Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics

Undergraduate Student Information

Course listings
Here are the current semester's course offerings from ESM. Other semester information can be obtained from this page.
Course software
Found here is ESM developed software to support different courses.
Curriculum Checksheets
The general curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science and Mechanics is available here. Specific checksheets for Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science and Mechanics, including the Biomechanics option, Engineering Physics option, and the Minor in Engineering Science and Mechanics are available here.
Dean's List
Current listing of Dean List Students
Five-Year Bachelor's/Master's Degree
Upon completion of 90 credit hours and at least two more semesters to complete all requirements for the B.S. degree, undergraduate students having an overall grade point average of at least 3.5 can apply for the ESM Five-Year Bachelor/Master Degree. This program allows undergraduate students at Virginia Tech to use four courses (12 credit hours) taken during the senior year to count towards both the B.S. and M.S. degrees.
Forms
Department forms and checksheets of use to undergraduates, and a link to the College of Engineering Academic Affairs forms list.
Program Objectives and Outcomes
Objectives and outcomes for the ESM undergraduate program.
Undergraduate guide (pdf)
This guide has been prepared to aid students who are currently enrolled in the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics (ESM) in fulfilling the requirements for a B.S. in ESM and to provide information about the curriculum for others who may be interested in becoming ESM majors. It should be considered as a supplement to the requirements published in the VPI&SU Undergraduate Catalog and is in no way intended to supercede any statements in the Undergraduate Catalog.
VT Blackboard
Virginia Tech's online class portal. Many ESM courses use Blackboard for an enhanced online presence.
Employment opportunities for ESM graduates
Information about opportunities for ESM grads and companies that have hired them in the past.
Presentation by Dr. Artis (updated October, 2005)
Dr. Pat Artis, ESM alumnus and benefactor, describes how ESM shaped his career in this presentation to the ESM 2014 Professional Development Seminar.