ABE is a specialization within the Doctor of Engineering (DRE) program. The program is governed by the regulations of the DRE program as stated in the Graduate Catalog of Cleveland State University. The following descriptions provide some clarifications and explain additional requirements for the ABE specialization.

Minimum Admission Requirements:

Applicants to the ABE program must hold a master's degree in engineering or in a related science discipline, such as chemistry, physics, or mathematics, or an MD. At least one degree (baccalaureate or master's) must be in engineering. In exceptional cases, applicants to the program may be considered without an engineering degree if they have a strong foundation in calculus, physics, and chemistry or biology, before entering the program. A minimum master’s grade-point average of 3.25 is required.

The GRE General section is required if one or more of the following conditions pertains:

• The student’s most recent engineering degree was awarded by a college or university outside of the United States , or by a Canadian institution not accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers.
• The student’s graduate cumulative grade-point average is below 3.25.
• The year of the student’s master’s degree precedes the date of application to the College of Graduate Studies by more than six years. If the GRE is required, a minimum score at the 80th percentile on the Quantitative section is usually required.

The application package should include:

1. complete application form
2. official transcripts and degree(s) sent directly by the student's undergraduate and graduate Institutions to CSU's Graduate Admissions Office.
3. official test scores (when applicable) sent by the testing agencies to CSU's Graduate Admissions Office.
4. at least two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the student's undergraduate and (especially) graduate work.
5. a detailed statement of purpose.

International students should refer to the section earlier in the Graduate Catalog for information on testing requirements to demonstrate English-language proficiency.

To facilitate the admission process, it is strongly recommended that applicants use the online application system at www.csuohio.edu/gradcollege/admissions/apply.html. The processing time for paper application forms is longer.

International Students can make direct contact with the Center for International Services and Programs and obtain an admission application or inquire about the status of their application online.

Financial Support

Financial aid in the form of assistantships and tuition grants are available on a competitive basis for qualified students. Most full-time students, in good standing, hold graduate assistantships, providing stipends in addition to tuition and fee benefits.