Admissions

Master of Science

1. Hold a baccalaureate degree from an educational institution of recognized standing.

2. Have adequate preparation in civil engineering and show potential to undertake advanced study and research as evidenced by academic performance and experience.

3. At the baccalaureate level, must have earned a cumulative grade point average in all courses of at least 3.0 or equivalent.

Preferably, applications should be submitted directly to the Graduate School before April 15 of the upcoming academic year. However, applications will be considered at any time they are submitted.

Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate records must be submitted with the application. When a transcript is submitted in advance of completion of their undergraduate or graduate studies, an updated transcript showing all course credits and grades must be provided in advance of the initial registration at NDSU.

Three letters of recommendation are generally required before action is taken on any application. Reference report forms are available from the Graduate School.

The TOEFL and GRE examinations are required of international applicants.

Doctor of Philosophy

1. Hold a baccalaureate degree and preferably a master's degree from an educational institution of recognized standing.

2. Have adequate preparation in engineering and show potential to undertake advanced study and research as evidenced by academic performance and experience.

3. Must have earned a cumulative grade point average in all courses of at least 3.0 or equivalent at both the baccalaureate level and the graduate level.

Preferably, applications should be submitted directly to the Graduate School before March 15 of the upcoming academic year. However, applications will be considered at any time they are submitted.

Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate records must be submitted with the application. When a transcript is submitted in advance of completion of their undergraduate or graduate studies, an updated transcript showing all course credits and grades must be provided in advance of the initial registration at NDSU.

Three letters of recommendation are generally required before action is taken on any application. Reference report forms are available from the Graduate School.

The TOEFL and GRE examinations are required of international applicants. A score of 550 or greater must be achieved. The Graduate Record Examination (General and Subject Tests) is also required of international students.