ME 187 Challenge Exam

The MBE Department offers an ME 187 Challenge Exam for students who believe they have already obtained sufficient skill and knowledge in engineering graphics. YOU CANNOT BE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN ME 187 AND TAKE THE EXAM. There is a $50 non-refundable fee required to take the Challenge Exam.


  • Students who take the challenge exam and obtain a passing grade will receive credit for ME 187.
  • Students who take the challenge exam and do not pass will be required to take ME 187 to meet their BSME degree requirements.
  • More information is available on the registrar's Credit for Prior Learning website Course Challenge. https://www.boisestate.edu/registrar/home/transfers/prior-learning-credit/


The challenge exam application and administration deadlines vary by semester. Please check our department website for the most up-to-date information.

MATH 170 (Calculus 1)*

Have you completed MATH 170 or are you currently enrolled?

You indicated you have not taken Calculus I. You are NOT eligible to take the challenge exam. Please indicate your reasons for wanting to take the exam. Do not pay for the exam until you get department approval.

Please describe your skills and experience which are associated with the ME 187 learning outcomes. To ensure we evaluate your application accurately, be sure to indicate specific learning outcomes as much as possible. The MBE Department will evaluate this information to determine if you are qualified to take the ME 187 Challenge Exam. (Note: Learning outcomes are described on the MBE Challenge Exam webpage.)