Civil Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions

Answers for...

  Incoming Freshman Online Advising New

  New Students

  Continuing Students

  Graduate Students

  I'm not sure - I have a bachelor's degree that is not in Civil Engineering. Should I go for a Masters Degree in Civil or a second Bachelors Degree?

New Students:

If you are just starting the Bachelor of Science program in Civil Engineering at Boise State University, you probably have many questions. Our program has been designed with the idea that our students will be recent high school graduates, who will be attending the university full time, who will not be working, and who are ready to take English, Calculus, and a full load of courses. However, most of the students who are enrolled in our BS program do not match this profile. With this in mind, we have listed here some useful information to help you get started on your path to a degree. We hope you will find these items helpful. If you need additional information, please feel free to contact us.

• What is Civil Engineering and what will I be learning?
• How is the curriculum set up and how long will it take me to complete a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering?
• What courses are "more important" than others and which ones should I take first?
• How important is Math, and where do I start?
• Why do I have to take English and Communications courses?
• Why do I have to take Art, Humanities, and/or Social Science courses?
• What should I take for my Core classes, and how do I plan for the Depth Requirement?
• How do I anticipate what courses I'll be taking when? What is the frequency of course offerings?
• What scholarships are available for students enrolled in Civil Engineering?

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Continuing Students:

We recommend that all students talk to an advisor whenever they have a question. On this page we have included self-advising tools concerning the schedule of required courses and the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

• What courses are "more important" than others and which ones should I take first?
• What should I take for my Core classes, and how do I plan for the Depth Requirement?
• How do I anticipate what courses I'll be taking when? What is the frequency of course offerings?
• What scholarships are available for students enrolled in Civil Engineering programs?
• What is the Fundamentals of Engineering test and why do I have to take it?

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Graduate Students:

If you are considering enrolling in the Master of Science or Master of Engineering Civil Engineering program, you should also consider taking the Fundamentals of Engineering Test. If you do not have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, you need to take background subjects before being admitted. Please see the
MS/MEngr in Civil Engineering page for more detailed information.

• What is the Fundamentals of Engineering test and why should I take it?

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