Masters in Civil & Environmental Engineering (Engineer Degree)

Bachelors degree

Applicants are required to upload copies of their transcripts/academic records (including any legends/keys) directly into the online application

Recommenders should know you well and be able to comment on your strengths and your potential for graduate study. Our admissions committees strongly prefer letters of recommendation from academic (or professional) references who can speak to your academic and/or research background (e.g., professors who have acted as instructors or research supervisors who have had extensive individual interactions with you). Additionally, our admissions committees find it helpful to hear from references who can comment on your personal qualities that would enable you to succeed in our graduate programs (such as your passion for learning, your work ethic, commitment to goals, and capacity to overcome adversity). NOTE: CEE will not consider letters of recommendation submitted through Interfolio.

Your resume/CV provides the admissions committee with additional information to better evaluate your preparation and fit for our program. Your resume/CV is an opportunity to summarize your qualifications, honors, educational accomplishments, any research accomplishments (e.g., publications and presentations) and other interests.

The maximum length is three pages (single-spaced); the recommended length is two pages (about 1,000 words). Your statement of purpose should be a well-structured essay that effectively communicates the information below while demonstrating your expository writing ability; it is often effective to open with a summary paragraph rather than e.g., a personal anecdote. In your statement of purpose, you should succinctly describe your reasons for applying to the CEE Graduate Program you are interested in, which may include: 1) Preparation and motivation for graduate study in Civil & Environmental Engineering 2) Research and relevant work experience 3) Specific features of the program you are interested in and our university that make us a good fit for you 4) Possible general areas of Civil or Environmental Engineering that you might pursue in your career