What are appropriate GRE scores to apply to this program?

For students applying for Admission to the Masters and PhD program we seek a cumulative GRE score of 300 and above. (This is the sum of Verbal and Quantitative scores.) For analytical writing we seek a score of 3.5 or better.

Students applying for Admission to the Direct Admit PhD, (BS to PhD) we seek a GRE verbal score of 150 and above, a quantitative score of 155 and above, a score of 3.5 and above in the analytical writing section.

What GPA is appropriate for applicants to this program?

For students applying for admission to the Masters and PhD program we seek a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on the 4.0 grading scale). For students applying for Admission to the Direct Admit PhD, (BS to PhD) we seek a GPA of 3.5 and above (on the 4.0 grading scale).

I've completed my application, however it is still showing as "incomplete"  What is the problem??

The most common reasons this may be listed as incomplete are (1) not all letters of recommendation have been submitted or (2) test scores have not yet been marked as received by university staff. This is an manual process and does not happen instantaneously.

Who is required to provide proof of English Proficiency?

The University of Utah has thorough guidelines regarding which applicants must submit information demonstrating English Proficiency. 

The guidelines are linked here.

Is there funding available for graduate students in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah?

All MS-Thesis and PhD students admitted to the program are considered for financial assistance.

I have transcripts that are in another language. Do I need to provide the University with a translation?

No. This is not required. The staff in the Office of Admissions are trained to evaluate transcripts in other languages. If you choose to submit a translation, a service that is commonly used is wes.org. Please note, a translation does not fulfill the requirement of a transcript from the institution.

What is tuition benefit?

Tuition benefit comes into play as the "funding available" to support students. Most often students will work as a research assistant to a faculty member on a specific project. There is a formal arrangement made that documents the work expected of the student and the financial support the student will receive in return. This compensations comes in the form of tuition benefit, health insurance coverage and salary. Students eligible for tuition benefit, must meet all of the criteria for the cost of tuition to be waived. These regulations are available here.

What if I do not know which faculty member I would like to work with?

We encourage all applicants to become familiar with research conducted by our faculty to identify research related to your own academic interests. The ApplyYourself application portal allows applicants to list three faculty members you have interest in studying with. This does not limit or bar you from the possibility of working with other faculty in a related academic area. This can be used to communicate which professors you have interest in working with. 

I applied by January 1st, why have I not heard yet? 

Applications that are complete on or before January 1 are evaluated beginning on January 2nd. This process takes a minimum of six weeks. 

I completed my undergraduate education in a field other than civil engineering. May I still pursue a graduate degree in this field?

Yes! However, students with a bachelors degree in another academic area must complete the remedial coursework to meet the minimum course requirements. Coursework must be completed with a final grade of 'B' or better.  

I understand I have remedial coursework to take, how do I enroll in these?

Apply to the University of Utah as a "Non-matriculated student". This designation is used for students who are most often completing coursework as a prerequisite to a higher level program. It is important to know, the University of Utah limits graduate students to nine credit hours completed as a non-matriculated student that can be applied to a graduate degree. 

The Office of Admissions is a useful resource for students applying to the University of Utah. 

They can help with:

• Questions regarding I-20's.
• Locating an official transcript and/ or test scores (GRE/TOEFL/IELTS) . 
• Payment of applications fees.
• And much more. 

Contact their office at: 

Office of Admissions:

Phone: (801) 581-8761
Toll-free: (800) 685-8856
Fax: (801) 585-7864
Website:  https://admissions.utah.edu/
Email: admissions@utah.edu

Domestic Student Admissions: graduate@sa.utah.edu 
International Student Admissions: iao@sa.utah.edu