Admission of Freshmen
An applicant to the freshman class in the School of Engineering must submit the following:
- The applicant's academic record from an approved secondary school which includes at least
the following units:
| Subject |
Minimum Units |
Recommended Units |
| English |
4 |
4 |
| Mathematics |
41 |
41 |
| Natural Sciences |
32 |
32 |
| Social Science |
2.5 |
2.5 |
| Foreign Language (One language) |
-- |
2 |
| Other Academic Subjects |
1.5 |
0.5 |
| TOTAL |
15 |
16 |
1 Must include two units of algebra, one of geometry, and one-half of trigonometry.
2 Must be selected from biology, chemistry, and physics.
- A standard composite score on the American College Test (ACT)of at least 20.
Deficiency in Requirements
Freshman applicants deficient in the above secondary school requirements may be admitted with the provision
that these deficiencies be removed during the first year of enrollment. It should be noted that such deficiency
may necessitate additional time required for a candidate to obtain a degree in engineering. The application file
of students with ACT scores below 20 will be automatically forwarded to the Office of the Dean of the School
of Engineering by the University Admissions staff for consideration and possible waiver of the minimum score.
If admission to the School of Engineering based on available information is disapproved following review, the Admissions
staff will notify the applicant of such and inform him/her that a formal petition seeking waiver of minimum admission
requirements may be directed to the Dean of the School of Engineering. Such a petition, to be reviewed by an Engineering
Admissions Committee, should be based on an excellent academic record in high school or other evidence of the promise of
success, especially in the areas of mathematics and the physical sciences.
Admission of Transfer Students
An overall C average in course work taken at other approved colleges is required for transfer into the School of Engineering.
In unusual cases the rule may be waived with the approval of the appropriate department chair and the Dean.
Evaluation of Transfer Credits
Credits of students transferring from approved colleges will be accepted at their original values for credit toward a
degree in engineering, subject to the condition that the last grade received in each subject is C or better. The Office
of Admissions and Records will provide each transfer student with an evaluation of the credits acceptable to the University.
The Dean of the School of Engineering will inform the student the extent to which such credits will apply toward the degree
sought. Acceptance of junior college work is limited to one half the total requirements for graduation in a given four-year curriculum.
