/SS elective, diversity and culture (DC)

What is BoK and how do I know what my requirements are?

BoK means Breadth of Knowledge and it is a UC General Education requirement. Any student receiving a baccalaureate degree from UC must fulfill the course distribution requirements. For BSMET students, all BoK distribution requirements will be met if 2 of the elective courses (H/SS or Global) are any combination of literature (LT), history (HP), or fine arts (FA), and 1 course is diversity and culture (DC).

Can the H/SS Elective and Global Studies Elective be 1xx or 2xx?

1xx and 2xx means the course number (example: 32PSYC141). In the MET curriculum only 1 H/SS or Global Elective must be 3xx or 4xx.

What counts as a Global Study?

Choose from the list http://www.uc.edu/cas/met/globalstudies.aspx or select a course from another college in the university to study global issues and ask approval from Dr. Al-Ubaidi. muthar.al-ubaidi@uc.edu . Send him the course number and description.

Does a foreign language count as an H/SS Elective? As a Global Study?

Two quarters of a language count as either1 global study or 1 H/SS elective, diversity and culture (DC)

May I take a Global Study at Clifton? Raymond Walters? Clermont?

If the course has a global emphasis it may qualify. Send the course number and description to Dr. Al-Ubaidi for his approval before you take it. muthar.al-ubaidi@uc.edu

What counts as a Technical Elective?

Choose any 3xx or 4xx Mechanical (MET) or Manufacturing (MFTN) course on One Stop which is not a required course. If you have an interest not offered by MET such as aerospace, you can write a proposal to take the courses from another department. They must be technical in nature and be mostly upper level. Send the e-mail with course numbers and descriptions to Dr. Al-Ubaidi, muthar.al-ubaidi@uc.edu

May I take a Tech Elective at Clifton?

If you have an interest not offered by MET such as aerospace, you can write a proposal to take the courses from another department. They must be technical in nature and be mostly upper level. Contact Dr Al-Ubaidi, muthar.al-ubaidi@uc.edu

How do I know when an MET course will be offered again?

See the “Yearly Schedule” at http://homepages.uc.edu/met/yearlysch.pdf

What are the extra courses needed to get the Assoc Degree in Manufacturing?

MFTN210 CNC-Technology, offered autumn, Pre-requisite , Prin of Mach 32-MFTN-132

MFTN214 Sequencing & Fixturing, offered winter, Pre-requisite CNC-Technology

MFTN216 Mfg System Design, offered spring, Pre-requisite Seq & Fixture

MFTN335 Six Sigma (also replaces one Tech Elective in the BSMET degree)

My degree audit on One Stop doesn’t show the courses correctly. Who can help me?

Contact the Student Services Office, 556-6564 or Dean Anne Hoehn, anne.hoehn@uc.edu

Some of the courses I thought would transfer didn’t. Who can help me?

Contact Dean Anne Hoehn, 556-5341 anne.hoehn@uc.edu

What scholarships are available?

See the information on the web site www.uc.edu/cas/payfor

May I take a course at Cincinnati State or other universities as part of my UC tuition?

University of Cincinnati full-time or half-time matriculated students may enroll for a maximum of two (2) classes per quarter from the other Consortium institutions.

The fourteen institutions participating in the Greater Cincinnati Consortium of Colleges and Universities are: Art Academy of Cincinnati, Athenaeum of Ohio, Chatfield College, Cincinnati Christian University, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, College of Mount St. Joseph, Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science, Hebrew Union College, Miami University (all campuses), Northern Kentucky University, Thomas Moore College, University of Cincinnati, Wilmington College, Xavier University.

Confirm with the Department that the course will count in the curriculum

Pick up and complete a consortium course approval form in A115

Submit in A115 for signature

Take the completed and signed form to the Registrar’s Office on Clifton Campus

Ask for a cross-registration form

Take the cross-registration form to the Registrar’s Office of the host school and register

There is no additional cost to full-time students (except for appropriate special class or lab fees). Should you have questions regarding the Consortium, contact the Registration Office at (513) 556-6827 or visit the Greater Cincinnati Consortium of Colleges and Universities website.

How can I get help with a math or physics course?

