I'm going to assume a student who needs math prep work (just a little) and a tad of writing prep to be ready. I am working with the idea that reading skills are no problem for this student nor is their science preparation.. Please note that even though this is a three year schedule (to get through the first two years of an engineering/physics program) it is still a substantial school load of around 15 credits a term. If you are having to work 20 hrs a week or more it may take 4 years to successfully complete this coursework. If you need to start at a math level other than MTH 111 it will also add to this sequence of courses. Particularly for students who need prep work it is important to work closely with an advisor because everyone's case tends to be different.
College Algebra and Trigonometry (MTH 111-113)
Chemistry (CH 221-223) -- my view is that an engineer without CH 223 (organic) is not adequately prepared
Writing (WR 40, 121)
Engineering Orientation (GE101/Fall)
Library Skills (Lib 127/anytime)
Your average load is around 14 credits per quarter.
Calculus (MTH 251-253)
Physics (PH 211-212)
Writing (WR 122, 227)
Visual Baisc Programming (CS 133VB)
2 General Education courses -- literature, psychology, music, etc
Public Speaking (SP 111/anytime)
Your average load is around 15 credits per quarter.
Calculus (MTH 256, 254, 255) [255 is recommended but not always required]
Statics, Dynamics, and Strengths (ENGR 211-212) [213, Strengths of Materials, depending on program]
Physics (PH 213)
3 General Education courses -- literature, psychology, music, etc
Electrical Fundamentals (ENGR 201/Winter)
Your average load is around 15 credits per quarter.
There are only two big traps to avoid. The first is to be sure you succeed at the math you are taking. If you get in trouble in math all your plans will be set back probably a year. This is why your advisor will often suggest that you take a less rigorous load your first quarter to try and assure your success in math.
A other trap that some students fall into is putting off the Humanities and Social Science classes until the last quarter. It may be hard to fit these into your schedule as you go along but its easier than trying to cram 3 literature classes into one quarter.