How To Apply

ÌýÌý Program Entry Requirements - All ProgramsÌý


How To Apply:

ÌýÌýFor the Online CertificateÌýÌý

Complete the certificate application on the .Ìý You will need to create a login and password to begin the application. In the Certificate Program Details dropdown choose 'Global Engineering'.Ìý A Bachelor's degree and English proficiency is required. You will need to provide your educational background (unofficial transcript), a personal statement, employment history (CV), and oneÌýletterÌýof recommendation.ÌýÌý

International applicants must provide a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score if English is not your native language. The English proficiency requirement will be waived if you have completed at least one semesterÌýof full-time study at an institution inÌýwhere English is the language of instruction orÌýfull-time work experience where English is the official languageÌýat the time you apply, and within two years from your desired admission term. Your transcripts or a letter from the university/employerÌýare used to confirm this. Non-native English speakers should onlyÌýprovide certification of adequately spoken and written English. Preferred scores for each English proficiency exam are: TOEFL= 90 (only internet-based tests accepted) or IELTS = 7.0 or Duolingo = 115

ÌýÌýFor the Professional Master's in Global Environmental Engineering:

Go to the Graduate Application found on this page.

OnÌýthe Program Details page choose the following in the drop downs:

  • Department/Program:Ìý Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering
  • Degree: Environmental Engineering - Professional MS
  • ​Subplan/Track: Global Engineering

Spring Application Deadline: 11:59 pm EST, October 1

Fall Application Deadline: 11:59 pm EST, December 1 - (Contact the Mortenson Center if interested in applying after the deadline.)

ÌýÌý For the Professional Master's in Global Resilience andÌýSustainability Engineering:

Go to the Graduate Application found on this page.

OnÌýthe Program Details page choose the following in the drop downs:

  • Department/Program:Ìý Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering
  • Degree: Civil Engineering - Professional MS
  • Subplan/Track: Global Engineering

Spring Application Deadline: 11:59 pm EST, October 1

Fall Application Deadline Extended: 11:59 pm EST, February 1

ÌýÌýFor the Global Engineering Graduate Certificate as a Research MS or PhD Applicant:

Go to the Graduate Application found on this page

In your Personal Statement please note your interest in pursuing the Global Engineering Certificate and summarize any relevant background information and/or experience. Please alsoÌýcomplete the contact us form and choose Global Engineering Certificate as your inquiry topic.Ìý

Funding:

ÌýÌýWestern Regional Graduate Program (WICHE/WRGP)

The Mortenson Center in Global EngineeringÌýprogram is unique within the Western region of the United States, and offers residents of eligibleÌýÌýa tuition benefit via the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP). For more information about the WICHE WRGP, please see the (WICHE) page.ÌýÌýProspective graduate students within the DepartmentÌýof Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) who believe that they are eligible for this program should note this on their online application by marking the appropriate checkbox.Ìý Documentation is required to verify eligibilityÌýand that process is handled directly by theÌýÌýdivision of the Office of the Registrar.

ÌýÌýInternational Scholarships

IEFA.org provides information about international financial aid and scholarships and is an independent website.

ÌýÌýÌýPeace Corp Volunteers Qualify for In-state Tuition

Under the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ÌýÌý(effective Fall 2023), a student who would not otherwise qualify for in-state tuition and whoÌýwas certified by the director of the Peace Corps as having served satisfactorily as a Peace Corps Volunteer,Ìýis eligible to be classified as anÌýin-stateÌýstudent for tuition purposes. webform and upload a copy of you 'Certification of Service for Employment Purposes'.

ÌýÌý Other Tuition Classification Exceptions

A variety of circumstances governed by state law provide tuition classification exceptions to include military exceptions, American Indian tribes with historical ties to ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ and immigrant and refugee exceptions. Find the full list here.