First Year Engineering
The First Year Engineering Program is where all newly admitted first year students in the College of Engineering begin their careers. The NC State College of Engineering is the 2nd largest in the United States (based on graduation), and graduation begins with a successful first year. Therefore, in the First Year Engineering Program all students are assigned an academic adviser based on intended major. Prior to the first day of class students will attend New Student Orientation where each prospective engineering student is enrolled in a common first year, including E101: Introduction to Engineering. Of course, this may vary based on advanced placement (AP) scores and other preparatory work accomplished. During the first year in engineering students are introduced to NC State opportunities and resources, attend the College Welcome featuring a distinguished alum, develop a team project for the annual Freshman Engineering Design Day, and are expected to matriculate into one of the 18 engineering degrees prior to earning 60 credits.