Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
Seniors that are within two semesters of graduating and graduates of ABET accredited engineering programs approved by the board may apply for the FE examination, which is the national examination from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES).
If you have any questions, contact Mark Humphreys at: mark.humphreys@state.sd.us or call 605-394-2510 or fax 605-394-2509.
Application Deadlines
All applications MUST be submitted ONLINE to the board office NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT ON:
January 1st for the April exam
July 1st for the October exam
ELSES Deadlines
(to pay for exam - exact date will vary)
3rd to 4th week of February for the April exam
1st week of September for the October exam
Useful Links:
Approved Calculators (.doc)
FE Review Schedule (.doc)
Useful Websites:
South Dakota Board of Technical Professions
http://www.state.sd.us/dol/boards/engineer/
Engineering and Land Surveying Examination Service (ELSES)
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying Center for Professional Engineering Education Services (CPEES)
*This is a great website to give answers to those who have a degree from a foreign university and need validation
