Application Note University of Texas - Austin - M.S.E in Civil Engineering (Environmental and Water Resources Engineering-Air Resources) I PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering The world's increasing demand for energy, water and the need to minimize and control climate change, requires civil, architectural and environmental engineers to be at the forefront, using state-of-the-art technologies to ensure adequate food, water and mobility for generations to come In civil, architectural and environmental engineering, students and faculty meet these challenges working side-by-side in the field and research facilities — developing more resiliant and sustainable infrastructure, transforming energy solutions and advancing water systems Graduate Specialties Building Energy and Indoor Environments Construction Engineering and Project Management Environmental and Water Resources Engineering/Ocean Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Infrastructure Materials Engineering Mechanics, Uncertainty and Simulation in Engineering Structural Engineering Transportation Engineering Sustainable Systems http://www.engr.utexas.edu/programs/civil II DEADLINE Spring: September Summer: December 15 Fall: December 15 http://www.caee.utexas.edu/prospective/graduate/admissions III.ADMISSION REQUIREMENT EWRE Admission Requirements For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must have a bachelor's degree from a college or university of recognized standing Most applicants have a Bachelor of Science in some branch of engineering Those with a degree in natural sciences or mathematics can be admitted but will need to make up course deficiencies in undergraduate preparation as shown in the section on Background Preparation Exceptional applicants seeking the Ph.D degree can proceed directly to the Ph.D program without completing a master's degree All applications are considered individually and admission decisions are made collectively Application Note by all EWRE faculty Decisions are based on all applicable items of the six listed below GPA A minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0 is expected for M.S applicants, and 3.5 for Ph.D applicants This GPA is based on upper-division undergraduate courses and all graduate work GRE Applicants must take the aptitude test of the Graduate Record Examination Successful applicants typically have a quantitative score of at least 700, an analytical writing score of at least 4.0, and (for those whose native language is English) a verbal score above 500 The ETS code for UT Austin is 6882 TOEFL The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all students whose native language is not English Successful applicants typically have scores of at least 240 on the computer-based test (equivalent to 587 on the older paper-based test and 94-95 on the internet-based test); higher scores increase the chances of admission The ETS code for UT Austin is 6882 Work Experience For those with work experience beyond graduation (or relevant summer or co-op experience), a summary of the employment record is desired http://www.caee.utexas.edu/ewre/graduate/admissions IV PROCESS & MAILING ADDRESS Online Application Application Fee The fee is $65 for U.S and Permanent Residents and $90 for International students Official transcripts Applicants should upload one copy of the official academic transcript from every senior college they have attended Transcripts are not required from junior colleges and community colleges See instructions for uploading the pdf of transcript(s) Submit Transcripts After satisfying the application fee, provide an official transcript from every senior college you have attended Even if courses taken at one institution are recorded on another college's transcript, transcripts must be submitted from the institution at which the courses were taken Failure to list all colleges on the application and provide those transcripts will be considered an intentional omission and may lead to the cancellation of your application for admission or withdrawal of your offer of admission Official transcripts bear the facsimile signature of the registrar and the seal of the issuing institution Transcripts from U.S colleges or universities must have been Application Note produced within the last calendar year, and transcripts written in a language other than English must be accompanied by a translation Each transcript (mark sheet) should contain a complete record of studies at the institution from which it is issued (i.e., the subjects taken and grades [marks] earned in each subject) If your college or university uses the SPEEDE service you can have your transcript(s) sent electronically Check with the registrar of your institution to find out if transcripts can be sent via the SPEEDE server Otherwise, create and upload a PDF of the official paper transcript issued to you by the registrar using the Document Upload System It will be considered unofficial but can be used to process your application for admission You should redact your Social Security number from the transcript before you upload, but other alterations are not permitted Complete guidelines for uploading transcripts are available in Instructions for Uploading Transcripts, a downloadable guide We cannot accept electronic transcripts sent by registrars or third-party entities in any other format (e.g by email or by links to secure websites) Please not mail official transcripts or paper copies of your transcripts before you are offered admission Sending paper copies of documents will significantly delay the processing of your application Class ranking if available The department would also like to know your class rank (eg 3rd out of 40 Civil Engineering seniors), if available If your university does not rank its students, please let us know that or ask one of your recommenders to estimate your ranking Official Test Scores Official GRE score sent by ETS The ETS code for UT Austin is 6882 For more information about the GRE go to Take the GRE Official TOEFL score sent by ETS Required for international students unless they have an undergraduate degree from an English speaking country Getting an MS from a U.S university does not qualify for a TOEFL waiver The ETS code for TOEFL is 6882 The IELTS exam is an acceptable alternative to the TOEFL The official IELTS score report should be sent directly to GIAC Three letters of recommendation Three letters of recommendation, preferably from academic sources When you complete the "References" portion of the online application for