New Exam?!? What has changed??

The new computer based FE Exam has changed from the traditional pencil and paper exam. The "morning" and "afternoon" sessions no longer exist and the exam is now more discipline specific. The links below provide an overview of what has changed, created by University of Wyoming.

 

Exam Changes - Chemical Engineering

Exam Changes - Civil Engineering

Exam Changes - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Exam Changes - Mechanical Engineering

Exam Changes - Other Disciplines

 

 

I need a special calculator?!?

The FE Eam doesn't allow graphing calculators. Visit the links below for the approved calculator list, and caclculator reviews.

 

NCEES Calculator Policy

Best Calculator for the FE Exam - Steel Engineer

Best Calculator for the FE Exam - Calculus and Geometry Hub

 

Basic Exam Information:

The exam is produced by NCEES and its base cost is $225. However, administration of the exam is slightly different for each state.

 

Prior to 2014 the exam was given only on the last Saturday in April and the last Saturday in October. It was a greuling 10 hour day, start to finish. In 2014, the exam has been updated to a computer based format given mulitple times per year.  NCEES provides an examinee guide full of important information about taking the exam (registration and arrival procedures, what to bring, etc.) as well as a YouTube channel with videos demonstrating the computer based testing system. Check out the links below for both of these resources.

 

NCEES

Examinee Guide

NCEES YouTube

 

State Registration:

In most states, you must both register with NCEES and a state liscencing board or agency. In many cases, the state deadline is BEFORE the NCEES registration deadline. Use the NCEES web site to locate information specific for your state.