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In today's world, access to pure drinking water, fresh air, and thriving aquatic environments is increasingly crucial. The MS in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering equips students to deliver these essential resources. Alumni make significant contributions to solving environmental issues by pursuing careers in research, public service, consulting, or corporate sectors.
When applying to a graduate program in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, students must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or any mathematical, physical, behavioral, health sciences or related fields. Applicants should have a 3.0 GPA or higher (based on a 4.0 scale) for all undergraduate coursework.
Statement of Purpose
Please upload a brief personal statement describing your educational objectives, your academic experience, and why you're interested in the program. There is no required length or word limit for the statement.
 
Copies of transcript(s) for all post-secondary schoolwork must be uploaded with your application for initial review. Upon an offer of admission, accepted applicants will be required to submit official transcripts and proof of degree(s).
Two letters of recommendation are required to apply to master's programs. Three letters of recommendation are required to apply to PhD programs. Letters are automatically requested when you enter recommenders' names and email addresses in your application. While we will accept letters from professional sources, we strongly prefer letters from professors acquainted with your academic interests, achievements, and abilities.
 
GRE scores are optional for this program. If you would like to take the GRE, you can arrange to take it through the Educational Testing Service (ETS).