Requirements
New Students
Students who enjoy and excel in science and mathematics and wish to serve others have the highest potential for careers in engineering and computer science. Entering students are required to have an ACT composite score of at least 22 (or an SAT of at least 1010) in order to declare a major in the department Students who do not meet this standard or do not demonstrate equivalent competency may request admission to the department on a provisional status.
To prepare for engineering or computer science, high school students should take a college preparatory curriculum which includes:
- 4 units of english
- 4 units of mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and advanced mathematics or precalculus)
- 4 units of science (physical science, biology, chemistry, and physics)
- 3 units of social science
- 2 units of the same foreign language
Though not essential, students would benefit from having some computer programming experience using a language such as VisualBasic, C++, or JAVA. Experience with spreadsheets and word processors is also helpful.
Retention Requirements
Our students must demonstrate proficiency in certain lower-level courses to advance into 3000- and 4000-level courses. Therefore, all students must earn an overall GPA of at least 2.0 by the end of their sophomore year. In addition, each program within the department has its own specific retention requirements as follows:
Computer Science
In order to advance in the computer science program, CS majors must achieve a grade of at least a C- in the following courses: CS-1210, 1220, 2210, 3410, 4810, and MATH-2510.
Computer Engineering
To advance into the junior year, CpE majors must earn a combined GPA of at least 2.0 in the following engineering courses: EGCP-1010, EGGN-1110, EGEE-2010 and EGME-1810, 2510, and 2630.
In addition, CpE majors must earn a combined GPA of at least 2.0 in the following cognate courses: CS-1210, 1220, and 2210, MATH-1710, 1720, and 2740, and PHYS-2110 and 2120.
Electrical Engineering
To advance into the junior year, EE majors must earn a combined GPA of at least 2.0 in the following engineering courses: EGCP-1010, EGGN-1110, EGEE-2010 and EGME-1810, 2510, and 2630.
In addition, EE majors must earn a combined GPA of at least 2.0 in the following cognate courses: CS-1210, MATH-1710, 1720, 2710, and 2740, and PHYS-2110 and 2120.
Mechanical Engineering
To advance into the junior year, ME majors must earn a combined GPA of at least 2.0 in the following engineering courses: EGCP-1010, EGGN-1110, EGEE-2050 and EGME-1810, 2530, and 2630.
In addition, ME majors must earn a combined GPA of at least 2.0 in the following cognate courses: MATH-1710, 1720, 2710, and 2740, and PHYS-2110 and 2120.
Graduation Requirements
- Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in all major and cognate courses
- All engineering majors must take an assessment exam similar to the NCEES FE exam
Curriculum Guides
Transfers
Transfer students are welcome. The complex and sequential nature of an engineering curriculum makes transfers between programs progressively more difficult - the sooner accomplished, the less the risk of additional time or course requirements.
