Undergraduate Admissions
Civil & Environmental Engineers design and build the world around us while innovatively conserving natural resources, creating energy efficient systems, and developing more sustainable building solutions.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah has one of the nation’s most rapidly growing departments and faculty. The courses our students take towards their ABET accredited Bachelors of Science degrees are designed to provide both applicable knowledge and a hands-on experience.
Prospective Students
How to Apply
Steps to Apply:
Step One:
Before you can apply for major status, you must be a matriculated student at the University of Utah. To begin, submit your application:
Step Two
Sign up and attend New Student Orientation.
Step Three
If you applied as undeclared or in another major, declare pre-major status in either Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering. This can be done by emailing the Academic Advisor for the major.
Step Four
Apply for Major Status by completing the following requirements and submitting the online application.
BS CIVIL ENGINEERING AND BS CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
COMPLETE 3 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES WITH A C OR HIGHER:
| MATH 1210/1310 | Calculus I |
| MATH 1220/1320 | Calculus II |
| CHEM 1210 | General Chemistry I |
| PHYS 2210 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I |
You must also maintain a cumulative U of U GPA of 2.50 or higher
Step Five
Apply for Department, College, and University scholarships. View information and deadlines on the College of Engineering Scholarship Page.
Get involved by joining our ASCE student chapter! Connect with other students. Compete against other universities by building and racing concrete canoes. Network with industry professionals.
Steps to Apply:
Step One:
Apply to the University of Utah as a transfer student, and be prepared to send transcripts from your previous universities:
Step Two
Make an appointment with an Academic Advisor to discuss your transfer credits and path toward graduation. It is recommended that you review our Articulation Guides & our course flowchart to help you determine where you are in the program.
STEP THREE
Sign up and attend Transfer New Student Orientation.
Step Four
Apply for Major Status by completing the following requirements and submitting the online application.
BS Civil Engineering and BS Construction Engineering
Complete 3 of the following courses with a C or higher:
| MATH 1210/1310 | Calculus I |
| MATH 1220/1320 | Calculus II |
| CHEM 1210 | General Chemistry I |
| PHYS 2210 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I |
You must also maintain a cumulative U of U GPA of 2.50 or higher
Step FIVE
Apply for Department, College, and University scholarships. View information and deadlines on the College of Engineering Scholarship Page.
Get involved by joining our ASCE student chapter! Connect with other students. Compete against other universities by building and racing concrete canoes. Network with industry professionals.