This is an important note for BSCE rising seniors. Please read.

If you have not already scheduled your Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam, we recommend that you do so now.  The majority of seniors take the FE exam by  autumn quarter of their senior year.

Passing the FE will result in the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) license.  Having the EIT on your resume as you begin your job search greatly increases your desirability as a candidate for competitive positions, and it could also translate in a higher starting wage.

You will find detailed information about the FE/EIT registration process through the Washington State Department of Licensing website at www.dol.wa.gov/business/engineerslandsurveyors/engintraining.html.  The FE/EIT is not an academic requirement for the BSCE degree, but is helpful as you enter the profession.

For your convenience, the basic process is listed below. 

Undergraduate Students:

If you have a baccalaureate degree or have achieved senior standing in an EAC ABET accredited engineering curriculum:

• Register for the exam at the NCEES website (http://ncees.org/exams/)
• Select WA State in the Exam Registration box in the right column & follow the directions.
• BSCE majors typically take the General Engineering and Civil tests of the FE exam.
• After registering for the exam, you will be contacted by WA State & NCEES with further directions.

A good way to prepare for the exam is to review the Equations Reference book, provided on the NCEES website. (You may also be able to obtain copies from past seniors.)  NCEES also offers practice tests online. The UW CEE Department has a very high (approx. 90%) passage rate among first-time test takers.  Most of the students report that the 300-level CEE courses offers very strong preparation for the exam, so it is better not to wait too long to take the FE exam.