Understanding the Engineering Benchmark Reviews: Depending upon the semester your student matriculated into the Clark School of Engineering, they will be reviewed either at 60 University of Maryland credits or two semesters after they are first reviewed for the 45 Credit Review. All students, regardless of matriculation semester or major must pass the 45 Credit Review. Students who matriculated from Fall 2005-Spring 2009 must pass the 2nd and 3rd benchmarks at 60 and then 90 University of Maryland credits respectively. Students who matriculated in the Fall 2009 semester to present must pass the 2nd Benchmark Review two semesters after the 45 Credit Review. The 3rd Benchmark Review occurs two semesters after the 2nd Benchmark Review.

60 Credit Benchmark/2nd Benchmark Review: This review, unlike the 45 Credit Benchmark Review varies for each engineering student, based on their major. Students who do not pass the review can be asked to change their major out of engineering.

Preparing for the 90 Credit Benchmark/3rd Benchmark Review: To pass the review, students must meet specific requirements based upon their major within the Clark School of Engineering. To prepare for the review, a student should be aware of what course completions are required. Any questions about progress toward this review can be directed to the student's departmental advisor.

Engineering Minors: The engineering minors include: Engineering Leadership, Nanoscience and Technology, International Engineering, Nuclear Engineering and Project Management. Students interested in any of the engineering minors should contact the Minor Advisor for the program. NOTE: A minor must be declared a year and a half prior to expected graduation.

Mandatory Academic Advising: All engineering students must meet with a departmental academic advisor prior to registering for courses for the coming semester. Students who are on Academic Probation must also make an appointment and meet with an advisor in UA&AS. If a student does not meet with their advisor, they will be UNABLE to register for courses. Selecting Upper Level Electives: Depending on their major, engineering students will have upper level technical electives from which to choose. Students can visit their departmental academic advisor to discuss their interests and determine appropriate electives for their degree program.