Common First Year
All first-year students admitted into the College of Engineering enroll in a common set of courses during their first semester at NC State. For future semesters, see your specific degree requirements.
The College of Engineering offers academic and career advising, tutoring in most subjects and mentoring in order to facilitate success during your first year.
Fall Semester
- CH101: General Chemistry I (3 credits)
- CH102: General Chemistry Lab (1 credit)
- E101: Introduction to Engineering and Problem Solving (1 credit)
- E115: Introduction to Computing Environments (1 credit)
- ENG101: Academic Writing and Research (4 credits)
- MA141: Calculus I (4 credits) *
- EC205: Introduction to Economics (3 credits)
- PE1xx: Physical Education Fitness and Wellness (1 credit)
Total Semester Credits = 17-18
*Students will be placed in calculus only with an SAT II-Math, Level 2C score of at least 550, or an AP Calculus score of at least 2. All placement scores should be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. We encourage students who are taking AP Calculus also to take the SAT II-Math, Level 2C since AP scores are not available until July, after New Student Orientation, and in case the desired AP score is not achieved.
Courses taken in the first year may vary from the courses in the list above if students earned college credits in high school or received advanced placement or credits through the Advanced Placement Program or International Baccalaureate Program. Official scores and college transcripts must be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for students to receive advanced placement.