<p>I don't really know anything about the field and have a question for all you engineer types. Is there any reason a younger student couldn't take all the engineering classes? I'm thinking along the lines of labs and age requirements due to health hazards, etc (again, I know nothing of the field so don't know if this applies) My son accelerated through school so is a rising 13 year old junior. He is set on majoring in electrical or computer engineering. Academics and rigor are not the issue, nor are social concerns. (I know everyone has their own opinion on whether a 15 year old should be in college.) My question is solely about any actual age requirements for studying in the field. Thanks!</p>
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<p>Generally most engineering programs have about 2 years of general classes such as math, physics, and gen eds. By the time he is in college… (15 I take it) he will still have about 2 years of classes before he actually gets to any of the potentially dangerous labs in electrical or computer engineering. So he will be about 17-18 so he shouldn’t really have a problem.</p>
<p>My physics prof. went to Ga Tech and was telling us the other day that when he was in grad school, there was a young teen earning a bachelors in physics. I think he said by the time the kid was 18 he had finished his bachelors and began his masters. Given that, I wouldn’t think age would be an issue. Check with the prospective school though. I’m sure they have the skinny on what’s up.</p>
<p>Your son unfortunately will not be allowed to drink in bars. I know how this must upset you both.</p>
<p>You’ll probably have to sign some sort of extra waiver, but if we’re allowed to do the stuff with highschool kids that we used to do during recruiting events (Hey kids, who wants to play with a blow torch!) I think you’ll be fine.</p>
<p>I’ve met a few 15 & 16 year olds where I go, and I don’t think they’ve had any issues with being too young to be in a class or anything like that.</p>
<p>Thanks all! That’s one less thing to worry about!</p>