Student Resources: Advice for High School Students
Advice for High School Students
Preparing for college is important for any high school student. For those considering a major in engineering it can be be especially helpful to plan ahead. When planning your high school classes we recommend the following:
- 4 years of math, including at least pre-calculus (AP calc if possible)
- 4 years science, including 1 year each of biology, chemistry, physics
- 2 years of a foreign language
- 4 years of English
- Not required, but helpful to have CAD, drafting, or some other industrial design course
- Not required, but helpful to have a intro computer programming class
Typical first-year engineering courses
| FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|
| Engineering 101 - Intro to Engineering Design | Engineering 106 - Engineering Chemistry & Material Science |
| Math 161- Differential & Integral Calculus | Math 162 - Techniques of Integration, Intro to Infinite Series and Multivariate Calculus |
| Chemistry 103 - General Chemistry I | Physics 133 - Introductory Physics: Mechanics and Gravity |
| Engineering 181- Engineering Graphical Communication Lab | Health & Fitness core |
| English 101- Written Rhetoric | History or Religion core |
| IDIS 101 - First Year Prelude |
If you would like to see more detailed information of courses taken over the entire program, please go to the Academic Advising page.
Do you still wonder if Calvin Engineering is for you? We have made a list of frequently asked questions that every High School student should be asking when looking for a college that offers an engineering degree. Visit our FAQ page.
Freshmen Scholarships
High school students that are want to be considered for Engineering Department Scholarships should read this carefully. Please read the description of each and download and mail an application as needed. The James Bosscher scholarship does not require an application. All students entering Calvin with Engineering listed as their first or second choice in a major are considered eligible applicants.
Contact Us
Any student or parent of a high school student is welcome to contact the Engineering Department directly. We are happy to talk to you and answer your questions.