First-Year Engineering Program Criteria

Thank you for your interest in applying to a CEAS major! Visit the Transition FAQs page for more information about our application review process. 

The information on this page applies to: First-Year Engineering Program (FEP) students. 

• Submit the Change of College/Major Form 
• Finalize your application: Submit the CEAS Applicant Scan 

FEP applicants can apply to CEAS programs during any academic semester. 

*Rolling admissions: students who are not enrolled in classes that semester will be reviewed mid-semester if they’ve applied by this date

*We will continue to accept applications until the last day of classes. We will review late applications in our next open application term. 

FEP eligibility 

You can remain in FEP for up to three consecutive semesters (ex. fall, spring, summer). 

When to apply 

Submit your application once you are enrolled in the minimum courses (do not wait until your classes are complete). 

Guaranteed admission 

You are guaranteed admission to CEAS majors if you meet the criteria below as long as you are in Good Academic Standing. CEAS reserves the right to consider academic misconduct and related circumstances as part of our application review process. 

Timeline to co-op/graduation 

Your CEAS advisor will determine your transition schedule and timeline to co-op/graduation after you are accepted.