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Program Requirements for Admission

Note: In addition to the general prerequisites for admission to the Fox Graduate School, the following is required by this degree program:

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GPA A minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
Education

A baccalaureate degree in engineering or a technology-related field from an accredited institution.

Supporting Materials
  • Three (3) recommendation letters attesting to the ability to perform graduate-level academic work and research.
  • GRE (General only) test scores.
  • A personal statement, which should address why the applicant is interested in the graduate Civil Engineering program, including the area(s) of specialization the student wants to pursue.
    Note: For accepted students, this personal statement also is used to match you with an initial academic advisor. 

Application Deadlines

Semester Deadline
Fall August 1
Spring December 15
Consideration for a Fall assistantship December 15 of previous year

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Civil Engineering (B.S.)
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Civil Engineering (M.S.)
Accelerated B.S/M.S. in Civil Engineering (IUG)

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