No. Since there is a common first year (year and a half) program, all engineering students, regardless of their major, will take the same classes during the first year. In addition, the advisors in Engineering Fundamentals meet with students throughout the year to discuss selecting courses and selecting an engineering major.
The first year or year and a half is common for all engineering programs depending on math readiness (see semester schedules above). With the help of an academic advisor in Engineering Fundamentals (efadvise@mtu.edu), students that still have not decided by the time they complete the first year program, may be able to take common classes for another one or two semesters. Note: this may extend the date of graduation depending on which major is finally chosen.
No. Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and/or dual enrollment credits will be placed into the next appropriate class. Any students with AP and/or dual enrollment credits should meet with their advisor to confirm their semester schedule and discuss creating a graduation plan.
If you have advanced placement (AP) and/or dual enrollment credit, you will be placed into the next appropriate course. For example, if you have credit for Calculus I, you will be placed into Calculus II.
Michigan Tech will register all freshman engineering students for their classes in mid-July. Then, during orientation, students will have the opportunity to add or switch classes as needed.
- What is Engineering Fundamentals
- Who has their home in Engineering Fundamentals
- Common First-Year for all engineering students?
- What classes will I be taking
- Laptop requirement for incoming students
- What is Spatial Visualization?
- When do I register for my first semester at Michigan Tech
- If I have AP will I need to take the course again
- If I have AP will I lose my head-start if I start in General/Undecided Engineering
- Does starting out in MA1032 put me behind
- When do I need to choose my engineering major
- What engineering degree programs are offered at Michigan Tech
- How do I change my major?
- Is there a disadvantage in starting out in General/Undecided Engineering
All BSE student that are graduating Spring, Summer, or Fall 2012 MUST take the FE exam; this is part of the BSE ABET assessment. In addition, this exam will help you in the process of getting your PE license and advancing your career opportunities.
The FE exams for this calendar year will be:
- April 14, 2012 (registration will open December 15, 2011 and close some time in February)
- October 27, 2012 (registration will open in July and close early-September)
If you did not taking the FE exam this fall and are graduating Spring or Summer 2012, you will need to take the exam in the spring.
Engineering Fundamentals will pay the $125 registration fee. If you plan to take the exam this semester, you will need to:
- e-mail me at efadvise@mtu.edu to let me know you plan to take the exam
- fill out all the registration material on-line
- You MUST select Discipline/Major: GENERAL ENGINEERING
- see Ms. Cathy Forsman in 112 Dillman by 4pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012 to have Engineering Fundamentals complete the payment
It’s not too early to start preparing for a summer job; plan ahead for the Michigan Tech Career Fair Spring 2012 by preparing a resume and polishing interview skills.
- Resume Review: Visit the Career Center to schedule a one-on-one appointment to review your resume from now until February 11, 9am – 5pm.
- Resume Blitz: Stop in for a quick resume review. In the MUB Commons, 11am-2pm, January 18, 19, 24, and 25. In Douglas Houghton Hall Ballroom and West McNair Lounge, 3-5pm, February 1. In Wadsworth Hall Annex, 3-5pm, February 2.
Do you have a meal plan with the Residence Hall but skip lunch because you have classes through lunch time? You could get a bag lunch from your dining hall, and here is how it works:
Dining Service provides bag lunches for students in the residence halls that cannot make it to lunch due to their class schedule (note, class schedules will be checked to confirm lunch-time conflicts). To request a lunch, ask any dining services staff person for a Bag Lunch form. To complete the form, you will need to specify service days and pickup times. Bag lunches, which will require a swipe when picked up, include a sandwich of your choice, fruit, chips, yogurt, and cookie. You will need to pick up your bag lunch at your dining hall.