Jun 17, 2026  
2026-2027 University Catalog 
    
2026-2027 University Catalog

First Year Engineering Program Requirements - Other Options

Location(s): West Lafayette


First-Year Engineering Program Requirement Options


EPICS Option (29-34 credits)


Only for students in the EPICS learning community

Engineering Honors Program Option (29-34 credits)


VIP Option (29-34 credits)


Sample Plan of Study


Fall 1st Year


  • Requirement #1 - Intro to Engineering - Credit Hours: 2.00-4.00
  • Requirement #3 - Calculus I - Credit Hours: 4.00-5.00
  • Requirement #5 - Chemistry - Credit Hours: 4.00-6.00
  • Requirement #8 - Written or Oral Communication - Credit Hours: 3.00-4.00

13-19 Credits


Spring 1st Year


  • Requirement #2 - Intro to Engineering II - Credit Hours: 2.00-4.00
  • Requirement #4 - Calculus II - Credit Hours: 4.00-5.00
  • Requirement #6 - Physics - Credit Hours: 4.00
  • Requirement #7 - First-Year Engineering Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00-4.00
  • Requirement #8 - Written or Oral Communication - Credit Hours: 3.00-4.00

16-21 Credits