admission, you will list the names and email addresses of those you have asked to recommend you Be sure that the email addresses are current and accurate You will be asked to Application Note inform us if you are going to waive the right to view your letters after they are submitted Please indicate this waiver by answering the associated question on the application for admission After you submit the application online, GIAC will send an e-mail message to the addresses you provided and ask your recommenders to visit a web site where they can complete a questionnaire and upload their letter of recommendation Your recommenders will be informed if you have not waived your right to view their letters of recommendation To monitor and maintain your requests for reference, please go to MyStatus There you can monitor the status of your pending recommendations, resend a Request for Reference email to your recommenders, add a new recommender, and revise your FERPA (right to view) status from retained to waived If you have additional questions about online recommendation letters, email gradref@austin.utexas.edu Online submission of recommendations is strongly preferred, but we will accept paper recommendations if absolutely necessary Statement of Purpose (SOP) Resume FYI All application materials should be submitted online unless prior approval to submit paper documents has been given by the graduate coordinator Please not send CDs, copies of research papers, portfolios, or theses- they will not be reviewed by the faculty Incomplete applications will not be reviewed It is the applicant's sole responsibility to ensure that all documents have been received by the stated deadline Once all your materials are complete in both GIAC and the department, your application will be reviewed by the faculty in your area of specialization The faculty try their best to make all admissions and financial aid decisions by March 31 for fall and summer applicants, though it may be as late as mid-late April in some cases Per the Council of Graduate Schools resolution, April 15 is the deadline for accepting or declining aid offers for the fall semester Decisions for spring admission are usually made by the end of October or early November Contact Information Graduate Coordinator: Contact if you have questions about procedures for applying to EWRE, deadlines, and application status Velma Vela Graduate Coordinator (512) 232-1709 velma.vela@utexas.edu The University of Texas at Austin Dept of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering 301 E Dean Keeton, Stop C1700 Application Note Austin, TX 78712-1056 https://utdirect.utexas.edu/ogs/gradapp/g_app1.WBX?s_app_display=CSE http://www.caee.utexas.edu/prospective/graduate/admissions https://gradschool.utexas.edu/how-to-apply#Transcripts V SOP/ESSAY/WRITING SAMPLE Statement of Purpose (SOP) Submit online with your application If you not wish to be considered for financial aid or have your own funding or fellowship, please indicate so in your Statement of Purpose Essay Topic: Describe your reasons for pursuing graduate study and your academic and professional interests and goals Upload your essay: To submit your essay(s), please click on the button below NOTE: your uploaded document must be in PDF format No other format will be accepted Please verify your document before uploading Please DO NOT upload any document containing Social Security Numbers IMPORTANT: You will not be able to view or edit your essay once it has been submitted If you have any problems with the essay submission, please contact the Graduate and International Admissions Center (GIAC) at 512-475-7391 Resume Suggested, but not required You may upload your resume onto the Cockrell graduate application (From Online Application) http://www.caee.utexas.edu/prospective/graduate/admissions VI ADDITIONAL NOTE FOR INT’L APPLICANT Cost of Attendance 2018-19 Estimated Costs: 2018-19 Fall & Spring Semesters – Full-Time Graduate Resident who lives on campus or off campus Resident who lives with Parents Non-Resident Tuition and Required Fees $8,514 – $10,636 $8,514 – $10,636 $16,972 – $19,398 Room and Board $12,930 $4,138 $12,930 Transportation $1,490 $1,490 $1,490 Books and Supplies $750 $750 $750 Personal/Miscellaneous $3,950 $3,950 $3,950 Total Cost of Attendance $27,634 – $29,756 $18,842 – $20,964 $36,092 – $38,518 The range of tuition and fees in the fall and spring semesters is based on being enrolled or Application Note more credit hours per semester Actual costs will vary depending on the student’s degree or certificate program https://finaid.utexas.edu/costs/ VII STATUS CHECK Application Status Check Once you have submitted your application and paid your application fee, go to your Status Check page to upload PDF documents of your transcripts For more information on this, refer to the Applying for Graduate Admissions page http://www.engr.utexas.edu/graduate/admissions/apply VIII OTHER / FINANCIAL AID / INTERVIEW Fellowships The Cockrell School of Engineering offers academically competitive students financial packages that include one or more fellowships, paid teaching or research positions, insurance and tuition coverage After completing an admission application, you will be considered for any available fellowships and accompanying support Graduate committees in each department nominate top applicants for these awards Students planning to pursue a doctoral degree receive special consideration for full funding packages, including multi-year fellowship and stipend support There are also a number of one-year fellowships for both future and current students Future graduate students usually receive fellowship offers from the Cockrell School in early to mid-spring Current graduate students usually receive fellowship notifications during the summer Both incoming and current students must be nominated for any fellowships available from the Cockrell School http://www.engr.utexas.edu/graduate/fellowships ... the cancellation of your application for admission or withdrawal of your offer of admission Official transcripts bear the facsimile signature of the registrar and the seal of the issuing institution... 23 2-1 709 velma.vela@utexas.edu The University of Texas at Austin Dept of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering 301 E Dean Keeton, Stop C1700 Application Note Austin, TX 7871 2-1 056... APPLICANT Cost of Attendance 201 8-1 9 Estimated Costs: 201 8-1 9 Fall & Spring Semesters – Full-Time Graduate Resident who lives on campus or off campus Resident who lives with Parents Non-Resident