Undergraduate Civil Engineering Degree Program
Freshman Admission Requirements
Students must meet all the freshmen admission requirements of the University.
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
Transfer students must meet all the transfer admission requirements of the University.
Transfer students who have an A.A. degree are expected to have completed the following course requirements (deficiencies may be taken at FAU); see the Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the Catalog for the required minimum grades.
| Topics | Credits* |
|---|---|
| English Composition | 6 (two 3-credit courses) |
| Society & Human Behavior Courses (Intellectual Foundation Program) |
6 (two 3-credit courses) |
| Global Citizenship Courses (Intellectual Foundation Program) |
6 (two 3-credit courses) |
| Creative Expression Courses (Intellectual Foundation Program) |
6 (two 3-credit courses) |
| Complete Calculus Sequence | 12 (three 4-credit courses) |
| Engineering Math I | 3 (one 3-credit course) |
| General Chemistry w/Lab | 4 (one 4-credit course) |
| Engineering Physics w/Labs | 8 (two 4-credit courses) |
| Computer Programming** | 3 (one 3-credit course) |
| Intro. to Engineering*** | 3 (one 3-credit course) |
* The number of credits may vary by institution.
** Software applications courses are not computer programming courses.
*** An introductory course in engineering is preferred. However, substitutions may be allowed, provided they are part of a cohesive pre-engineering AA degree program.
Admission Requirements to the Degree Program
To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering Program, an applicant must satisfy the following criteria:
- Meet all the freshmen or transfer admission requirements of the University.
- Meet all Pre-Professional Engineering Program requirements (for admittance as of January 1, 2011).
Degree Requirements
The degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering will be awarded to students who:
- Meet all general degree requirements of the University,
- Complete the curriculum for the B.S. in Civil Engineering, and
- Take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (the first of two exams necessary for professional licensure - contact the department for details).