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Fundamentals of Engineering first-time approval in Ohio

Non-ABET degree evaluation required

REMINDER… in order to be considered for Ohio examination approval, the Board requires all non-ABET accredited degrees to be evaluated by the Center for Professional Engineering Education Services [CPEES], an affiliate of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying [NCEES].

Go to our Degree evaluation policy page for Board policies and procedures.

Overview

You are a first-time Fundamental of Engineering [FE] candidate if you have not been approved by the Board to take the FE, even though you may have previously applied for the FE in Ohio.

For approval consideration, first-time FE candidates must complete the 2-page FE application [PES 1011-FE]. The application fee is $25.00, made payable to Treasurer, State of Ohio. If your application is incomplete, it will be returned.

After verifying your eligibility, the Board will mail your approval letter which includes instructions on how to complete your examination registration by going online to the ELSES website. If the Board does not approve your application, you will be mailed an explanation letter.

2008 October deadlines, fees

Engineering and Land Surveying Examination Services [ELSES] administers Ohio's NCEES examinations twice a year in Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus. The 2008 October PE and PS exams will be offered on Friday, October 24, 2008. The 2008 October FE and FS exams will be offered on Saturday, October 25, 2008.

Ohio

Friday
June 27, 2008

Application

$25.00

ELSES registration

Friday
September 5, 2008

FE	$145.00
+ Religious accommodation	$300.00

Calculator policy

The Board's calculator policy is the same as the NCEES calculator policy. There are no exceptions.

Study materials

The Board cannot suggest and does not supply study materials for NCEES exams.

The FE is a closed-book examination. You cannot bring any reference materials to an NCEES FE exam. The FE Supplied-Reference Handbook [contact information required by NCEES] is available from NCEES on their website. ELSES will provide a clean copy of the FE Supplied-Reference Handbook for FE examinees at the exam site.

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Download FE approval application

PES 1011-FE
(Rev. 03/2008) 2 PAGES

Application checklist

IMPORTANT! Incomplete applications will be returned. Make sure your photograph is attached, the $25.00 fee is enclosed, all initial boxes are initialed, your personal information is complete, the exam choice is selected, original transcript(s) are enclosed, the disciplinary boxes are checked, and the application is signed and notarized.

Exam qualifications are not determined by Board staff

REMINDER…While the Board staff can and does answer your exam questions by email, fax and telephone, the Board staff cannot determine if you are qualified to take an NCEES exam. Your qualifications are reviewed by the Board's panel of experts after you have applied.

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