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Master of Science in Civil Engineering Admission Requirements
All applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree or higher-level degree and have successfully completed the following courses:
- At least one college-level Calculus course; two courses preferred (i.e., Calculus I and Calculus II)
- At least one college-level course in General Chemistry
- Life and physical science totaling at least four college-level courses, which could including courses in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or physics disciplines.
The department may require applicants who lack an adequate background in mathematics, chemistry, and/or science to take additional courses prior to being admitted into the program or continuing in the program. Additional admission requirements may be set by the department upon review of the applicant's academic and professional preparation.
Applicants holding a non-Bachelor of Science undergraduate students may consider applying to our M.S. in Environmental Science if the required coursework above has not been completed. Once admitted and enrolled at LMU, MS in Environmental Science may be admissible into the MSE in Civil Engineering program after they pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or hold a valid Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and are in good academic standing. A graduate application into the MSE in Civil Engineering or a Change of Academic Program Petition will be required if the student is interested in this consideration.
Graduate Application
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- A completed Online Application and $50 Nonrefundable Application Fee
- Official Transcripts (one copy) of all colleges and universities attended
- Two letters of recommendation attesting to the candidate's ability to succeed in the graduate program based on previous academic and/or professional performance
- A personal statement (1-2 pages) that explains how the Civil Engineering Master’s Program fits into your career development.
The GRE is not required for admission into the Civil Engineering Master's Program.
International Students
International applicants should submit the items listed above plus the additional items required by LMU Graduate Admissions.
Deadlines and Application Cycles
| PROGRAM | FALL | SPRING | SUMMER I | SUMMER II |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Jul 1 | Nov 1 | Mar 1 | Apr 1 |