Frequently Asked Questions

K-State engineering admission requirements are outlined on the Admissions page of our website.

K-State will notify students via email. Admission decisions for each fall term begin in July.

K-State engineering offers a first-year general engineering program where students are introduced to all 14 of our degree programs. Once students have decided on a major path they will be moved into that degree program. The only difference in courses that a student takes during the first semester is the intro class.

Our Bachelor of Science engineering degree programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The Bachelor of Science in computer science degree program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. The Bachelor of Science in construction science and management degree program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education.

Engineering degree programs emphasize theory and design of concepts for real-world problem solving while engineering technology degree programs emphasize application of existing designs.

Architectural engineers typically work as consultants for architects, designing structural, mechanical and electrical systems in a building.

Students may elect to earn two degrees at the same time. Requirements for both must be satisfied. Students should confer with each academic dean as early as possible to determine appropriate programs of study.

Undergraduate minors provide students an opportunity to emphasize study in an area outside their major curriculum. Courses forming a minor may be used to satisfy the general requirements of a major curriculum, including free electives. Students are not required to complete a minor to graduate. A minor can only be awarded to a student upon or after being awarded a baccalaureate degree. If interested, contact the department where the minor is held.

AP and IB credits may transfer to K-State depending on the student’s test score. To learn more on how these credits transfer, visit the K-State Credit for Prior Learning website.

Most transfer credit will be accepted but some may not apply to your engineering degree. Any transfer courses with grades lower than a C will not apply to engineering requirements. To see how university-level credit from postsecondary schools transfers, visit the K-State Credit for Prior Learning website.

To view the university transfer credit policy, visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website.

K-State will only accept hours up to what is offered by the equivalent K-State course.

Each degree program in our college has a degree map with required course work and options for electives. They are available on the Degree Maps page on our website.

It is recommended engineering students take 12-16 hours per semester. If you are working or involved in other non-academic activities (i.e., fraternities, sororities, sports, student organizations, volunteer work), consult with your adivsor for recommendations.

First-year students can enroll the summer before the fall semester. Transfer, non-traditional and military students can enroll the semester before their start term. Learn more about the enrollment process on our website.

The maximum is 21 credit hours per semester. Permission for more than 21 hours must be approved by the college's assistant dean for student services.

^{Note: In order to be eligible for additional hours, a student may not have received D or F grades during the prior two semesters and must hold at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.}

Course schedules and catalogs are available on K-State's website.

Yes! K-State engineering scholarship information for incoming freshman and transfer students, as well as current students, is located on the scholarships page of our website.

Many engineering students balance their coursework with at least one of the more than 500 student organizations, clubs or design teams at K-State. We encourage students to participate in these activities to develop themselves personally and professionally, as time management and scheduling skills are valuable attributes for a future career.

Studying abroad is highly recommended for engineering students. Learn more on the Education Abroad website.

Scholars Assisting Scholars (SAS) tutoring, Academic Achievement Center tutoring, departmental help sessions, honor societies’ assistance and professors’ office hours are all strong resources for students wanting additional help with their course work.

SAS offers walk-in, peer-to-peer tutoring located inside the engineering complex and supports students in the following courses: Calculus I, Calculus II, Calculus III, Differential Equations, Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Engineering Physics I, Engineering Physics II and Macroeconomics.

What kind of computer will I need?
View the Engineering Computer Recommendations page for more information.

All undergraduate students have an assigned advisor. Visit the university's academic advisor page to learn more.