Freshman Engineering Program Criteria
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The criteria on this page applies to: Freshman Engineering Program (FEP) students
Application Timelines & Deadlines
FEP students can apply to CEAS programs during any academic semester.
| Applying for |
Application opens |
Application closes |
Tentative decision date |
| Spring |
July 2 |
November 1 11:59pm |
Late December |
| Summer |
November 2 |
March 1 11:59pm |
Early May |
| Fall |
March 2 |
July 1 11:59pm |
Mid-August |
Application Considerations
- Students must complete one full academic semester in FEP
- FEP students are guaranteed admission to CEAS majors if they meet the criteria outlined below; other factors may be considered (i.e. academic misconduct)
- Students can remain in FEP for up to three consecutive academic semesters (i.e. fall, spring, summer)
- Transition plan and timeline to co-op and/or graduation will be determined after acceptance; program may require up to five additional years of study
2020-2021 Application Criteria
Freshman Engineering Program
| Program | Guaranteed Overall UC GPA | Guaranteed Math/Science GPA | Minimum Required Courses (UC Equivalents) | Holistic Review? |
| Aerospace Engineering (ASE) | 3.3 | 3.3 | MATH1061; CHEM1040 or PHYS2001 | Yes |
| Architectural Engineering (AE) | 2.5 | 2.75 | MATH1061; CHEM1040 or PHYS2001 | No |
| Biomedical Engineering (BME) | 3.2 | 3.2 | MATH1061; CHEM1040 or PHYS2001 | Yes |
| Chemical Engineering (CHE) | 3 | 2.75 | MATH1061; CHEM1040 or PHYS2001 | No |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | 2.75 | 2.75 | MATH1061; CHEM1040 or PHYS2001 | No |
| Computer Engineering (CMPE) | 2.5 | 2.75 | MATH1061; CHEM1040 or PHYS2001 | Yes |
| Computer Science (CS) | 2.5 | 2.75 | MATH1061; CHEM1040 or PHYS2001 | Yes |
| Construction Management (CM) | 2.25 | N/A | MATH1061 | No |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | 2.5 | 2.75 | MATH1061; CHEM1040 or PHYS2001 | Yes |
| Electrical Engineering Tech (EET) | 2.25 | N/A | MATH1026; CHEM1040 or PHYS1051 | Yes |
| Environmental Engineering (ENVE) | 2.75 | 2.75 | MATH1061; CHEM1040 or PHYS2001 | Yes |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 3.4 | 3.4 | MATH1061; CHEM1040 or PHYS2001 | Yes |
| Mechanical Engineering Tech (MET) | 2.75 | 2.75 | MATH1061; CHEM1040 or PHYS1051 | Yes |
| Fire Science Technology (FST) Previous experience in fire service preferred |
2 | N/A | N/A | Yes |