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CEAS Undergraduate Student Office

Licensure

General Information on Professional Licensure

Stony Brook University offers the following professional degrees:

  • Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical & Molecular Engineering
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Science
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Students completing one of these degrees may wish to seek professional licensing as part of their career development. Being a licensed engineer is required in some fields (particularly civil engineering), and is strongly recommended in most other engineering fields.

The licensing process in the United States differs slightly from state to state. In New York State, the process is as follows:

  1. Pass the Fundamentals of Enigneering (FE) exam;
  2. Complete a number of years of professional experience, typically working directly for or with other licensed Professional Engineers;
  3. Complete the Principles and Practice of Enigneering (PE) exam.

The CEAS Undergraduate Student Office works with current students and alumni to complete paperwork certifying their academic credentials needed in applying for engineering licensure. Please select one of the options below for additional details and instructions.

A. Students that are within 20 credits of completing, or have already graduated from an ABET accredited bachelor’s program may register with NCEES to sit for the FE exam

  • Programs at Stony Brook University which are eligible for this option include: BME, CIV, CME, ECE, EEO, ESE, ESG & MEC

B. Students pursuing any other program, including those completing a master’s degree at Stony Brook University, must first apply to New York State. Only if approved will they be notified of their eligibility to take the FE.

  • Application process for these students is as follows: 
    1. Complete Form 1 and submit to New York State with required fee
    2. Complete of Form 2 – (only page 1) and email to CEAS_info@stonybrook.edu
    3. The CEAS and Registrar Offices will complete Form 2 and email it back to you
    4. As noted on the Registrar's website, complete an Official Transcript Request, and upload your completed Form 2 as an attachment, to be sent to New York State along with your transcript.  
  1. Once you complete the FE exam and graduate from an ABET accredited bachelor of engineering program, you may apply for your Intern Engineering Certificate. 
  2. All students must submit Form 1EIT.
  3. Complete Form 2 (only page 1)  and email to CEAS_Info@stonybrook.edu.
  4. The CEAS and Registrar Offices will complete Form 2 and mail it to New York State.
    1. Students who complete a non-ABET accredited program, or are completing their master’s degree should follow the procedure detailed in section B.2 through B.4 under Taking the FE Exam section.
  1. To apply for the PE Exam, you must submit Form 1, 4 & 4A to New York State.
  2. If you completed an ABET accredited bachelor's degree (see the list of programs on this page), complete Form 2 (only page 1) and email to CEAS_info@stonybrook.edu. For all other students follow  the procedure detailed under Taking the FE Exam (section B.2 through B.4).
  3. If approved by New York State, you will be notified of your eligibility to register for the PE exam.

Visit the New York State Office of the Professions for more details.

If you have any questions, please contact CEAS.