Civil Engineering FAQ
High School StudentsQ. Do I qualify for admission? A. We are looking at four pieces of information. Click here for the details. Q. How do I set up a visit to see labs and meet with a professor? A. We’re glad you are interested in visiting! Visit information can be found here. Q. When should I apply? A. Students should apply early in their senior year, as the College of Engineering can accommodate only a limited number of freshmen and interest in the program is strong. In addition, some of the scholarships are awarded to qualified students on a first come, first served basis. Applications must be complete at the latest by May 1st. We suggest you apply by December 1st. Q. How can I be considered for a scholarship? A. The College of Engineering has an extensive scholarship program and in combination with its engineering departments, offers about 160 scholarships per year to undergraduate students, worth more than $330,000. This represents approximately 10% of the student population. The scholarships are annual or renewable. Renewable scholarships range from $3,000 to $5,000 per year. Annual scholarships range from $500 to $4,000 per year. College of Engineering scholarships can be combined with University scholarships. See our Current Undergraduate Scholarships list. Freshmen who have been accepted to the College of Engineering are automatically considered for all available engineering scholarships for which they meet the requirements as specified by the sponsor. There is no need to fill out a scholarship application form. Information provided as part of the admissions application to Colorado State University is used to make the selection. In the process of selecting students, the scholarship committee looks at the strength of the academic high school record (courses completed, cumulative GPA and class rank) and results from the standardized tests (SAT and/or ACT). Q. What is the cost of tuition at CSU? A. Tuition depends on whether you are an in-state or out of state resident. For tuition information, and other financial information, visit Student Financial Services. Q. Do I need to live on campus during my freshman year? A. Normally, University policy says that all incoming freshman need to live in the dorms during their first year. However, if you live in the Fort Collins/Loveland area, you may request to live at home and not in the dorms. For more information on dorms, go to CSU’s Housing Services homepage. A. Class sizes vary over a wide range. Math courses are typically in the 40 to 50 student range. Freshmen engineering courses may be as big as 60 to 80 students in the lecture, yet in the laboratory section of these courses the group is broken down into smaller sections. The lecture part of physics and chemistry is taught in a large lecture hall (may be 250 students). Yet in the recitation, the class is broken down into groups of about 30 students. The sophomore level engineering courses may have 60 to 80 students. Junior and senior level courses tend to be smaller, especially if the course is an elective.
A. The first semester your freshman year is usually fairly standard and is guided by the Flowchart. During the Freshman Seminar Class (CECC192), you will be assigned an advisor and will be given all of the contact information you need at that time.
A. If a student meets the minimum admissions requirements in regard to algebra, geometry and trigonometry, he or she should be ready to start the calculus sequence in the first semester. Nevertheless, we have found that a good number of students are not prepared. Consequently all admitted students will take a math placement exam which covers pre-calculus. Based on the outcome of this test students are placed into appropriate pre-calculus courses, or into the first semester of calculus.
A. Colorado State accepts most AP credits if the student earns at least a 3 on the AP test. A minimum score of 4 is required for credits in biology, computer science, English, Government and Politics, and Human Geography. Many of these AP credits can also be applied toward an engineering degree. Typical areas in which students bring AP credits in addition to calculus include chemistry, physics, computer science, biology and liberal arts subjects. In case of physics, only the B test earns credits toward the engineering degree.
A. Colorado State awards credits for most examinations on which a score of 4 or higher is earned and credit for any given exam is awarded at the standard level; or higher level. Example of particular interest to engineering students: Math at the standard level earns credit for first semester calculus (4 credits), at the advanced level for the first two semesters (8 credits). Chemistry at the higher level will earn credit for the two semesters of chemistry required by most engineering curricula. Foreign Language A at the standard level earns credit for first semester junior year foreign language, while Foreign Language B will earn credit for first semester sophomore year foreign language. Since Physics in the IB program is not calculus based, no credit is earned toward the required, calculus based physics. Additional credits can be earned in such areas as Anthropology, Art, Biology, Earth Resources Economics, English, Environmental Systems, History, Music, Philosophy, Psychology and Theater Arts.
A. Yes, there are Honors classes available in the Civil Engineering department. If you are accepted into the Honors Program, you will usually be in smaller classes that delve a little deeper into topics of study than the normal classes. For more information about the honors program, click here.
College Students Considering Transferring to Colorado State
A. Students interested in transferring into the College of Engineering at Colorado State University must have completed at least 16 credits counting toward a degree in engineering, including at least one calculus and one science course. The student will need to meet a certain grade point average at the previous institution. The minimum depends on the kind of school previously attended. The following numbers may serve as guideline. Transferring from University 2.3, Junior College 2.7 and Community College 3.0.
A. Students who come from a strong program, and have done well at the previous school are encouraged to apply for an annual scholarship. Such an application should be filed during the month of February. Students who are transferring from an engineering program at another University should have at least a 3.0 GPA. Students transferring from a Junior College or Community College should have a GPA of at least 3.7. For further information on scholarships, please see the corresponding section under "High School Students interested in Engineering."
A. The Transfer Evaluation Section in the Office of Admissions will review your transcript. Only courses with a grade of C or better can be transferred. Course equivalency between schools in Colorado has been established. Courses not accepted for transfer, due to the level at which they are taught, can be reviewed by the department that can make a recommendation for acceptance. Also, keep in mind that if your current/previous institution was based on a quarter system, the number of credits will not equal the number of credits at a semester based system.
A. Students interested in transferring to the Civil Engineering Department at Colorado State should establish contact with Laurie Alburn as early as possible. Laurie will be your academic advisor for your first semester, and then a permanent advisor will be assigned thereafter. Contact Laurie Alburn at (970) 491-5844 or lalburn@engr.colosate.edu. Indeed, many students establish this contact as much as a year before transferring. Students are then encouraged to visit Colorado State sometime during the semester preceding the transfer. During the spring semester and summer we offer visit days for transfer students, called Next Step. Registration is possible at that time. Advising can also be arranged on an individual basis. Transfer students are strongly advised to register well in advance of the beginning of the first semester.
A. As a transfer student, you may live either on or off campus. A good place to start for on campus housing is the University Housing Services homepage. There is link for transfer students on this page as well. If you are thinking about living off-campus, go to Off-Campus Student Services, which will have just about all of the information you need.
A. If you need any more information, go to the Office of Admissions’ page for Transfer Students. |
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