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Associate of Mechanical Design Technology

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Teaches 2D drafting and 3D modeling software used to help engineers design and test machinery.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Mechanical Design Technology and apply scientific and technical reasoning
Evaluate design choices
And communicate practical solutions.

Career outcomes

Mechanical designer
Detailer
Mechanical drafter
Product designer
With more education lead designer
Project engineer
Technical sales/service representative

Curriculum

67-credit associate degree on a semester study plan. Core study: SolidWorks fundamentals
AutoCAD
Fabrication design
Statics
Design for manufacturing methods
Kinematics
SolidWorks simulation
Mechanical design-CNC.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school completion (transcripts or mark sheets
Or a letter of expected graduation)
Post-secondary study outside the US needs a course-by-course credential evaluation
Programme pages list an academic skills assessment for placement (high school GPA 2.75 or higher
Prior degree
GED 165
ACT or Accuplacer).
No minimum grade published
High school completion required.

Accepted academic background

High school completion (original or certified transcripts or mark sheets, Final-year students may submit a letter stating expected graduation date), Post-secondary study outside the US needs a course-by-course credential evaluation.

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 70
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results (If Applicable).

How to apply

Review the current entry requirements and availability for Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Design Technology at Fox Valley Technical College. Apply using the Fox Valley Technical College international admissions process for the intended semester. Submit prior transcripts
Identity documentation
English proficiency evidence as applicable. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$6,600 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Appleton campus
Faculty or school	Engineering Technologies
Department	Mechanical Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	61
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
22 Nov 2026
8 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
24 Jun 2027
222 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.