Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a public university in Edwardsville, Illinois. Located within the Metro East of Greater St. Louis, SIUE was established in 1957 as an extension of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. It is the younger of the two major institutions of Southern Illinois University system. SIUE has eight constituent undergraduate and graduate colleges, including those in arts and sciences, business, dentistry, education, engineering, graduate study, nursing, and pharmacy, in addition to the East St. Louis Center.

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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Overview

The civil engineering program offers a curriculum that provides students with a solid background in mathematics, physical science and civil engineering. Students can choose elective courses in: 

  • Environmental engineering
  • Geotechnical engineering
  • Structural engineering
  • Transportation engineering
  • Water resources engineering 

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities are available for conducting basic environmental analyses, hydraulic experiments, material tests, soil mechanics procedures and transportation studies. Students graduating with a bachelor’s degree are prepared to assist public and private employers, or to pursue graduate study. 

What can I do with a degree in civil engineering?

Civil engineers work in a wide range of fields in both technical and managerial positions. Job opportunities can be found in: 

  • Consulting companies
  • Industry and government agencies
  • Offices 
  • Job sites

They design, build, inspect, maintain, rehabilitate, and preserve buildings, bridges, treatment systems and roads—all the essential infrastructure for society. Due to the nature and importance of the profession, civil engineers are always needed.

Professional Engineering Licensure

As a civil engineer, it is important to obtain your professional engineer (PE) license. For structural engineers, it is also important to obtain your structural engineer (SE) license. By completing your degree with us and by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in your senior year, you will be on the road to earning your license. You can find information about registering for the exam in Illinois and Missouri on the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying website, and the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers website.

Accreditation

The civil engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Hands-on Learning

Many civil engineering courses include hands-on activities designed to help students learn core concepts. These include student projects and laboratories where students can learn firsthand about the behavior of civil engineering materials. Students use state-of-the-art equipment during their classes and labs to prepare for the variety of careers that await upon graduation.

Internship opportunities are available at more than 200 locations, including:

  • America’s Central Port
  • The Boeing Company
  • Anheuser-Busch InBev
  • CBB
  • Fuhrmann Engineering
  • GBA
  • Gonzales
  • Illinois Department of Transportation
  • Juneau Associates
  • McCarthy
  • Missouri Department of Transportation
  • MiTek Industries
  • Oates Associates
  • SCI Engineering

Many faculty members in the Department of Civil Engineering participate in the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) program, and students are encouraged to engage with faculty members and participate in research opportunities. 

Students are also encouraged to participate in one of the more than 30 student organizations in the School of Engineering. These organizations help students strengthen their understanding of engineering design, create a network of fellow engineering students, and have fun. 

Faculty

View current civil engineering faculty

https://www.siue.edu/academics/undergraduate/degrees-and-programs/civil-engineering/ 

Undergraduate applicants who require non-immigrant, student visas will be reviewed for appropriate academic requirements, English language proficiency and adequate financial resources.

Application Materials

Once Approved for Admission:

All necessary documents can be uploaded via your application center for review purposes only. Please note that if approved for admission, you must submit official transcripts and test scores to our office before we can formally admit you and before we can issue an I-20 document to obtain a U.S. visa.

Please make sure your application is complete and submitted by the application deadline.

Submit official test scores using one of the codes below:

  • ACT/SAT: Institution code 1759 (no department code required)
  • TOEFL: Institution code 1759 (no department code required)
  • IELTS: Select SIUE from the institution list. Scanned score reports with TRF number can be uploaded through your self-service online application center.

Application Fee

There is a non-refundable application fee of $40 for all programs. You may pay by Visa or MasterCard via the application center. A convenience fee of $1.10 is added for this service. You may also pay via wire transfer through your bank or debit card. Admitted students who decide to change their term of entry after submitting an application or being admitted will be required to submit a new application for the desired term. You may update the term of your application for the next two terms without another application fee. 

Tracking Your Application Status

You can track the status of your application via the application center using the same username and password you used to create the application.

We receive a high volume of applications and materials during the peak admission period (November-May). Please allow approximately 15 business days from the date of receipt of your official academic records to process these documents and match them to your application in our system.

Once you submit your application, you will begin to receive email notifications regarding missing transcripts and other materials required. Make sure to check the email address you provided on the application. Please note that we do not send confirmation emails when materials have been received. Once your application is reviewed, you will receive an admission notification that will provide you with instructions for the next steps.

https://www.siue.edu/admissions/international/apply/undergraduate.shtml 

Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications early.  Applications received after the priority deadline may not be reviewed, especially for highly competitive and popular programs, including undergraduate and graduate programs in STEM designated areas. Applications are processed on a rolling basis and once seats are filled for a particular program in a particular term, additional applicants will be denied admission. 

Transfer students: Later deadlines may apply for students who are currently in the United States on a valid student visa and wish to transfer to SIUE. Please contact the Office of International Admissions for more information.

The priority deadline for Spring 2024 has passed, SIUE will no longer accept undergraduate applications from students outside the U.S.  Many graduate programs have met capacity, and students applying for these program will be waitlisted.  Prospective students are strongly encouraged to apply for the Fall semester to receive full consideration.

Fall Semester (August-December) - April 1(Priority Deadline) June 1(Deadline)
Spring Semester (January-May) - October 1(Priority Deadline) November 1(Deadline)

Prospective students should submit an application by the priority deadline to guarantee full consideration.  All STEM designated program applications will close at the priority deadline.  Applications received after the priority deadline, but before the final deadline, will be reviewed only if space remains available in the program of study. 

Note that all financial documents must be received within 15 days of the deadlines listed above for an I-20 to be issued.

https://www.siue.edu/admissions/international/apply/deadlines.shtml