Exams
The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is generally your first step in the process to becoming a licensed professional engineer (P.E.)
The Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam tests for a minimum level of competency in a particular engineering discipline.
About the FE Exam
About the FE Exam
The FE exam is a computer-based, discipline-specific exam offered year-round at approved Pearson VUE testing centers. Most students take it near graduation or shortly after completing an ABET-accredited program.
How to Register
You’ll register directly through the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) at ncees.org. From there, you’ll create an account, select your specific FE exam (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, etc.), pay the fee, and choose your testing date/location.
Available Study Resource
- Department Study Books: Each department chair has a set of FE study books available to check out to their students. (Add department contacts)
- FE Prep Course: Once you are officially a senior (taking or have successfully completed CHEN 4360/4340, CVEN 4212/4313, INEN 4323/4385, MEEN 4310/4316, ECEN 4306/4307, or ELEN 4306/4307), you are eligible for the FE Prep Course. To register, please provide proof of your scheduled exam to engineering@lamar.edu. The university covers a specific number of seats annually.
- NCEES Reference Handbook: You can download the free digital version on the NCEES website to practice navigating it.
- Additional Practice Material: Many students use FE review manuals or the official NCEES practice exams to get comfortable with question styles.
Financial Support From the College of Engineering
- Exam Fee Reimbursement: If you send proof of your scheduled exam to engineering@lamar.edu before you take the exam and you pass, we will reimburse your exam fee upon receiving a receipt and proof of your passing from you.
- Graduation Cord: Students who pass the FE exam will also receive an FE recognition cord for graduation.
About the PE Exam
The Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam tests for a minimum level of competency in a particular engineering discipline. It is designed for engineers who have gained a minimum of four years post-college work experience in their chosen engineering discipline.Available Study Resources
- NCEES Reference Handbook: You can download the free digital version on the NCEES website to practice navigating it.
- Additional Practice Material: Many students use PE review manuals or the official NCEES practice exams to get comfortable with question styles.
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