This brochure is intended to serve as a guide for students and faculty advisors in the preparation of education plans for graduate study in Aeronautical Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Materials Science, and Space Systems. Within the department, this brochure is also referred to as the “Blue Book,” which includes the following information:

• Department Introduction
• Admission and Registration Procedures
• Degree and ABET Requirements
• Program Guide
• Resident Ph.D. Program
• Specialty Sequence Descriptions
• Thesis information
• Faculty information
• Research Facilities
• Computer Resources
• Selected Forms
• Thesis Grading Guidelines