Changing Major

Declaring/Changing major within Engineering (online form)
This form is for current student changing their major within the A. James Clark School of Engineering only. If you are an incoming freshman for 2013-2014 year, please notify an advisor during your orientation data. If you plan to change out of the Engineering School, contact the corresponding college/department.

Double Major/Double Degree

Double Major/Double Degree Form
Make sure to print the guidelines and the corresponding Double Degree/Double Major form. Return form to 1131 GLMH.

• Double Degree/Double Major Guidelines [pdf]
• Double Degree/Double Major Form 2012-CORE [xls] in Firefox, right-click and choose "Save link as" to download.
• Double Degree/Double Major Form 2012-GenEd [xls] in Firefox, right-click and choose "Save link as" to download.

Exceptions to Policy Online Forms

The Clark School of Engineering takes requests for exceptions extremely seriously. We will consider exceptions to academic policy only in rare and extraordinary circumstances. Be sure to select the exception option that best describes your situation. Depending on your request, the form will ask you complete and submit information necessary to review your petition.

Credit Overload-(exceeding number of allowable credits in a semester/term)
Late Add of a Course
Third Attempt of a Course
Register for a Time Conflict
Drop More than Four Credits
Exceed 18 Credit Repeat Limit
Late Drop of a Course
Late Graduation Application
Other-(If your request does not appear to be one that is listed, you may complete an Exception To Policy in the "Other" category.  Typical requests of this nature include: Grading Method Change, late Paperwork Submission, etc.)

Graduation

FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING EXAM (FE OR EIT)

It is the student's responsibility to submit an FE application, to request an official transcript from the Registrar's office and have it sent to the state board office. Provide a valid social security number to the state board office.  If you are a Graduate Student, please contact your department.

Beginning in January 2014, the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exams will be offered solely on computer. Traditional pencil-and-paper exams will be retired. All examinees will complete their exams at a Pearson VUE testing center.To learn more about the new process go to the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulartion (DLLR) website.

Students who have an ABET accredited engineering degree or who are in the process of completing a 4-year curriculum in engineering at a college or university within 6 months after the exam do not need to be pre-approved by the Board. You can register directly with NCEES.

All undergraduate programs within the A. James Clark School of Engineering are ABET accredited.

Graduation Letter Request to Employer (online form)
THIS REQUEST IS FOR EMPLOYERS ONLY. The Graduation Letter Request can only be processed upon successful completion of all remaining courses and meeting all University requirements. This form is for Undergraduate Students Only. If you are a Graduate Student, please contact your department.

Graduation Paperwork
The Graduation Worksheet is to be completed the semester that you actually graduate. Make sure to: 1) Apply for Graduation, 2) Complete the Senior Survey, 3) Graduation Worksheet, 4) Print the online Degree Navigator Student Audit, and 5) Return graduation paperwork to 1131 Martin Hall.

LATE Graduation Worksheets need to be submitted with an Exception to Policy Form [online form].

Request to Walk in Engr. Commencement Ceremony (online form) The LAST DAY to submit this form will be Friday, December 13th, 2013. No Exceptions will be made after that day. Students who will complete final coursework towards their degree program in the summer or winter term but wish to participate in the Fall or Spring Commencement ceremony should complete this form. Please do not submit this form until after April 19, if you are a Summer Graduate or after November 15, if you are a spring graduate.

Participating in the graduation ceremony does not guarantee graduation from the university. For additional information about graduation ceremonies go to the Commencement page.

Request to take Graduate Courses

Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degrees Form [pdf]
With the approval of the Department and completion of program requirements, an undergraduate degree-seeking student can request to join the combined bachelor's/master's (BS/MS) program. In the BS/MS program, graduate level courses initially taken for undergraduate credit may also be applied towards the graduate credit requirements for a master's degree program at the University of Maryland. Return form to 1131 Martin Hall.

Graduate Credit Permission Form [pdf]
An undergraduate degree-seeking student with approval can apply to take a course for graduate credit only.

Steps to follow when completing form:

1. Top part to be completed by student
2. Department Certification- to be signed by student's major Department
         - Department Contacts Information
3. College Certification- to be approved by the School of Engineering (1131 GLMH)
4. Graduate School Review- to the Graduate School for approval (2133 Lee Bldg.)

Permission to Take a Graduate Course for Undergrad Credit [online form]
Complete this form if you wish to take a graduate level course and have it count for undergraduate credit. 

Steps to follow when completing form:

1. Top part to be completed by student
2. Departmental Academic Advisor should sign to give permission and denote what the course will count for in the degree
3. Professor of Grad-level course should sign to give permission to 1131 GLMH Undergraduate Advising & Academic Support

Permission to Enroll in Another Institution and Guidelines

If you would like to take a course at another institution, please make sure to read the Student User Guide [pdf] before completing the Permission to Enroll in Another Institution Form [online form for student's use only]. When completing the form, make sure to type the other institution course prefix and course number.  Please do not submit this form until March for Summer or Fall and End of October for Winter and Spring request, also note that processing times for Permission to Enroll forms can be between 3-10 business dates.

Have institution send an official transcript to University Maryland after you complete the course at that institution.