Most states license professional engineers. Registration as a professional engineer is a requirement for some jobs and generally increases the earning power and responsibility of the licensed individual. The registration process requires exams on Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and on the principles and practice of engineering. Seniors can usually pass these tests easily and are urged to take them. Information may be obtained from: Department of Regulation and Licensing, Bureau of Business and Design Professions, P.O. Box 8935, Madison WI 53708-8935, phone 608-266-5511 (http://www.drl.state.wi.us); NCEES (http://www.ncees.org/) has information and study guides for the FE exam. Be aware that the FE exam is given only in April and October, and the deadline for filing applications is typically a few months earlier. Therefore, students should begin planning for the exam while they are still juniors.

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