Undergraduate Admission
Admission Requirements for First-Year Engineering Majors
Engineers are innovators who need a strong foundation in STEM. Because engineering majors are competitive, there are additional admission requirements you must meet beyond the basic admission requirements for entering first-year students.
Not a first-year student coming from high school? Visit our transfer page.
3.0 GPA
Cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher
C or better
Grades of C or better in all completed math courses
4 Years
Four years of college-prep math courses
1 Year
One year of Chemistry or Physics
Application Deadline
CSU’s undergraduate application typically opens in early August and applications completed by the beginning of December are given full consideration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Because engineering majors are competitive, you should apply early in the first semester of your senior year (ideally before December).
Yes. Incoming Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering students will use the Math Placement Tool before orientation and registration.
The Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering offers the ENcourage Engineering Math Program each summer to incoming engineering students to help prepare you for calculus by reviewing pre-calculus topics.
Yes. Many AP credits can be applied toward an engineering degree. Typical areas AP credit is granted for engineering majors include calculus, chemistry, physics, biology, and several courses included in the university’s core curriculum. Visit our Registrar’s Office webpage to see all AP equivalencies.
Visit the CEE advising webpage to view curriculum requirement flowcharts for each major.
Yes. Visit our Registrar’s webpage to see all IB equivalencies.
Visit the CEE advising webpage to view curriculum requirement flowcharts for each major.
Cost of Attendance
Visit the Office of Financial Aid for information about the cost of attendance as well as ways to fund your education, such as Federal Financial Aid and university scholarships.
Living on Campus
Learn more about what to expect living on campus, get a 360 tour of the residence halls, and see the fabulous food offerings available across campus!
Honors Program
Interested in maximizing your college experience? Consider applying for the CSU Honors Program!
Our department and the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering host events for prospective students to experience first-hand what it’s like to be an engineering student at CSU including:
- Engineering Exploration Day – Meet with engineering faculty and students, see laboratory demonstrations, and learn more about engineering careers.
- Engineering Days (“E-Days”) – Explore the senior design projects and prototypes presented by senior engineering students to get a glimpse of what’s in store for your future!
- Choose CSU – Join other newly admitted CSU Rams to tour campus and attend academic sessions.
