Civil Engineering

Letters of Reference:
Number Required:\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa03

From Whom:\xc2\xa0Letters of recommendation should be obtained from college or research faculty who are familiar with the applicant\'s competency. If the applicant has an established career in engineering, one of the letters should be provided by the applicant\'s immediate supervisor. If the applicant has been out of school long enough that relevant academic reference letters appear impractical, s/he should contact the CEE Graduate Program Director to obtain a waiver of this admission requirement.

Coursework Required for Admission Consideration:\xc2\xa0Students not adequately prepared for advanced courses may be required to take a number of prerequisites. The CEE Department identifies the needed coursework on a case-by-case basis.

Bachelor\'s Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:\xc2\xa0A bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering is the preferred prerequisite degree. However, students who have earned a bachelor\'s degree in a related field are encouraged to apply, with the understanding that remedial preparatory courses may be a pre-condition of admission to the M.S.C.E. program.

University regulations stipulate that the applicant must have earned a 3.0 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale in her/his undergraduate studies, but admission exceptions are made for a variety of circumstances. (See\xc2\xa0Graduate School Policy 02.23.11.03.) The CEE Graduate Program Director helps the applicant navigate the admission possibilities, including the "Non-Matriculated Student Policy" option.

Statement of Goals:\xc2\xa0Describe your relevant technical experiences and career goals in one to two pages.

Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. Scores must be no more than 5 years in advance of the application date. (See\xc2\xa0Graduate School Policy 02.23.12.) Applicants who require a waiver of the GRE should consult the CEE Graduate Program Director concerning the mechanics and consequences of obtaining an exception.

TOEFL: 79 iBT or 550 PBT minimum. (See\xc2\xa0Graduate School Policy 02.23.13.01.)

Resume:\xc2\xa0Current\xc2\xa0resume required.

Transfer Credit:\xc2\xa0Graduate credits taken at an accredited institution prior to matriculation may be transferred into the M.S.C.E. program. In order to transfer, the courses must be equivalent to courses offered at Temple in the student\'s area of study and research, and the grades must be "B" or better. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6. (See\xc2\xa0Graduate School Policy 02.24.21.)