Go to the Math Learning Center A311

How can I get help with a writing assignment?

Go to the Writing Lab A501

How can I get a tutor for a course?

Ask for assistance in Math Learning Center, Prof. Sandy Franz, A311.

I need help with my degree plan. Who is my MET academic advisor?

The MET academic advisor is Prof. Laura Caldwell, laura.caldwell@uc.edu office A615, 556-5308

Whom do I contact with my co-op questions?

The Co-op Coordinator for MET students is Mr. William Walters, 556-6571, william.walters@uc.edu

How can I log onto the computers on Victory Pkwy campus?

Victory Pkwy Library – use your UC M#

Most study rooms and labs – DITPRIM account (see administrator in A402 for account)

Any MET lab for profile backup to the MET server (A601, A603, A524, N207)

MET account (or forgotten MET password) – complete the application form

http://www.uc.edu/cas/met/docs/MET%20Computer%20Labs.pdf

and return it to the folder outside A605

If I drop a course and go below full time, does it affect my financial aid?

Contact the UC Financial Aid office 556-6982

http://www.financialaid.uc.edu/part-time.html Some providers do not allow W, NG, NP, I or F grades. You must check with your provider for the policy.

If I drop a course and go below full time, does it affect my co-op?

You must have a 2.0 cumulative college gpa the quarter before you interview and you must be a full-time student the quarter before you co-op. For co-op purposes, the student is considered full-time if the number of credit hours is 12 or greater at the end of the 2^nd week of classes.

If I drop a course and go below full time, does it affect my health insurance?

Some family insurance plans require an adult child or spouse to be a full-time student to qualify under the plan. CHECK YOUR COVERAGE with your parent or partner. Some do not allow W, NG, NP, I or F grades. Check the web site for more answers. http://www.onestop.uc.edu/health.html

What is academic credit for life experience and how do I apply for it?

Course credit is sometimes granted for work experience. Request the syllabus for the course of your experience from the Department Secretary, Sharon Knecht, 556-6573, Sharon.knecht@uc.edu . Develop a portfolio of your work showing that you have knowledge of the content and level of at least 80% of the course (and lab). Include supervisor(s) signatures of the claimed experience. Submit the portfolio with the course name and number to Dean Patrick Kumpf, A208.

Will I be able to get into graduate school with the BSMET degree?

UC College of Engineering offers a Master of Engineering degree which is project oriented instead of research. https://www.grad.uc.edu/programs/EMGT-MENG/ Some of your Technical Elective classes may need to be math classes to assure acceptance.

Two Universities with MS in Engineering Technology are University of North Texas and East Tennessee State University. A Google search for “master of engineering” will offer other possibilities.

Some ME masters programs accept BSMET’s. One know to do so is Ohio State.

Will I be able to take the PE exam with the BSMET degree?

Since our BSMET program is TAC/ABET accredited, you are eligible to take the Fundamentals exam and the PE exam.

See http://www.peps.ohio.gov/4733/473311.aspx . Students are encouraged to take the Fundamentals Exam either in April of their senior year or October after they graduate. http://www.ohiopeps.org/exams/student.html . BSMET graduates are eligible to take the PE exam after 8 years of experience in the field.

What opportunities do I have for international experiences?

In progress

MET FAQ for Prospective/Accepted Students

What is the difference between MET and Mechanical Engineering?

MET is a less theoretical version of ME. We approach a design by simplifying it to algebra and trig instead of calculus when possible and study enough theory to know when simplification is not appropriate. Our answer will not be optimized but will be developed quickly and will work. We study and use calculus and differential equation for complex designs. We excel at implementing the design because the MET curriculum includes labs and projects with all courses and the senior design requires design, build and test.

What are the requirements to get into this field?

You need a strong math and science background for MET (advanced math and physics in high school is preferred). We have bridge courses to get you up to speed if you're weak. Contact MET Freshman Advisor Prof. Laura Caldwell, laura.caldwell@uc.edu 513-556-5308.

Entrance requirements (BSMET) are at http://www.uc.edu/degreeprograms/

What do MET graduates do as a profession?

