In order to be admitted to the Ph.D. program, a student must complete the following requirements:

The applicant must have a Master of Science in Engineering degree or equivalent with a major in civil engineering or a closely allied field. Students with non-engineering backgrounds will be required to complete a set of coursework requirements that will assure successful completion of the Ph.D. specialization and qualify the student to sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

The applicant must submit a written statement of purpose indicating interests and objectives. In addition, three letters of recommendation for Ph.D. level study must also be provided.

Foreign applicants must take and pass the TOEFL exam as required by the Graduate College.

In general, a minimum post-baccalaureate GPA of 3.20 on a 4.00 scale or equivalent is required for admission.

The applicant must obtain satisfactory scores on the general aptitude portion of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).

The applicant must be formally admitted by the UNLV Graduate College.