What kind of world could you engineer?

Let's find out together!

Mechanical engineers shape the future by designing systems that move, heal, fly, and power our lives. At CSU, students learn how to turn ideas into reality—whether it’s developing sustainable energy solutions, creating life-changing medical devices, or exploring the mechanics behind rockets and robotics.

Through a blend of theory and hands-on experience, students gain skills in manufacturing, coding, fluid dynamics, materials science, and mechatronics. They work in labs, machine shops, and on team-based projects that mirror real industry challenges. By the time they graduate, they’ve built more than just machines—they’ve built confidence, creativity, and a foundation for meaningful impact.

Office Hours and Location

Our office will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Phone
(970) 491-3587
Front Desk Email
engr-me_frontdesk@mail.colostate.edu
Location
Engineering A101
Campus Delivery
1374
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Undergraduate Programs

Don’t just study engineering — experience it. Explore our undergraduate program and gain the skills to design, build, and test the technologies that shape our world.

Graduate Programs

Push boundaries, ask bigger questions, and engineer solutions that matter. Our graduate programs offer flexible pathways to expand your knowledge and make a lasting impact.
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Research

From clean energy systems to life-saving technologies and space exploration, our researchers are solving problems that matter. Discover how students contribute to breakthroughs in health, aerospace, and energy.
Find Your Community

College is more than classes—it’s about connection.
Explore student organizations where you can collaborate, compete, and create alongside fellow engineers who share your passions.

Student Opportunities

Your journey is unique—and your opportunities should be too.
Whether you’re drawn to research, industry, or innovation, mechanical engineering offers pathways to explore your passions and prepare for what’s next.

See For Yourself

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Choosing which university to attend often comes down to where you feel most at home. Visit us to experience everything we love about our department, our campus, and the Fort Collins community.

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I’m not just learning the theory; I’m actually applying it and gaining skills for the future.

-Eli B.

Hands-on learning adds another level of understanding to the science behind the problems we’re working out on paper. 

-Ally B.

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Department News

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Todd Bandhauer sits on a metal beam in front of pipes and wires

Todd Bandhauer featured in TIME100 Climate list for 2025

Todd Bandhauer, a Colorado State University mechanical engineering professor, was recognized Thursday in TIME100 Climate 2025 – the rare university innovator and only person from Colorado honored in an international vanguard of policymakers, researchers and corporate executives driving climate solutions through business channels.

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CSU study links pollution to health through citizen science 

Colorado State University researchers are crowdsourcing air quality data from across the country to uncover how air pollution affects human health—empowering communities and students alike to take part in groundbreaking public health research.

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Hands-On Propulsion: CSU’s Jet Engine Class

At Colorado State University, engineering students aren’t just learning about rocket science — they’re doing it. In a unique course that blends theory with hands-on experience, students design, build, and test real hybrid rocket engines, gaining skills that few peers across the country can claim.