Fundamentals of Engineering Exam

2009 Homecoming Events click here

Order of the Engineer Ceremony
December, 2009 TBA
Click here for more information and history of this ceremony.

FIRST LEGO® League Robotics Tournament
2010 date yet to be determined, last weekend in Jan or first weekend in Feb.  Betty Engelstad Sioux Center, go to http://www.engineering.und.edu/News/news_firstlego.html for more info.

National Engineers Week
Feb 15 - 21, 2010
Events TBA

Junior Engineering Technical Society TEAMS Test
Tentative:  Feb. 17, 2010 Memorial Union Ballroom, 8 am registration
Go to http://www.jets.org/teams/index.cfm to register to take the TEAMS test at UND

Engineering Fun Day (formerly Open House) for 4-8 grade
2010 date to be announced 10 am to 2 pm
Click here for more info.

Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
Exams are offered at UND each fall and spring semester. It is important to to register at the end of the semester prior to the semester in which you plan to take the exam - For example - register in April to take the test in October and register in December to take the exam in April.

Click here for form used to register to take the FE Exam.
Click here for more information regarding the FE exam and engineering licensure.
Contact the Dean's Office at 701-777-3411 if you have any questions regarding registering for the exam.

What is the schedule of exams for the next 10 years?

YEAR		2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016
FE Exams		April 25 October 24	April 17 October 30	April 9 October 29	April 14 October 27	April 13 October 26	April 12 October 25	April 18 October 31	April 16 October 29

Engineering licensure - What is it?

One of the most important decisions you can make early in your engineering career is to place yourself on a professional course and become licensed as a professional engineer (P.E.).

The profession regulates itself by setting high standards for professional engineers, and by law, many jurisdictions require engineers to be licensed in order to practice. These requirements and high standards help protect the public's safety and welfare.

Licensure is the mark of a professional. It demonstrates accomplishment of the high standards of professionalism to which the engineering profession subscribes. Consider the following:

Licensure...

• Demonstrates that you've accomplished a recognized standard
• Sets you apart from others in your profession
• Provides career options and opportunities that might not have been available otherwise
• Serves as a protection of public health, safety, and welfare

How do I get licensed?

Each state and territory varies slightly, but in general, there is a four-step process required to obtain engineering licensure.

Step 1: Graduation
The first step is graduating from an ABET-accredited engineering program at a college or university. ABET stands for Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, the nationally recognized accrediting organization for engineering and technology curricula.

Step 2: FE Exam
The first exam in the licensure process is the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE). This exam is offered in April and October every year. Most students take the exam right before graduation or soon after while the technical information they've studied is still fresh in their minds. Once you pass the exam, you are classified as an intern, also known as Engineering Intern (EI) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT).

Step 3: Work Experience
After passing the FE exam, you will continue your journey toward professional licensure by gaining engineering experience. Many jurisdictions have specific requirements about the type of experience you need to gain. Most require that you gain experience under the supervision of someone who is already licensed, and that your experience involve increasing levels of responsibility. Once you begin work, contact your licensing board to find out what experience is needed and talk with professional engineers in your company to find out how you can gain this experience.

Step 4: PE Exam
Once you have gained the appropriate experience required, you can take the second exam in the licensure process, the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE). This exam is given in a variety of engineering disciplines. Most disciplines are offered in both April and October, but some are offered only in October.

After completing all the steps in the engineering licensure process--education, experience, and examinations--you are eligible for licensure by your licensing board. Once you are granted licensure, you may use the distinguished designation "professional engineer" or P.E.

For more information, contact the appropriate jurisdiction licensing board.