Civil Engineering
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Program Contact Information
Website: www.civil.utah.edu
Meldrum Civil Engineering Building, Rm 2012
Phone: 801-581-6931
Email: cveenadvising@utah.edu
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Program Description
Civil Engineers are problem solvers. They design, construct and maintain society's infrastructure- the highways, buildings, and water systems we use daily. Coursework covers areas of water treatment and distribution, foundations and earth systems, sustainable materials, design of buildings and bridges, transportation planning and water resources.
Program Admissions Requirements
Direct Admission: Incoming Civil Engineering freshman who are offered direct admission into the College of Engineering will also be directly admitted to the Civil Engineering program.
Pre-Engineering Status: Matriculated students who are admitted as Pre-Civil Engineering or Pre-Engineering are permitted to enroll in 1000-level engineering courses. Major Status is required to enroll in the Department's higher level courses. Advancement to Major Status is required to graduate with a degree in Civil Engineering.
Major Status: Students with an Engineering Grade Point Average (EGPA) of 2.50 or higher may apply for Major Status upon completion of certain courses. Please fill out our application to apply for Major Status.
Upper-Division Transfer Credit: A maximum of 3 courses (and their accompanying labs) at the 3000-level may be transferred into the program (9-12 credits max). No technical electives or additional upper-division credits will be accepted.
Major Exploration Link
https://advising.utah.edu/majors/quick-look/civil-environmental-engineering.php