Master of ENgineering Admitted Students

 

Welcome Class of 2027!

ZOT! ZOT! ZOT! Welcome to the University of California Irvine, Master of Engineering program. Congratulations on your admission and taking the first steps on furthering your education and accelerating your career.

Please carefully review the information on this page and the Graduate Division Checklist linked below. Be sure to mark your calendars and attend the virtual events listed below and do not hesitate to contact us. Our staff is here to answer your questions and offer advice. General questions can be sent to M.Eng@uci.edu.

Upcoming Events and Reminders: 

  • March 9, 12:30pm PDT (virtual) – Admitted Students Reception: A Virtual Reception and Q&A Sessions with student affairs, faculty, concentration directors, current students, and other campus staff. RSVP BY Friday March 5th 
  • August 1: 2026-2027 Roadmaps Emailed to personal emails (the email you applied to the program with)- Review the curriculum for the academic year. A form will be shared in August asking for your Fall enrollment preferences. Please complete by August 14
  • August 1, Recording – Cover Letters, Resume, and Interview Accomplishments: The first career launch session will help prepare you for the job search process (see details below)
  • September 1, Individual Task – Assess Your Clifton Strengths (see details below)
  • Health Insurance Waiver: All registered UCI students are automatically enrolled in student health insurance. If you are covered by another health insurance plan that complies with the UC’s waiver criteria, then you may apply for a waiver. For more information, please visit the UCI Student Health Center website. 
  • September 15 – Fee Payment Deadline. Tuition must be paid by 4:00pm to avoid late fees and being dropped from your courses. ZotAccount
  • September 15- Complete Incoming Student Profile
  • September TBA (individual task) – Explore Companies (see details below)
  • Friday, September 18, 9:30am- 4:00pm In-person– M.Eng New Student Orientation: A mandatory orientation to prepare you for starting the M.Eng degree. Students will hear from student services, career services, faculty, and students/alumni. RSVP Here
  • September TBD (in-person) – M.Eng International Student Cultural Competency Orientation: This mandatory orientation will prepare international students to become proficient in cultural intricacies and be successful in their career search and preparation.
  • September 24 – First Day of Classes

 

next Steps 

Notification of Admissions Decision: 

Once you have received both notifications of admissions from M.Eng and Graduate Division, please take time to review the action items below.

Action Items: 

  1. Graduate Division Pre-Arrival Checklist: Review the Graduate Division Checklist and take note of upcoming deadlines and action items. 
  2. Complete Statement of Intent to Register (SIR):  You will receive an individual link in the admission notification from Graduate Division.
  3. Pay Deposit: A $500 non-refundable deposit will be applied directly towards your Fall 2024 program fee when you matriculate.
  4. Complete Statement of Legal Residence (SLR):  Once you SIR Yes, you will receive more information on the SLR.
  5. International Students: Complete the I-20/DS-2026 Request for New Graduate Student Form – complete and submit packet to m.eng@uci.edu immediately after submitting your deposit. Please review additional information on the International Center website. 
  6. VA Educational Benefits: If you will be utilizing veterans’ educational benefits to fund your degree, contact the School Certifying Official (SCO) for information regarding whether the overall program fee is covered or includes fees that are not covered. https://veteranbenefits.uci.edu/index.php 
  7. Submit Proof of Vaccinations: Review university policy and upload required documents on the Student Health portal.
  8. Clear Provisional Admissions: Once your bachelor’s degree is posted on your transcript, send official transcripts to Graduate Division at gradtranscripts@uci.edu or via mail.
  9. Pay Fees by September 15: Students pay fees via their Zot Account
  10. Health Insurance Waiver: All registered UCI students are automatically enrolled in student health insurance. If you are covered by another health insurance plan that complies with the UC’s waiver criteria, then you may apply for a waiver. For more information, please visit the UCI Student Health Center website.
  11. Deferral requests will be considered beginning August 1. To be eligible, students must have accepted their offer of admission (submitted their SIR) and paid the required admission deposit. Deferrals are granted for one year only, allowing students to begin the program in Fall 2027. Students requesting a deferral should email m.eng@uci.edu with a letter (no more than one page) explaining the reason for the request and including any supporting information they wish to share. Please allow up to two weeks for your request to be reviewed.

Summer PRoSeminar Details 

Part of this program will offer you career readiness via ProSeminar and other opportunities throughout the year. To help prepare you for the launch of the ProSeminar session, there will be summer tasks provided to you over the summer months. 

For any questions about the events below, please contact Carly Stevenson (carly.stevenson@uci.edu).

  • Cover Letters, Resume & Interview Accomplishments (virtual) – August 1
    • Update your resume and LinkedIn profile to prepare for this session. Video recordings will be shared on August 1st.
  • Assess Your CliftonStrengths – September 1
    • Complete a 60 to 90 minute self assessment to discover your greatest strengths and explore their personal and professional significance.
    • To obtain the access code for this assessment, please be sure to submit SIR and deposit by July 31st; individual code will be emailed to you.
    • ACTION ITEM: Email Carly a list of your top 5 strengths and one benefit of each strength.
    • Additional resources will be provided during Fall ProSeminar.
  • Company Exploration – Complete by September 24
    • A worksheet will be shared by August 1st to lead you through this exercise.
    • Create a structured path for exploring your industry, companies, and job titles. 
    • ACTION ITEM: Complete the worksheet and submit to Carly by September 24. 

2026-2027 Concentration Roadmaps: 

Concentration Roadmaps and course outlines will be available for your review August 1. Please note that they are subject to change.

  • An email with Fall 2026 enrollment details will be sent August 1st . You will complete a form to submit your enrollment requests by August 14. You will be enroll you in Fall courses no later than September 1.
      • Full Name
      • UCI Email address
      • Student ID (numerical)
      • Concentration (Adv. Mfg, BME, CEE, EECS, or MAE)
      • Concentration Course selection (if applicable)

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