FE/FS Exam Information
The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is designed for students who are close to finishing an undergraduate engineering degree. The Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam is designed for students who are close to finishing an undergraduate degree in surveying.
Both exams are administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).
*As of May 25th, 2017, examinees will no longer have to apply to the AELS Board for approval to sit the FE and FS Exams*
The FE and FS exams are now offered year-round as computer-based exams at Pearson VUE testing centers.
Visit the NCEES website for information about exam schedule and registration.UAA College of Engineering FE Exam Prep
FE Exam Prep for Civil Engineers
Prepares civil engineering students for the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Each Thursday an expert specializing in FE exam topics will deliver the material. Topics included: Construction Engineering, Dynamics, Engineering Economics, Environmental Engineering, Ethics & Professional Practice, Fluid Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics, Mechanics of Materials, Statics, Structural Engineering, Surveying, Transportation Engineering, and Water Resources.
CANCELLED: FE Exam Prep for Civil Engineers 2025/2026
FE Exam Prep for Mechanical Engineers
Prepares mechanical engineering students for the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. The course will be held on Thursdays, starting September 18 and going through November 20, with an eight-week break for the winter holidays. Classes will then resume on January 22 and run through February 5. Each Thursday an expert specializing in FE exam topics will deliver the material. Topics included: Dynamics, Electricity & Magnetism, Engineering Economics, Ethics & Professional Practice, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Material Properties & Processing, Mathematics and Statistics, Measurements, Instruments & Controls, Mechanical Design & Analysis, Mechanics of Materials, Statics, and Thermodynamics.
Register for FE Exam Prep for Mechanical Engineers 2025/2026
The following document explains the pathway to professional registration in Alaska through the AELS Board:
For questions regarding your pathway to becoming a Registered Professional Engineer or Registered Professional Land Surveyor, please contact the AELS Board:
Joseph Bonnell
Alaska Board of Architects, Engineers, & Surveyors
(907) 465-1226
aelsboard@alaska.gov