Admission to the Graduate College with full status in the Environmental Engineering and Science program of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering may be granted to graduates of institutions whose requirements for the bachelor's degree are nearly equivalent to those of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, if applicants have the appropriate background for advanced study in their chosen major fields and a scholastic average of at least 3.0 (4.0 = A). This average is computed on the basis of the last 60 semester hours, or 110 quarter hours, of credit recorded. Exceptions to the minimum grade-point requirement may be made if it can be demonstrated that the grade-point average does not represent the applicant's ability. Under these circumstances, admission generally will be on a limited status basis. Applicants from schools with different grading systems will be admitted if documents are submitted that show the student's ability.

All students must have a strong quantitative orientation and should have demonstrated competence in mathematics through differential equations, fluid mechanics, and material of the courses listed below.

General Chemistry I (CHEM 102)	3 hrs.
General Chemistry II (CHEM 104)	3 hrs.

General Physics: Mechanics, Heat, and Sound (PHYS 101)	5 hrs.
General Physics: Heat, Electricity, Magnetism, and Modern Physics (PHYS 102)	5 hrs.

Calculus I (MATH 220)	5 hrs.
Calculus II (MATH 230)	3 hrs.
Calculus of Several Variables (MATH 242)	3 hrs.
Introductory Matrix Theory* (MATH 225)	2 hrs.
Intro Differential Equations* (MATH 385)	3 hrs.

Introduction to Computing, Eng & Sci (CS 101)

3 hrs.

Introductory Fluid Mechanics (TAM 335)	4 hrs.
Environmental Engineering (CEE 330)	3 hrs.
Systems Engineering and Economics* (CEE 201)	3 hrs.
Water Quality Engineering (CEE 437)	3 hrs.
or
Air Quality Engineering (CEE 446)	3 hrs.

Students who lack sufficient knowledge and background in any of these areas may be admitted but will be required to take appropriate course work before registering for advanced graduate courses. The graduate admissions committee is responsible for evaluating candidates for admission and recommending supporting courses relative to the needs of the students and their selected programs.

If you still have questions, please see the "frequently asked questions" or contact the graduate admissions coordinator at civil@uiuc.edu

Click here if you wish to receive an application for entry to the graduate program, and to see the deadlines for receipt of your application.
 

University Fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships, normally awarded before April for the fall semester, pay a stipend and provide exemption from tuition and most fees. Fellowships may be supplemented with a research assistantship. Assistants may take 14 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters and 7 credit hours in summer, and normally take 16 to 21 months to complete the requirements for the master's degree. Students without support or with fellowship support may be able to complete a master's program in as little as one year, depending on their background.

Fellowships are awarded solely for the support of the student’s education. Course work and research activities are largely self-directed, in consultation with an advisor. Competition for University Fellowships is extremely keen, requiring a grade-point average for the last two years of undergraduate work above 3.75 (A= 4.00). Some fellowships are granted at the University level; others, by the Environmental Engineering and Science program. The latter are supported by gifts from individuals and industry and vary in number and magnitude from year to year.

Teaching assistantships offer students opportunities in various aspects of teaching a course under the guidance of the instructor: grading, explaining material, formulating exam and homework problems. Research assistantships offer students the opportunity to participate in many research related activities under the guidance of an experienced research investigator, e.g., laboratory setup and operation, experimental design, data collection, and mathematical modeling.

A half-time teaching or research assistantship during the academic year (9 months) requires that the student spend approximately 20 hours per week on teaching or research activities in addition to formal coursework. Frequently, assistants may receive half-time appointments for two summer months at the same rate of pay; such appointments depend on availability of funds. Assistantships are awarded based on academic preparation, grade point average, letters of recommendation, and appropriateness of background and experience to the required tasks.

The Department of Civil Engineering has a limited number of tuition and fee waivers available to entering and continuing students.

If you still have questions, please see the "frequently asked questions" or contact the graduate admissions coordinator at civil@uiuc.edu

Click here if you wish to receive an application for entry to the graduate program, and to see the deadlines for receipt of your application . An application for financial aid is part of the entry application.