Admissions

Applications require online submission of the application form and statement of purpose, followed by three letters of recommendation and transcripts of all courses taken at colleges and universities. See https://gradadmissions.stanford.edu/ opens in a new tab. Further details for each of the programs in the department are available on the department website.  See: https://cee.stanford.edu/ opens in a new tab. 

The department maintains a program of merit-based financial aid for graduate students. Merit-based financial aid can consist of teaching assistantships and/or research assistantships and  fellowships. Applicants who are interested in being considered for merit based financial aid should indicate so on the application under the appropriate section.

Stanford undergraduates who wish to continue their studies for the Master of Science degree in the coterminal program at Stanford must have earned a minimum of 120 units toward graduation. This includes allowable Advanced Placement (AP) and transfer credit. Applicants must submit their application no later than the quarter before their expected undergraduate degree completion, and are expected to meet the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering posted application deadlines. Applications are considered once a year during fall quarter. An application must display evidence of potential for strong academic performance as a graduate student. 

Students who contemplate advanced study at Stanford are recommended to discuss their plans with their advisors in their junior year.

Students may visit https://cee.stanford.edu/academics-admission/coterminal-admissions opens in a new tab for additional information about the coterminal admissions process and requirements.

Applications require online submission of the application form and statement of purpose, followed by three letters of recommendation and transcripts of all courses taken at colleges and universities. See https://gradadmissions.stanford.edu/ opens in a new tab. Further details for each of the programs in the department are available on the department website.  See: https://cee.stanford.edu/ opens in a new tab. 

The department maintains a program of merit-based financial aid for graduate students. Merit-based financial aid can consist of teaching assistantships and/or research assistantships and  fellowships. Applicants who are interested in being considered for merit based financial aid should indicate so on the application under the appropriate section.