The process for taking the FE Exam has changed. For testing dates and new procedures, see About below or visit the FE Exam section of the NCEES website.
FE Review Sessions
The Dean’s Office has organized a biannual lecture series (held each semester) to help students prepare for this exam. The sessions are given by faculty and instructors on Friday afternoons beginning approximately 9 weeks prior to the FE Exam date.
All of the sessions are in WEB L110 from 3:30 – 5:00 on the following dates:
| Friday 3/2/18 | Introduction and Economics, Larry DeVries |
| Wednesday 3/7/18 | Thermodynamics, Geoff Silcox |
| Friday 3/16/18 | Fluids, Steve Burian |
| Friday 3/30/18 | Strength of Materials, Larry DeVries |
| Friday 4/6/18 | Math, Meredith Metzger |
| Wednesday 4/11/18 | Chemical Engineering, Kevin Whitty |
| Friday 4/13/18 | Statics, Sandy Meek |
| Friday 4/20/18 | Electrical Engineering, Arn Stolp |
If you would like more information about the FE Reviews, please contact Dianne Leonard at dleonard@coe.utah.edu
Review Materials
The NCEES publishes study materials that are available at www.ncees.org
The College of Engineering provides the following resources to prepare students for the exam:
PDF files for download:
Introduction-Calculator Policy-Economics
FE Exam Intro Update Spring 2013
Strengths of Materials Review
Strengths of Materials Review – Update Spring 2013
Chemistry Review
ECE Review Notes Spring 2015
ECE Review Notes Spring 2015 – Solved
Electrical Circuits Review
EE Practice Questions Spring 2013
Fluid Dynamics Review – Spring 2015
Fluid Dynamics Review – Spring 2014
Fluid Dynamics Review – Practice Problems
Fluid Dynamics Review Spring 2013
Fluid Dynamics Review – Practice Problems Spring 2013
Fluid Dynamics Review – Solutions
Fluid Dynamics Review – Handout Fall 2013
Fluid Dynamics Review – Practice Problems Fall 2013
Fluid Dynamics Problem Solutions – Fall 2013
Math Review – Spring 2015
Math Review – 2012
Statics Review – Slides
Statics Review – Spring 2013 Edition
Statics Review – Fall 2013 Edition
Thermodynamics Review
Thermodynamics Problems
Thermodynamics Toolbox
About
The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam is the first step in becoming a licensed Professional Engineer. The test is administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), www.NCEES.org.
New Format, Registration, and Deadlines
The NCEES will make the following changes to the FE Exam beginning January 1, 2014:
| Old FE Format | New FE Format |
|---|---|
| Paper Based Test | Computer Based Test-Draper, UT location |
| 8 hours | 6 hours |
| General Engineering or other subjects | Take Discipline Specific Test (7 different tests) |
| Only offered one Saturday in October (Deadline to register September 5) and April. | Offered 4 time blocks each year: Block 1 = January and February Block 2 = April and May Block 3 = July and August Block 4 = October and November Maximum of 3 attempts per calendar year |
| Schedule for test day only | Schedule or reschedule to a different day/time only within a block if time is available. |
| Cost: $125.00 | Cost: $225.00 |
To find the specifications for your FE Exam and to register, visit the FE Exam instructions on the NCEES website.