Mechanical Engineering Major Change (CODO) Requirements

Major Change (CODO) Requirements

Purdue students interested in changing their major should meet with their current academic advisor to discuss their options and begin the online process. Once the student’s Major Change (CODO) has been processed, students will receive an email with instructions to authorize the change.

Students will need to meet the criteria below to be eligible for this major. A student’s catalog term, typically the semester you started at Purdue, will be used to determine the Major Change criteria that applies to you. Students can find their catalog term at the top of their MyPurduePlan below the degree progress bar.

This major change information below is for the catalog term you are currently viewing; see the University Undergraduate Academic Advising Major Change (CODO) website for prior catalog term criteria, more about the major change process and FAQs.

Students changing their major to a space restricted program, as designated by SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS ONLY, need to have their Curricular Change Request (CCR) submitted by their home college/school by 5pm the Thursday of Finals week for requests effective the following term to be considered.

Majors

• Mechanical Engineering, BSME  (MECH) 
• Motorsports Engineering, BSMSTE (Indianapolis Only)  (MSPE)

General Requirements

• Minimum Semesters:  1
• Minimum Purdue Main Campus Credit Hours (West Lafayette/Indianapolis): 15
• Minimum Cumulative GPA:  3.4

Course Requirements

Other Requirements

• Students are accepted for effective terms FALL, SPRING, and SUMMER.
• Students are admitted on a SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS ONLY. Space is extremely limited.
• Students must be in good academic standing (not on academic notice).
• Students must earn a 3.4 average GPA or higher in any engineering, science, and math courses completed prior to CODO.
• Students with 15 credit hours in their most current semester are preferred.

Advising Website

Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Advising Office website

Student Next Steps

Students interested in changing majors to Mechanical Engineering are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor. Students can email meundergrad@purdue.edu to either ask specific questions or request an appointment.