Engineering/EGR - IAI Major Course Recommendations
Engineering programs are highly structured to meet Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) standards and prepare students for professional licensure. Students are strongly encouraged to complete an Associate in Engineering Science (A.E.S.) degree before transferring. To enter an engineering program as a junior, students should complete 60–68 semester credit hours, including all required prerequisite courses. Students transferring with fewer than 68 credits may need additional time to complete a bachelor's degree.
Because course requirements vary by engineering discipline and institution, students should select a specialty and intended transfer institution by the beginning of their sophomore year. Close consultation with an engineering advisor is strongly recommended. Many institutions require a grade of C or higher in mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering science, and sometimes general education courses for transfer credit. Students should consult their intended transfer institution for specific requirements.
Important Note for Engineering Students: The Engineering Major Panel recommends completing the shortened general education package rather than the full General Education Core Curriculum (GECC). Students who complete the full GECC may accumulate excess transfer credits or miss important mathematics, science, and engineering courses needed for their major, potentially extending the time required to earn a bachelor's degree.
Because a traditional Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree requires completion of the full GECC, the Associate in Engineering Science (A.E.S.) is often the preferred transfer pathway for engineering students. The A.E.S. is designed to provide the foundational coursework needed for a smooth transfer into a bachelor's degree program in Engineering while supporting timely degree completion.
Note to Faculty and Course Submitters working with IAI Courses:
Before submitting to the IAI Engineering major panel, please review the panel criteria and other important documents which are available at
Engineering Major Recommendations
- Engineering Prerequisites and General Education Recommendations
- All Active Engineering IAI Major Courses
Engineering Disciplines
- Civil Engineering Recommendations (7-14 semester credits)
- Computer Engineering Recommendations (9-12 semester credits)
- Electrical Engineering Recommendations (9-12 semester credits)
- Industrial Engineering Recommendations (8-10 semester credits)
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Mechanical Engineering Recommendations (7-16 semester credits)
- Also Aeronautical, Manufacturing, and Engineering Mechanics
- Chemical Engineering Recommendations (11-14 semester credits)
Other Engineering Specialties
Work with your advisor at your current institution and the institution indicated to ensure you take coursework to maximize your transfer.
- Agricultural Engineering: UIUC only
- Bioengineering: UIC and UIUC
- Material Sciences and Engineering: IIT and UIUC
- Mining Engineering: SIUC only
- Nuclear Engineering: UIUC only
Associates of Engineering Sciences/AES
The Associate in Engineering Science (A.E.S.) is a specialized Illinois degree designed for students planning to transfer into a bachelor's degree program in Engineering. Students should consult advisors at both their current and intended transfer institutions to determine whether the A.E.S. is the best pathway for their educational goals.
The A.E.S. includes a shortened General Education Core Curriculum (GECC), with the remaining general education requirements completed after transfer. To review the shortened GECC recommendations, follow this link:
View the AES degree information.
Return to the Illinois Baccalaureate Majors' Recommendations (IAI Majors).