Program Mission & Objectives 
UNH is the only university in the state of New Hampshire offering an accredited four-year Mechanical Engineering degree. As a publicly supported institution we have a special responsibility to prepare our graduates for professional practice. While many of our alumni go on to attain advanced degrees, the majority seek corporate entry level engineering positions. Therefore, it is the primary objective of the program to prepare our students for professional practice. The program provides the students with knowledge in basic science, mathematics, engineering science and design, and general education. They should be able to compete successfully in either industry or graduate school, but the primary emphasis is on preparation for industry. The following mission statement and objectives were approved by the mechanical engineering faculty.
Mission Statement
In support of the University and College missions, the Mechanical Engineering Department is dedicated to educating the highest quality engineering professionals and leaders. Our graduates will be prepared to creatively solve engineering problems through the use of analysis, computation, and experimentation. The students completing our program should be well-informed citizens who have the ability to grow intellectually and are able to solve new, challenging problems with self-confidence. We maintain a general and flexible curriculum that prepares students for both industrial practice and graduate education.
Program Objectives
The goal of the UNH Mechanical Engineering program is to produce graduates that are:
Good Professionals:
1. Skillfully applying the fundamental principles of mathematics, science and engineering;
2. Solving engineering problems by integrating strong design, analysis and experimental abilities with excellent communication skills;
3. Successfully contributing to their respective corporate, government or academic organizations;
4. Demonstrating continuous growth, e.g. by assuming positions of leadership in their profession; by becoming successful entrepreneurs; by successfully completing advanced degrees and professional education.
Good Citizens:
5. Broadly educated citizens of society with an understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global/societal context;
6. Demonstrating a high level of personal and social integrity through their ethical behavior and service to their peers, employers, communities, nation and the world.