Overview
Welcome to the School of Engineering Fundamentals of Engineering examination preparation resource site. Below you will find information about the testing program along with opportunities offered by the School to help you prepare and (very importantly!) pass your examination.
School of Engineering Support for the Fundamentals of Engineering Prepraration
The Spring 2025 Interest Survey has closed.
- [UPDATE] Communication to students on the status of their application is anticipated to go out by mid April 2025.
- Student Interest Form has closed as of Friday, 2/28/25 (students also received the Interest Survey via announcements from the engineering advising team).
- Before completing the form, check out the FAQs and additional details on the FE Exam below
- Instructions for Student Activation and Enrollment will be provided via email upon approval of application
Instructions for Redeeming Codes
School of PE is the approved provider of the preparatory program for the Spring 2025 applicant cohort.
For students who have already been assigned codes but have not yet redeemed their licenses or if you have any issues with enrolling, please contact D.B. Quan at dquan2@ucmerced.edu
How to Redeem your Program
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if you are approved for the program, instructions on how to redeem your code will be provided in your email communication.
Benefits of passing the FE exam:
- Professional recognition: Passing the FE exam is a significant step towards becoming a licensed PE.
- Career advancement: It can open doors to more challenging and rewarding engineering roles.
- Increased earning potential: Licensed PEs often command higher salaries.
- Personal satisfaction: Demonstrating a mastery of fundamental engineering principles can be a source of pride and confidence.
To prepare for the FE exam
- Review fundamental engineering concepts from your undergraduate studies.
- Practice with past exams and sample questions.
- Familiarize yourself with the electronic reference materials provided during the exam.
- Consider using study resources and preparation materials available from NCEES or other providers.
Key aspects of the FE exam:
- Duration: 6 hours total, including a tutorial and an optional break.
- Content: Covers a wide range of engineering disciplines, including mathematics, science, and engineering fundamentals.
- Passing: A passing score is required to proceed to the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam, which is the second step towards PE licensure.
- Administration: Administered by NCEES at NCEES-approved Pearson VUE test centers.
- Exam Fee: There is an exam fee payable directly to NCEES.
- Purpose: To assess an individual's understanding of core engineering concepts and their ability to apply them.
- Format: Computer-based, closed-book, 110 multiple-choice questions.
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
The following summary is provided for your reference only. For accurate and up-to-date information, please visit the official testing site at: https://ncees.org/engineering/fe
A. NCEES Administers
https://ncees.org/engineering/fe/
Exam Fee: ~$175
B. Nearest Approved Test Center
Address of Fresno Testing Center: Pearson Professional Centers-Fresno CA | 7555 N. Palm Avenue, Suite 205 Fresno | California 93711 United States
C. Exam Schedule & Format
- Schedule: https://ncees.org/exams/schedule
- Format: The FE exam is a 110-question test
- The exam appointment time is 6 hours long and includes:
- Nondisclosure agreement (2 minutes)
- Tutorial (8 minutes)
- Exam (5 hours and 20 minutes)
- Scheduled break (25 minutes)
REMINDER: Please check the official website for the latest information: https://ncees.org/engineering/fe
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