First Year Information

While Notre Dame does not allow first years to declare their major until the spring semester, there are plenty of opportunities to explore the different engineering departments.

What to Expect During Your First Year

Students who enroll with the intention to major in Engineering are placed in several general engineering courses based on the credit they enter University with. An example schedule is shown below.

Fall Schedule

  1. Writing and Rhetoric or University Seminar
  2. MATH 10550
  3. CHEM 10171
  4. Core Course
  5. EG 10114 and 10115 or 10116

Spring Schedule

  1. Writing and Rhetoric or University Seminar
  2. MATH 10560
  3. CHEM 10122 or Tech Elective
  4. PHYS 10310
  5. EG 10116 and/or EG Projects Course

To explore the different engineering departments further, click here