Be prepared for your engineering degree
The challenges facing our world will draw on many talents. Your ability to be successful starts with a balanced curriculum in high school.
Courses we require:
- English/Language Arts: 4 years
- Foreign Language: 2 years of the same language
- Science: 3 years, including one year each of two of the following fields: biology, chemistry and physics
- Social Studies: 2 years
- Math: 3 years, including one year each of algebra, geometry and advanced algebra
Courses we recommend:
- English/Language Arts: 4 years
- Foreign Language: 2 years of the same language
- Science: 4 years, including biology, chemistry, physics and a laboratory experience
- Social Studies: 3 years
- Math: 4 years, including trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, or advanced math
Complete list of ISU admissions requirements
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