PE — Non-ABET Evaluation Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Pathway for applicants with foreign degrees or non-EAC/ABET degrees requiring board-approved evaluation services
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
BOARD_APPROVED
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
References
5
References
Education Requirements
Foreign or non-EAC/ABET degree with evaluation from board-approved services only
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
BOARD_APPROVED
evaluation_services:
['Educational Perspectives', 'The Evaluation Company']
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Required
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District of Columbia Board of Professional Engineers - Professional Engineer Licensure Requirements |
D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.01 et seq. (2001)
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Foreign degree or non-EAC/ABET degree requires evaluation from Educational Perspectives (Subject Analysis Evaluation report for Professional Engineers) or The Evaluation Company (General Evaluation plus Comprehensive Course Analysis for Engineers). Formal transcripts or evaluation must be sent directly to the Board.
100% confidence
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Examination Requirements
FE and PE exams required, FE cannot be waived
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
FE
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Required
|
District of Columbia Board of Professional Engineers - Professional Engineer Licensure Requirements |
D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.01 et seq. (2001)
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Have successfully passed the Fundamentals Exam (this requirement will not be waived in lieu of experience)
100% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
PE
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Required
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District of Columbia Board of Professional Engineers - Professional Engineer Licensure Requirements |
D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.01 et seq. (2001)
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PE exam required for licensure by examination
95% confidence
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Reference Requirements
Five professional references required, three must be licensed PEs
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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REFERENCES
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count:
5
from_pe_ps_only:
True
must_be_familiar_with_work:
3
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Required
|
District of Columbia Board of Professional Engineers - Professional Engineer Licensure Requirements |
D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.01 et seq. (2001)
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Five (5) professional references from professional engineers required. Three (3) of the references must be licensed professional engineers familiar with your work.
100% confidence
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