Welcome to the First-Year Engineering (FYE) program for Fall 2024! In preparation for the Fall semester, we have compiled detailed instructions for incoming UK engineering students that include information on FYE textbooks and electronic kits, software downloads, and other FYE-specific steps students can take in the weeks leading up to their arrival on the UK campus. We encourage you to review these instructions as you prepare to start your engineering career at the University of Kentucky.
Here is a concise checklist of important steps that you will need to complete in preparation for the Fall semester. Additional details are provided below.
As we approach the start of the Fall semester on August 26, we will provide any required updates both via direct e-mail, and on the FYE program website. We strongly encourage you to regularly monitor your University of Kentucky (@uky.edu) e-mail account as we near the start of classes.
If you have questions regarding any aspects of FYE preparations, please do not hesitate to contact Professor Douglass Kalika, Director of the First-Year Engineering Program (kalika@uky.edu). Also, all incoming students are encouraged to attend the optional FYE On-Line Welcome Event on July 23, when we will review this information and the steps needed to prepare for the start of classes.
Incoming students in the College of Engineering FYE program should complete the following prior to the first day of classes on August 26:
For MATLAB, students should download the most recent version (R2024a).
Permissions for these (no-cost) software downloads will be tied to each student’s LinkBlue ID. Permissions for downloads will not be active until early to mid-August, so please be patient. Students who encounter difficulty with download access should contact University of Kentucky Information Technology Support.
EGR 101 (Engineering Exploration I) does not require a textbook for Fall 2024.
The required electronic textbook for EGR 102 is Knoesen and Amirtharajah, “Introduction to MATLAB”, published by zyBooks. Sign in or create an account at learn.zybooks.com, enter the zyBook code UKYEGR102FALL2024, and click Subscribe. Subscriptions can be paid either by entering a digital access code purchased through the UK Bookstore, or by paying directly at the zyBooks site; students may wish to compare prices prior to subscribing. The zyBook for the course is available for subscriptions starting on August 12.Important: Students enrolled in EGR 102 will be required to purchase a custom electronic kit from the UK Bookstore; please visit the UK Bookstore textbook site for current price information. Students are required to purchase the kit prior to the start of classes, and to bring the kit (along with their personal laptop) to the first class meeting for EGR 102. Please note that this kit is a customized Arduino kit specifically configured for EGR 102, and is only available through the UK Bookstore.Note: The Arduino kit listed above includes a USB cable capable of connecting to a USB-A port on your laptop. If your laptop provides only USB-C ports, you will require either a USB-A (socket) to USB-C (plug) adapter; or a USB-B (plug) to USB-C (plug) cable, either of which can be purchased at electronics/computer retailers, department stores, or online vendors. USB-A to USB-C adapters that contain a built-in hub (that is, those that provide multiple USB-A sockets) have a tendency to not work properly with the Arduino. We recommend an adapter with a single USB-A socket and a single USB-C plug.
There is no textbook requirement for EGR 103. Students enrolled in EGR 103 should consult with the instructor (Prof. Whitney or Klein) on the first day of class regarding any other requirements for the course.
Students with financial need who cannot afford their FYE textbooks may be eligible for textbook assistance. Please contact your College of Engineering advisor or Ms. Jennifer Doerge for more information and eligibility requirements.
In addition, the UK College of Engineering has a very limited number of laptop computers available for loan for the 2024-25 academic year. Eligibility for a laptop loan is based on demonstrated financial need and requires approval of the student’s academic advisor. For more information, please contact your College of Engineering advisor, or Ms. Jennifer Doerge.
Center for Student Success, First-Year Engineering, Chemical Engineering Director of First-Year Engineering; Professor, Chemical Engineering;
Center for Student Success Director of Advising and Engineering Student Services
Engineering Computing Services - ECS Director - Engineering Computing Services
Center for Student Success Director of the Engineering Living Learning Program
