Exploratory First Year Track
We understand that choosing a major and career path can be overwhelming. If you are interested in Engineering, but aren't sure which major fits you, we welcome you to join the first year exploratory track.
In this track you will have a full academic year to experience different Engineering majors and make the best decision for you. You can still graduate on time and make progress toward your chosen degree once you decide.
What to expect?
If you want to explore majors in the School of Engineering, we have specially designed a first year experience complete with seminars, workshops, and career assessments to help you choose your academic pathway.
Majors Offered
Curriculum & Course Sequences
The course curriculum allows you to experience the breadth of our degrees:
Fall Semester
- Introduction to Engineering Experience
- Engineering Laboratory
- Active Calculus IA*
- Active Calculus IB*
- Engineering Physics I*
- English I*
Spring Semester
- Applied Engineering Analysis
- First-year Engineering Design
- Active Calculus IIA*
- Active Calculus IIB*
- Engineering Physics II
- English II*
*An AP Score of 4 or 5 can replace Calculus I & II, and English I. Math and English placements will determine coursework.
The Exploratory First Year Track is available for you to select in the Common App when you choose selected majors in Engineering.