The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam is the first step in the process of becoming a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.). Becoming a P.E. is a normal requirement for having a career in a number of industries, especially the power industry/utilities. Although you can take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam after graduating, it is easier to take it while in school as it tests your knowledge of undergraduate material. Ideally, Clemson ECE students should take the exam during their final semester of classes.
To register for the FE exam, visit the NCEES website. The closest approved test center location to Clemson University is in Greenville, SC. For a list of all locations, please view the NCEES location centers page.
Visit Clemson's FE Exam page for additional information.
The ECE department's FE Exam coordinator for ECE is Dr. Hassan Raza, hraza@clemson.edu. Please feel free to reach out to him for further information about the FE Exam.
The FE Exam is administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) throughout the year at approved testing centers. It is a computer-based exam with supplied reference information consisting of a morning session and an afternoon session. The examination is discipline-specific. NCEES policy allows an examinee to take the FE exam no more than three times during a twelve-month period.
The following individuals are eligible to take the FE Examination:
Information about exam content can be found on the NCEES Engineering FE site. Click on the link for the Electrical and Computer Engineering exam.