You may want to look at this web sites to see the job opportunities and salaries

http://www.uc.edu/cas/career/info/2007GradReport-MET.pdf

Will I be able to get into graduate school with the BSMET degree?

In progress

Will I be able to take the PE exam with the BSMET degree?

In progress

What scholarships are available?

See the information on the web site www.uc.edu/cas/payfor

I am thinking of enrolling/transferring to MET. What should I do?

Go to the MET web site www.uc.edu/cas/met and watch the “New Student Video” for an overview of the program. Browse the web site for information on graduate placement, salaries or other information to help with your decision. If you have questions or want a campus tour, call 556-6564 or email us at ceas.ug@uc.edu. If you’re ready to apply, go to the UC Admissions web site http://www.admissions.uc.edu/apply/default.html and follow the instructions there.

I have transferred to MET. When will I know what credits transfer and how do I develop a degree plan?

After you’ve been accepted to the MET program, you will receive a curriculum sheet with the transfer credits listed. The Department requires that all students have a degree plan on file. Go to the MET web site www.uc.edu/cas/met and watch the “New Student Video”. Then use the “Scheduling Aids” link and follow the instructions for “How to develop a degree plan”. Highlight the transfer courses on the spreadsheet and e-mail it to Prof. Caldwell, laura.caldwell@uc.edu , your MET academic advisor.

I’ve been accepted to MET. Is there a recommended laptop? What software should I buy?

The recommended computer is on the MET web site www.uc.edu/cas/met under “Min. PC Config.” . You will be able to buy Office 2007 at the Bookstore for $10. You will get 9 months free of the Engineering Graphics Software (Solid Works) when you register for Engineering Design Graphics course. You may want to buy a 2 year license of Solid works for $140 at http://www.academicsuperstore.com/products/SolidWorks/SolidWorks/919987

Do I have to take the math placement test?

Every entering freshman must take the math placement test. It is taken without a calculator and you may need to review. Example problems and more information can be found at http://math.uc.edu/course/placement/faq.html. Review using the text: Algebra for College Students:3/e, © 2008 | Prentice Hall , ISBN-10: 0136129080 by Allen Angel

Transfer students must take the math placement test if they do not have any recent math transfer courses. You will be notified of your status when you’re accepted to MET.

WARNING – if you score poorly (below 551), it may delay co-op eligibility and/or graduation so review before you take the test.

What math course does my placement score put me in?

261-420 Intro to Tech Math I (32-MATH-021)

421-449 Intro to Tech Math III (32-MATH-023)

450-550 Algebra & Trig I (32-MATH-178)

551-670 Algebra & Trig II (32-MATH-179)

Or College Algebra & Trigonometry (32-MATH-180)

Any score below 551 is considered deficient and will require extra math course(s) and may delay co-op eligibility and/or graduation.

I didn't do as well as I expected on the math placement test. May I take it again?

You may take the test up to two (2) times with at least three weeks between tests (to review, http://math.uc.edu/course/placement/faq.html and use the text: Algebra for College Students:3/e, © 2008 | Prentice Hall , ISBN-10: 0136129080 by Allen Angel).

Contact Pam Hogeback in A115. Your best score will be used. Under extraordinary circumstances a student may be able to get permission to take the test a third time.

What English course does my placement score put me in?

1 ENGL 095 (Prep Reading and Writing I, offered only in the CAT)

2 ENGL 097 (Prep Reading and Writing II, offered only in the CAT)

3 ENGL 099

4 ENGL 101B

5 ENGL 101

7 ENGL 112 Advanced English Comp. Offered on Clifton Campus only.

Students are blocked from registering for any class other than the one into which they score. Any score below 5 is considered deficient and will require extra English course(s) and may delay co-op eligibility and/or graduation.

May I re-take the English placement test?

No. You can not re-take the English placement test.

What is academic credit for life experience and how do I apply for it?

If I were to enter the MET program, what steps would I need to take to be above average?

To be above average, get A's in the courses and join the honors program. Also participate in the student organization of professional societies (ASME, SME) and participate in student government.

How can an international student apply or transfer to your program?

See the instructions at http://www.admissions.uc.edu/international/default.html .