Program Overview

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Civil and Environmental Engineering: Environmental Engineering, MEng

This is the named option in Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng. The fully online Master of Engineering named option in Environmental Engineering (MEng) includes a full curriculum of courses incorporating the latest research and practices in water supply, wastewater reclamation and reuse, resource recovery, and urban storm water management.

Admissions

Graduate admissions is a two-step process between academic programs and the Graduate School. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Graduate School as well as the program(s).

Graduate Admissions Requirements

• Fall Deadline: June 15
• Spring Deadline: November 15
• Summer Deadline: March 15
• GRE (Graduate Record Examinations): Not required
• English Proficiency Test: Refer to the Graduate School's policy
• Other Test(s) (e.g., GMAT, MCAT): n/a
• Letters of Recommendation Required: 3

Application Process and Requirements

All applicants must meet the Graduate School's admission requirements to be considered for admission. Departmental admission is by committee review. Any application material submitted after the deadline is not guaranteed to be reviewed by the graduate admissions committee.

Grades

A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a masters degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required.

Degree

A bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or from a recognized international institution is required.

Funding

No financial support from the university is available to students in the online MEng in Civil and Environmental Engineering-Environmental Engineering degree program.

Complete Application

A complete graduate application contains:

• Graduate School Application
• Statement of Purpose
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Academic Transcripts
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• English Proficiency Score
• Application Fee

Funding

Graduate School Resources

The Bursars Office provides information about tuition and fees associated with being a graduate student. Resources to help afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid.

Program Information

Students enrolled in this program are not eligible to receive tuition remission from graduate assistantship appointments at this institution.

Program Requirements

Mode of Instruction

• Mode of Instruction: Online
• Definitions:
  • Accelerated: Accelerated programs are offered at a fast pace that condenses the time to completion.
  • Evening/Weekend: Courses meet on the UWMadison campus only in evenings and/or on weekends.
  • Face-to-Face: Courses typically meet during weekdays on the UW-Madison Campus.
  • Hybrid: These programs combine face-to-face and online learning formats.
  • Online: These programs are offered 100% online.

Curricular Requirements

• Minimum Credit Requirement: 30 credits
• Minimum Residence Credit Requirement: 16 credits
• Minimum Graduate Coursework Requirement: 15 credits must be graduate-level coursework
• Overall Graduate GPA Requirement: 3.00 GPA required
• Other Grade Requirements: Courses with grades D and F do not satisfy degree requirements
• Assessments and Examinations: No formal examination required
• Language Requirements: No language requirements

Required Courses

• Core Courses:
  • CIV ENGR 820: Hydraulics and Applied Fluid Mechanics for Environmental Engineers
  • CIV ENGR 823: Environmental Engineering Design Project
  • CIV ENGR 929: Seminar-Environmental Engineering
• Complete at least two of the following three courses:
  • CIV ENGR 721: Biological Principles of Environmental Engineering
  • CIV ENGR 722: Chemical Principles of Environmental Engineering
  • CIV ENGR 723: Energy Principles of Environmental Engineering
• Complete at least one of the following two courses:
  • CIV ENGR 821: Environmental Engineering: Biological Treatment Processes
  • CIV ENGR 822: Environmental Engineering: Physical/Chemical Treatment Process
• Electives: Other courses may be applicable with faculty advisor approval

Graduate School Policies

The Graduate Schools Academic Policies and Procedures serve as the official document of record for Graduate School academic and administrative policies and procedures.

Named Option-Specific Policies

Prior Coursework

• Graduate Credits Earned at Other Institutions: With program approval, students may transfer no more than 14 credits of graduate coursework from other institutions.
• Undergraduate Credits Earned at Other Institutions or UW-Madison: Upon approval from a students graduate advisor and the program's Admissions Committee, students may transfer up to 7 credits from another institution or numbered 300 or above from the undergraduate career completed at UWMadison.

Probation

Refer to the Graduate School's policy.

Advisor / Committee

Refer to the Graduate School's policies.

Credits Per Term Allowed

15 credit maximum.

Time Limits

Refer to the Graduate School's policy.

Grievances and Appeals

These resources may be helpful in addressing concerns:

• Bias or Hate Reporting
• Graduate Assistantship Policies and Procedures
• Hostile and Intimidating Behavior Policies and Procedures
• Office of the Provost for Faculty and Staff Affairs
• Employee Assistance
• Employee Disability Resource Office
• Graduate School
• Office of Compliance
• Office Student Assistance and Support
• Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards
• Ombuds Office for Faculty and Staff
• Title IX

Civil and Environmental Engineering Grievance Procedures

Students who feel that they have been treated unfairly have the right to a prompt hearing of their grievance. The student should speak first with the person toward whom the grievance is directed. If a satisfactory resolution is not achieved, the student should contact the programs Grievance Advisor.

Professional Development

Graduate School Resources

Take advantage of the Graduate School's professional development resources to build skills, thrive academically, and launch your career.