Architectural Engineering

Program Description 

Students interested in KU’s Engineering programs need to work closely with advisors at both JCCC and KU. This helps students stay on track and not prolong the time it takes to earn an engineering bachelor’s degree from KU. Students are advised to complete the Kansas Systemwide General Education requirements, and the prerequisite courses listed on the transfer guide. Students are also encouraged to use the Reverse Transfer option (if eligible) after transferring to KU. The Reverse Transfer allows students to earn their associate degree from JCCC while working towards their bachelor’s degree at KU.

Architectural engineers are involved in building projects that directly affect the production, comfort, health and safety of the public. Graduates are strongly encouraged to become registered professional engineers as soon as possible after graduation. In Kansas, and many other states with similar registration laws, this involves completing an ABET-accredited BS degree in architectural engineering, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and Professional Engineering (PE) examinations, and obtaining four years of satisfactory engineering experience under the supervision of a professional engineer. Students in architectural engineering must take the FE examination before graduation. Architectural engineering graduates can also practice as architects after completing an NAAB-accredited professional undergraduate or graduate architecture degree program and becoming registered architects. Students with this interest should consider the available tracks leading to a Master of Architecture degree in addition to their BS in architectural engineering.

Admissions Requirements

• Admission to The University of Kansas and the KU School of Engineering as a transfer student requires:
  • 2.5+ cumulative college GPA
  • “C” or better in MATH 125 Calculus I, or its direct equivalent (MATH 241 Calculus I* at JCCC)
  • “C” or better in all math, science, and engineering coursework
• The final application deadlines for transfer admission are mid-August for Fall, mid-January for Spring, and late May for Summer. Earlier application is encouraged, especially if seeking financial aid.
• Admission is selective. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
• Timely completion of prerequisite courses is imperative due to tight sequencing of major courses. Consult the KU Academic Catalog and seek KU CEAE Dept. advising early.
• The KU B.S. in Architectural Engineering is an EAC/ABET accredited engineering degree program.
• A total of 128 credit hours is required for the B.S. in Architectural Engineering.
• A maximum of 75 hours may be transferred to KU from community colleges. Students should be aware that 45 junior/senior credit hours are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree; the last 30 hours of course work must be at KU; and community college courses do not transfer as junior/senior hours.
• Transfer credits must have a grade of “C” or higher to be applied toward the KU engineering degree.
• Credit/No Credit policy: Credit/No Credit is not an option for any credits counting toward an architectural engineering degree.
• Students transferring to KU, that complete the General Education requirements required for the Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree from JCCC will be considered to have satisfied KU’s Core 34 general education curriculum.
• Students who transfer to KU, without completing the General Education requirements required for the Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree will have courses evaluated on a course-by-course basis toward meeting KU requirements. To learn more about courses that satisfy KU Core 34 Requirements and KU CredTran.
• Visit the KU Core 34 General Education guide for JCCC equivalents.​