Engineering Undeclared
The Engineering Undeclared (EU) program is your launchpad for discovery.
If you’re passionate about engineering but haven’t pinpointed an exact major, the EU program gives you time to explore different engineering disciplines and figure out which ones suit you.
We provide a flexible, supportive environment with resources designed to help you investigate your options within the engineering program.
From Engineering Undeclared, you can work toward almost any major offered in Illinois Grainger Engineering.*
Why Engineering Undeclared?
- Explore Without Limits: Learn about different engineering majors without prematurely committing to a single path.
- Personalized Guidance: Receive support from our expert advising team, trained specifically to guide you through the EU program.
- Build Your Foundation: Take foundational courses required for engineering students and exploration classes in majors of interest.
- Create Your Future: Transform exploration into a purposeful academic journey.
Flexible Entry Options
Whether you're a prospective freshman or already an Illinois student in another college, EU offers a strategic entry point to Grainger Engineering:
- Prospective students can select EU as their primary or alternate choice when applying to Illinois.
- Current Illinois students apply to EU in their second or third semester with a list of potential majors already in mind.
Prospective Students
A Time of Discovery
Our program offers you a taste of many different engineering fields to help you choose the path that best fits your goals. You can remain in EU for up to four semesters of exploration, or apply to declare a major within Grainger Engineering after just two semesters.
As an incoming first-year student, you’ll be asked to apply for a first-choice major and a second-choice major. EU can be listed as a first choice or a second, making it a great second option if you only have one potential major in mind right now.
As a first-year in Engineering Undeclared, you will:
- Take a special version of ENG 100 designed for EU students.
- Take foundational courses in math, physics, and other related areas of study.
- Explore introductory courses across engineering disciplines.
- Connect with faculty, staff, and student organizations.
When you’ve met the requirements to transfer out of EU, we’ll help you apply to declare a major within Grainger Engineering and launch the next phase of your journey.
Current University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Students
If you’re entering Grainger Engineering from another college at U of I, Engineering Undeclared will help you hit the ground running. All intercollegiate transfer (ICT) students enter engineering through the EU program rather than directly in a major — but come with major ideas at the ready! Our specialized EU advising team will help you navigate your options and start working towards your major path quickly. This helps to keep you on a normal graduation timeline as much as possible.
The option to transfer into EU is open to students in their second or third semester, meaning you’ll enter Grainger in your third or fourth semester. You’ll stay in EU at least one semester and transfer into a major at Grainger by the start of your fifth semester.
Contact Us
If you have questions about the Engineering Undeclared option or would like to learn more about which major option you should select during the admissions process, please do not hesitate to contact our EU team. We are ready and excited to help you find the engineering program that aligns with your goals and interests.
Please note that all engineering applications are submitted through the University of Illinois Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Engineering Undeclared Program
The Grainger College of Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
4th Floor Grainger Library - East Wing
1301 W. Springfield Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801
Email: engr-undeclared@illinois.edu
Call: 217-333-2280
Find Your Path in Engineering
Uncertain of your exact path in engineering? Our Engineering Undeclared program provides a unique opportunity for you to explore multiple disciplines before selecting your final major, ensuring you choose the degree that helps you achieve your goals. Get started by taking the next step: