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Before declaring a particular major within the field of engineering,
students must meet admission requirements for the degree program. Students may apply to the
College of Engineering upon initial entry to the University by declaring Engineering as
their intended major on their admissions application. When a student is intending to major in engineering
accepted to USF, engineering staff will review the necessary credentials and notify the applicant of his or
her Engineering status.
USF students who wish to change their major to Engineering may apply through
the Office of Engineering Student Services, in the College of Engineering.
To be considered for admission to the College, an applicant must be
accepted by the University as a degree-seeking student and be in good standing
academically.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit TOEFL scores to the
University. The minimum TOEFL score must be 550 (paper-based test) or 213
(computer-based test).
Students meeting or exceeding the below criteria are granted direct entry to the College.
Others are classified "Pre-Engineering." Pre-Engineering students are guided by
by advisors in the Engineering Student Services Center as they complete the math, science and
other pre-requisites courses for their chosen engineering major. Pre-Engineering students
are fully admitted to their engineering departments upon the successful completion of pre-requisite
courses with the required grade point averages. Both Engineering and Pre-Engineering
students are encouraged to meet with an Engineering Advisor each semester and to make use of the
tutoring center and other success programs within the College and University.
Freshmen | Transfer Students
Freshmen:
Test Scores:
- SAT—combined score of 1150 minimum with a minimum quantitative
of 550.
- ACT—combined score of 25 minimum and mathematics of 25 minimum.
High School Mathematics:
- Algebra (2 years)
- Geometry
- Analytical Geometry and Trigonometry (or Pre-Calculus)
High School GPA:
- Minimum 3.0/4.0
Select One:
- I am ready to apply to the College of Engineering! (click here)
- I would like to be in the Pre-Engineering program! (click here)
Transfer Students:
Engineering:
- Florida community college transfer students that have completed the courses shown below
with a minimum grade of "C" and an overall GPA of 2.0 are accepted directly into the College of Engineering.
- Second bachelor degree seeking students that have completed the mathematics and natural sciences below with a minimum grade of "C" are accepted directly into the College of Engineering.
Communications:
- ENC 1101 English I (3)
- ENC 1102 English II (3)
Mathematics:
- MAC 2311 Engineering Calculus I (4) or MAC 2281
- MAC 2312 Engineering Calculus II (4) or MAC 2282
- MAC 2313 Engineering Calculus III (4) or MAC 2283
Natural Sciences:
- CHM X045/X045L General Chemistry I with Lab (4) or CHS 1440
Chemistry for Engineers
- PHY X048/X048L General Physics (calculus based) and Laboratory I (4)
- PHY X049/X049L General Physics (calculus based) and Laboratory II (4)
Humanities & Social Sciences:
- Humanities Courses (6)
- Social Science Courses (6)
- Humanities or Social Sciences (3)
Computer Science:
- Transfer students into the Computer Science program from a Florida community college are
not required to have any of the Chemistry courses indicated above.
Information Systems:
- Transfer students into the Information Systems program from a Florida community college are
not required to have Calculus III or any of the Chemistry courses
indicated above.
Other Transfers:
- Lower level or upper level transfer students that have not met the either the course requirements or
the minimum 2.0 GPA requirement should contact the advising office at (813) 974-2684. Students
can request to be placed in the Pre-Engineering Program until these requirements have been
completed.
Select One:
- I am ready to apply to the College of Engineering! (click here)
- I would like to be in the Pre-Engineering program! (click here)
Once a student has been admitted to the College of Engineering, he/she must
then seek admission into one of the specific departments. Please read all the admission criteria
including the NOTES at the bottom.
For the Chemical and Industrial Engineering
Programs, the
minimum requirements for acceptance are completion of:
- Calculus I, II, & III,
- Physics I & II with labs,
- General Chemistry I with lab
- Minimum "C" grade or better in each course,
"C-" grade is not sufficient
For the Civil and Mechanical Engineering
Programs, the
minimum requirements for acceptance are completion of:
- Calculus I, II, & III,
- Physics I & II with labs,
- General Chemistry I with lab
- Minimum "C" grade or better in each course,
"C-" grade is not sufficient
- and a 2.5 GPA in these courses (best attempt)
For the Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Information System Programs,
the minimum requirements for acceptance are completion of:
- English I & II,
- Physics I & II (with labs),
- and Calculus I & II
- Minimum "C" grade or better in each course,
"C-" grade is not sufficient
- and a 3.00 GPA in these courses (best attempt)
For the Electrical Engineering
Program, the
minimum requirements for acceptance are completion of:
- Calculus I, II, & III,
- Physics I & II with labs,
- General Chemistry I with lab
- Minimum "C" grade or better in each course,
"C-" grade is not sufficient
- and a 2.25 GPA in these courses (best attempt)
Please Note:
Some of the engineering programs may have additional
criteria or continuation requirements that exceed the minimum admission
requirements. In addition to meeting the admission requirements for any
of the engineering programs, all
students must meet all college continuation requirements; a minimum overall
GPA of 2.0 and a minimum USF GPA of 2.0 is required. For further details,
please refer to the undergraduate catalog.
A student can be advised by the department advisor prior to completing requirements
for department admission if he or she so chooses. Prior to being admitted
to the department, a student may be permitted to take no more than two
departmental engineering courses. This
type of student must still comply with all of the above-listed requirements
prior to official acceptance by the department.
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