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Program Name

Civil Engineering

Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Degree Code

BSCE

Department

School of Advanced Structures

College

Engineering & App Science

Program Code

20BSCE-CE

Location

Main Campus

Time to Completion

5 years

Evening Courses Offered

Distance Learning Courses Offered

Weekend Courses Offered

Keywords

civil, civil engineer, construction, engineering, environmnet, infrastructure, structural design

Real-World Learning Components

Required co-op

General Interest Areas

Architecture, Construction & Building Trades, Computers & Technology, Engineering

Freshman Class Profile Year

11-12

Incoming Freshman High School GPA Range (middle 50%)

3.307 - 3.840 (4 pt. scale)

Incoming Freshman ACT Range (middle 50%)

25.0 - 28.0

Incoming Freshman SAT Range (middle 50%)

1070 - 1230

Incoming Freshman Average High School Class Rank (middle 50%)

Top 21.4%

College Website

http://www.ceas.uc.edu

Department Website

http://sas.ceas.uc.edu

Mailing Address: Line 1

College of Engineering

Mailing Address: Line 2

653 Baldwin Hall, PO Box 210018

Mailing Address: City

Cincinnati

Mailing Address: State

Mailing Address: Zip Code

45221-0018

Contact Person

Office of Undergraduate Student Enrollment

Email

ceas.ug@uc.edu

Phone

513-556-5417

Fax

Number of Applicants (in profile year)

Number of Applicants Admitted (in profile year)

% of Applicants Offered Admission (in profile year)

Selectivity

Selective

What Is

Civil engineers are responsible for designing and building modern society’s complete infrastructure. The civil engineering program addresses the conception, design and construction of a variety of public and private projects. Bridges, highways, railways, tunnels, airports, dams, water treatment systems and buildings all require the expertise of civil engineers. In addition, environmental considerations such as water supply, pollution control and preservation of soil quality are an integral component of study.

Success Factors

Successful civil engineers have a strong foundation in math and science. Skills in calculus and physics are particularly important. Civil engineers are problem solvers and enjoy thinking outside of the box to develop creative solutions to problems. In addition, computer skills are increasingly necessary in civil engineering professions.

Career Possibilities

Graduates of this major pursue many different careers. A few examples include:

Structural design
Construction project management
Environmental maintenance

Major Details

UC’s civil engineering program is a bachelor’s degree program designed to be completed in five years. Students are required to alternate quarters of practical work assignments with quarters of on-campus academic study during their second, third and fourth years.

All freshmen in the UC College of Engineering and Applied Science have a similar program of study consisting of courses in chemistry and physics, mathematics, social sciences and humanities. The civil engineering curriculum offers courses in structural engineering, environmental engineering, hydraulic engineering, transportation engineering, geo-technical engineering, materials engineering and engineering construction. In addition, students are challenged to complete an integrated design sequence during their senior year.

Minor Details

Curriculum

This curriculum information is intended as a general information guide for students considering enrollment in this major. These online tools are designed to assist you, but are not a substitute for planning with an academic or faculty advisor.

If you are currently enrolled at UC, you can audit your degree online. If you are considering transferring to this major from another school use the course applicability system (CAS) to see how credits you have earned will apply to this major at UC. For course descriptions by college, click here.

Please visit http://www.ceas.uc.edu/current_students/curriculum_information/civil_engineering.html for up to date curriculum information.

Special Opportunities

The civil engineering department maintains a distinguished record of high volume and high quality research. Over $5 million of sponsored research is conducted each year.

Department graduates are thoroughly prepared to continue their education in the most selective graduate programs in the country. Likewise, they are also prepared to begin work in industry. Hands-on experience is stressed in the program. Students gain professional industry experience through UC’s nationally ranked cooperative education program.

Special Programs

Admission Requirements

Admission criteria for this program vary based on the relative strength of test scores, class rank and GPA. Please see the Freshman Class Profile for this major in the Quick Facts sidebar on this page for the range of academic credentials typically accepted into this program. Test scores in the lower range may be acceptable with higher class rank and/or GPA.

Freshmen applying to this program should also have completed the following college preparatory subjects:

English (4 units)
Mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and either pre-calculus or calculus (4 units)
Chemistry (1 unit)
Physics (1 unit)
Social sciences (2 units)
Fine arts (1 unit)
Additional college-prep subjects (2 units)

Transfer Requirements

Transfer students in good standing from accredited colleges and universities will be considered for admission to the college at the first, second and third-year levels. The degree requirement of professional practice experience normally precludes acceptance beyond the third-year level. For further detailed information such as required grade point average, please refer to http://ceas.uc.edu/future_students/Admissions/transfer.html.

Changing Major Requirements

Students changing majors from outside programs or colleges within UC will be considered based on the same criteria as outside transfers.

International Student Admission Requirements

International students must display proficiency in the English language through successful completion of the TOEFL. The College of Engineering and Applied Science requires a minimum score of 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test).

International applicants who score a minimum of 480 on the critical reading portion of the SAT will not be required to take the TOEFL.

Graduation Requirements

Application Deadlines

Freshmen must begin the program during fall quarter. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. High school students who wish to be considered for scholarships must apply by December 1 of their senior year.

Accreditation

The civil engineering program at the University of Cincinnati is accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).