Pre-Engineering is a special UNT program housed within the College of Health and Public Service (HPS) designed to guide students as they work to enter the College of Engineering. HPS staff advise and support you, as well as answer questions and help you explore options.

The College of Engineering has admissions requirements beyond those of the university. To be admitted into the College of Engineering, students need to be eligible to enroll in Calculus I (MATH 1710) and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher (Academic Good Standing).

• At UNT, the Math Department assigns MATH courses to different levels based on the type of math and the difficulty.
• For a student pursuing a degree in Engineering, the first three levels are:
  • Level 1: MATH 1100 (College Algebra)
  • Level 2: MATH 1650 (Pre-Calculus)
  • Level 3: MATH 1710 (Calculus I)
• There are two ways to reach Level 3: MATH 1710 (Calculus I)
  1. MATH Courses: Students can choose to progress through the MATH courses (one per semester), each requiring a C or higher to progress. This is recommended for students who are unfamiliar with Algebra, Pre-Calculus and/or Calculus I. Learn more at Which UNT Math Class is Right for Me? (PDF)
  2. Placement Exam: Students can complete a math placement exam with the Math Department to determine the best starting course for them. This is recommended onlyfor students who have some familiarity with Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and/or Calculus I.  Students interested in completing a math placement exam should review their options and contact the Math Department (located in GAB #443). 

• Because leveling in math is the gateway to the College of Engineering, we require that all students in Pre-Engineering complete a math course every semester. Along with your math course, we will help you get started on completing your university core.
• University core is a set of course requirements that all students seeking a bachelor’s degree at the University of North Texas must complete. There will be some areas (like Math and Science) in which we advise you to take specific courses, and some areas (like Creative Arts and Social & Behavioral Science) in which you will get to choose a course from an approved list.
• Depending on your major, you may be able to begin taking engineering courses beforeyou are in the College of Engineering. Work closely with your HPS advisor to learn what classes you can enroll in while you are a Pre-Engineering student. 

• Students have one year to complete the Pre-Engineering program from the time they enter it.  We limit the amount of time you may be in the program to ensure you remain on a path leading to your ultimate goal (a Bachelor’s degree) and to avoid recommending classes that will not meet degree requirements (additional hours) as these will lengthen the amount of time it takes you to graduate and increase the cost of courses over time.
• If you complete the College of Engineering admission requirements in less than one year, you may declare your major with them before the one-year mark. Work closely with your Pre-Engineering academic advisor to track your progress through the program.

• Congratulations! You are ready to declare your major. Do this by calling the College of Engineering advising office at 940-565-4201.
• Not sure if you meet admissions? Refer to College of Engineering admissions requirementsfor more information, and contact your HPS advisor if you need further clarification.

With over 100 majors at UNT, it is not surprising you found something that piqued your interest. Your next step is to contact the advising office of the college that houses the major you want to pursue using this list of Advising offices by college.