The program for each student majoring in engineering is developed individually through consultation with the student’s major advisor and leads to a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree is ABET accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission and envisioned as an interdisciplinary and integrated engineering degree to help students lay a strong foundation toward diverse engineering pathways and diverse areas of engineering professional practice. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree offers a versatility that lays the foundation for a lifetime of careers. Over 75% of our graduates pursue minors or second majors beyond Engineering. In their pursuit of knowledge and expertise, our hope is for students to explore within and beyond Engineering.

A minimum of 30 hours of basic science and mathematics credits are required for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree. Students must complete the following:

Basic sciences consist of disciplines focused on knowledge or understanding of the fundamental aspects of natural phenomena such as chemistry, physics, and the life, earth, and space sciences. For the remainder of the minimum 30 credit hours of basic science and mathematics topics, students have the flexibility to select mathematics and basic science elective credits that promote the student’s progress toward the completion of a minor or other relevant interests. Students must consult with an Engineering Faculty or their Engineering Academic Advisor to ensure that the elective mathematics and basic science credits of interest will count toward this requirement. 

A minimum of 47 hours of engineering topics are required for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree. Students must complete the following:

To be well-positioned for junior-level EGR coursework and to complete the degree in four years, students should complete the following courses during the first two years and should earn a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in the following courses:

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Students may substitute MTH 121 and MTH 251 in place of MTH 205. This might be of particular interest to those who are thinking of a Mathematics minor and/or graduate school in an engineering field. 

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Students may substitute PHY 123 in place of PHY 113. Please also note that if a student received AP/IB credit for PHY 111, they cannot receive credit for both PHY 113 and PHY 111 according to the bulletin for the Department of Physics. In this scenario, students should meet with the Engineering Academic Advisor (Dr. Melissa Kenny) to discuss their two potential options: (1) to take PHY 114 in place of PHY 113 to meet this requirement, or (2) to decline to accept their PHY 111 AP/IB credits and take PHY 113 to meet this requirement.

Note that EGR 111 is not a pre-requisite for EGR 112, so either EGR 111 or EGR 112 can be taken first. Similarly, EGR 211 is not a pre-requisite for EGR 212 and EGR 311 not a pre-requisite for EGR 312, so either EGR 211 or EGR 212 can be taken first and either EGR 311 or EGR 312 can be taken first.

Engineering Concentrations

Pursuit of an Engineering Concentration does not change the degree which is a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Pursuit of an Engineering Concentration allows students to show focus in their selection of engineering technical elective courses.

Four-Year Planning

A typical, yet customizable, schedule for the BS Engineering major is: 

Current lists covering all categories of approved courses are available in the Engineering Department and on its website. Additional courses and course updates may have been approved since the publication of this bulletin. The majority of engineering courses integrate theory and practice (e.g., labs, projects, studio) as well as personal and professional development skills.

Engineering Concentrations

The Engineering curriculum is designed to promote the interdisciplinary nature of engineering and taking courses across a range of engineering sub-disciplines is encouraged. Students who wish to focus their technical elective coursework in a specific field of engineering can pursue an Engineering Concentration. Pursuit of an Engineering Concentration does not change the degree, which is a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. A concentration requires at least 4 technical elective courses with a focus in the concentration area, as well as the completion of a basic math and science elective from a shortlist specific to the concentration. Each completed technical elective course can only be counted toward one concentration, however, a math and science elective can count towards more than one concentration. AP credits cannot count towards any of the courses. A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 must be earned on all Wake Forest courses taken to complete the concentration. The requirements for the concentration are those that are in effect at the time of the declaration of the concentration, as the curriculum and the departmental requirements may change slightly during the student’s period of residence. Students interested in a concentration should contact an Engineering Faculty. Students cannot declare a concentration until they have completed at least 2 engineering technical elective courses. The Engineering Department does not guarantee that technical electives for all concentrations will be offered in a given semester. Students should talk with their major advisors about the frequency with which specific technical electives are offered.

Biomedical Engineering Concentration (BME)

Civil and Environmental Concentration (CEE)

Electrical and Computer Engineering Concentration (ECE)

Materials and Chemical Engineering Concentration (MCE)

Mechanical Engineering Concentration (ME)

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3 credits of EGR 381 taken for technical elective can be counted as 1 course towards the concentrations.

Qualified majors are considered for honors in engineering. Students should consult with Engineering Department faculty or the major advisor in the fall of the Junior year for additional details. 

Honors in Engineering is designed to recognize the achievements of students that go above and beyond the required course work. This can be accomplished through research projects, design projects, or other independent study experiences. Importantly, these must be distinctly different from their classroom work. Students interested in pursuing an honors degree must obtain pre- approval of their project from the Engineering curriculum committee no later than the Spring of their junior year.

To graduate with the distinction “Honors in Engineering,” a student must:

• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all courses and a 3.4 in engineering courses;
• Submit an honors paper describing the project which is approved by an advisory committee;
• Prepare a presentation derived from their honors paper to be delivered the semester of graduation.

If the paper is approved, the minimum GPA requirements are met, and the student has presented their work to the department, the student will graduate with Honors in Engineering.