What high school classes are required to be a Purdue Engineering student?
It is important to take as much math, science, and English as possible. Students who are admitted to Purdue typically have taken pre-calculus or calculus in high school. We require a year of high school chemistry and strongly recommend students take physics as well. The more rigorous the classes (AP, IB, Honors), the better prepared you will be for your first year of college. For minimum course requirements, go to Admission Criteria. Students interested in engineering may want to consider taking a computer design or programming class. These courses can introduce you to tools an engineer might use. Although helpful, these courses should not take priority over math, science, and English classes.
