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Civil Engineering (BVE)

Design and Build Sustainable Environments

Through the Bachelor of Civil Engineering (BVE) program in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at UD, you'll discover how civil engineers apply creativity and problem-solving skills to provide safe, sustainable and healthy built environments for people and societies of the future. Civil engineers design buildings, plan innovative transportation systems, advance water supply and reuse technology and prevent adverse environmental impacts on the earth.

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About the Civil Engineering (BVE) Program

Why study civil engineering at UD?

Personalize Your Experience

Compliment your major or connect with your passion by adding a minor or concentration to your degree program. The UD School of Engineering offers more than 25 minors, or you can choose a minor outside of engineering.

The University of Dayton also offers an aerospace engineering co-major for the civil engineering degree

Engineering Student Organizations

The UD School of Engineering is home to 30+ student organizations, many of which build projects and compete. Examples include the American Society of Civil Engineers Steel Bridge Team, the Concrete Canoe Team and the Construction Estimating Team.

Get Involved With Faculty Research

We're big enough to have significant research programs, but small enough to involve you in meaningful undergraduate research with our faculty as early as your first year.

Capstone Project

Your academic journey culminates in a senior year capstone course, where you and your team will design a large-scale civil engineering system using knowledge from all areas of civil engineering — environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources engineering.

ABET Accredited

Our accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Civil Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. ABET accreditation assures confidence that a collegiate program has met standards essential to prepare graduates to enter critical STEM fields in the global workforce.

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How do I apply to the civil engineering program?

At the University of Dayton, applying is free and test scores are optional. When you apply, you'll automatically be considered for a merit scholarship.

Learn about our admission process, then apply using UD's application or the Common App.

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What is the tuition cost and is financial aid available?

Rooted in our Catholic, Marianist traditions, the University of Dayton is dedicated to being transparent and ensuring student success. And with high graduation and success rates, UD is an excellent value.

To help you cover your costs, a variety of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time work study are available. The University also accepts transfer credits and credit by exam for undergraduates, giving you more flexibility to add a double major or minor or participate in a transformational experience like study abroad or co-op.

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Civil Engineering (BVE) Degree Requirements and Information
Requirements

The Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree requires a total of at least 123 credit hours. This degree also includes requirements from our flexible undergraduate curriculum, known as the Common Academic Program (CAP).

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Choose from a variety of minors or concentrations to personalize your educational experience.

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Sample Plan of Study

This is a sample plan of study for students starting at UD in the 2025-26 academic year. This is a recommended course sequence, but your schedule may vary depending on previously earned college credits, course availability, advisor recommendations, and your personal goals and interests. Please contact your holistic advisor if you have any questions.

Semester 1
  • HUM 101 – Chaminade Seminar: Reading and Responding to the Signs of the Times
    3
  • CAP Social Science
    3
  • PHY 206 – General Physics I - Mechanics
    3
  • MTH 168 – Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
    4
  • EGR 103 – Engineering Innovation
    3
  • EGR 102 – Introduction to the University Experience for Engineers
    0.5
  • Total Credit Hours 16.5
Semester 2
  • HUM 102 – Marie Thérèse Seminar: Human Dignity and the Common Good
    3
  • CAP Arts
    3
  • GEO 218 – Geological Site Investigation for Engineers
    3
  • MTH 169 – Analytic Geometry & Calculus II
    4
  • EGM 201 – Mechanics I
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 16
Semester 3
  • ENG 200 – Writing Seminar II
    3
  • MTH 218 – Analytic Geometry & Calculus III
    4
  • EGM 202 – Dynamics
    3
  • CEE 213 – Surveying
    3
  • CEE 221L – Civil Computation Laboratory
    3
  • EGR 200 – Career Launchpad: Preparing for Success
    0.5
  • Total Credit Hours 16.5
Semester 4
  • CHM 123 – General Chemistry I
    3
  • CHM 123L – General Chemistry Laboratory
    1
  • MTH 219 – Applied Differential Equations
    3
  • EGM 303 – Mechanics II
    3
  • CEE 311L – Civil Engineering Materials Laboratory
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 13
Semester 5
  • CEE Natural Science Elective
    3
  • CEE 313 – Hydraulics
    3
  • CEE 313L – Hydraulics Laboratory
    1
  • CEE 316 – Analysis of Structures I
    3
  • CEE 421 – Construction Engineering
    3
  • CEE 426 – Risk and uncertainty analysis for infrastructures
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 16
Semester 6
  • CAP Advanced Religious Studies
    3
  • CEE 312 – Geotechnical Engineering
    3
  • CEE 312L – Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory
    1
  • CEE 412 – Design of Concrete Structures
    3
  • CEE 427L – Civil Data Analytics
    3
  • CEE 433 – Water Resources Engineering
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 16
Semester 7
  • CAP Advanced History
    3
  • CEE 411 – Design of Steel Structures
    3
  • CEE 424 – Foundation Engineering
    3
  • CEE 403 – Transportation Engineering
    3
  • CEE Infrastructure Elective
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 15
Semester 8
  • CAP Advanced Philosophy
    3
  • CEE Natural Science Elective
    3
  • CEE 450 – Civil Engineering Design
    3
  • CEE Infrastructure Elective
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 12

At the University of Dayton, our flexible undergraduate curriculum, known as the Common Academic Program (CAP), encourages you to integrate knowledge — and put it to use.

Wondering how college credits you've already earned (e.g., transfer credit, CCP, AP/IB/CLEP exams) will apply to your undergraduate degree? Use our online Transfer Credit Evaluation tool to find out.

Visit the Academic Catalog for official major requirements, prerequisite(s), course descriptions and more.

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Transfer and Exam Credits

Wondering how college credits you've already earned (e.g., transfer credit, CCP, AP/IB/CLEP exams) will apply to your undergraduate degree? Use our online Transfer Credit Evaluation tool to find out.

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Success After Graduation

Get more than your foot in the door — get ready for success. At our School of Engineering, you will have the opportunity to combine the classroom and engineering world together in a way that allows you to further sharpen your skills. It’s a key reason why employers love hiring our students — they can hit the ground running.

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$69,943 average

starting salary for civil engineering majors

96% success rate

after graduation for the School of Engineering

Beyond the Classroom: The UD Civil Engineering Experience

Find Your Home in Engineering

Our Diversity in Engineering Center connects engineering students, faculty, staff, industry and community partners with opportunities for academic success, professional networking and inclusive communities.

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Co-ops and Internships

Take your engineering experience to the next level and find your passion with co-op and internship opportunities. Our Engineering Co-op and Internship office helps students find placements.

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Bachelor's Plus Master's Program

With UD's Bachelor's Plus Master's (BPM) program, you can earn your bachelor's degree and a master's degree at an accelerated pace — often completing your master's degree within just one year of earning your bachelor's degree.

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Engineering for the Common Good

UD's ETHOS Center connects students to community partners around the world for community-engaged engineering education, research, partnerships and action. You can participate in immersions or breakouts in the U.S. and abroad for hands-on social impact engineering projects.

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Walk. Run. Fly. Soar.

Success is a Journey

At the University of Dayton, you'll have a supportive community dedicated to fueling your success. Through guaranteed, real-world experience, you'll build the skills and confidence needed to be workforce ready.

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