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Fundamentals of Engineering Exam

Fundamentals of Engineering Exam

When should I take the FE exam?

To be eligible to take the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering exam, you must meet the following requirements:

1. Completed 90 credits
2. Achieved senior status
3. Be enrolled in mostly 400-level courses toward your engineering degree
4. Be enrolled in ENGR 490

How do I sign up for the FE exam?

Step one: Fill out the UNR Student Engineer Intern application. Submitted your completed application to Sam in SEM 132 no later than 4:30 pm on the deadline. A completed application must include:

1. A color photo attached to the application form
2. The signature of a notary public. Sam can notarize your application if you bring a valid drivers license or passport.
3. A child support declaration form. Required for ALL applicants.
4. Check or money order for the application fee.

Non U.S. citizens must include  a copy of an alien green card, I-20 or other documentation showing your right to work or attend college in the U.S.

Sam will submit your application to the Board.

Step two: Register with the NCEES and pay the online NCEES fee. This fee is in addition to the fee required by the Nevada Board of Professional Engineers  & Land Surveyors. NCEES registration is required in order to take the FE exam.

Approximately 2-3 weeks before the examination you will receive an exam acknowledgment notice from NCEES with instructions to print your Exam Authorization form, which you need to be admitted to the exam. It will include location, time, seat assignment, map and parking information.

How do I prepare for the FE exam?

You may access and review the current FE Supplied Reference Manual, the same type you'll be using during the examination, on the NCEES website.

Study sessions are also organized by the student chapters of ASCE, ASME and IEEE. Check the EngiNews blog for updates about review session days and times.