Students are admitted to the full Chemical Engineering program only when they pass all four of the following Gateway courses with at least two Bs and two Cs.:
ENES 101 – Introduction to Engineering
MATH 152 – Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
CHEM 102 – Principles of Chemistry II
ENCH 215 – Chemical Engineering Analysis
*If a student is using AP credit for MATH 152 then the requirement is at least two B’s and one C.
Students who have not yet passed the gateway are Pre-Chemical Engineering majors.
Course Repeat Policy & Procedures:
Chemical Engineering/ Pre-Chemical Engineering majors are permitted two attempts in courses required for the major. They are considered registered for a course if they are enrolled after the end of the schedule adjustment period. A course in which the student receives a grade of “W” (Withdraw) is counted as an attempt. This policy applies to courses taken at UMBC or another institution.
Current UMBC students who require a third attempt will need to receive support from the Undergraduate Program Director as part of the Course Repeat Petition process.Third attempts are not guaranteed and students not permitted a third attempt for a course required for the major will need to select a new major.
In order to request permission for a third attempt current students should:
- Meet with their assigned academic advisor to discuss the petition process, timing, and alternative options.
- Reach out to the Undergraduate Program Director with their request and arrange to meet with them if requested.
- Submit the Course Repeat Petition.
Incoming transfer students who have taken or will require a third attempt should reach out to coeittransfer@umbc.edu to discuss eligibility and next steps.