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A major focus of the undergraduate program is to prepare students for
the next phase of their careers—whether that means engineering practice,
management positions, or advanced education. Preparation for lifelong
learning is a primary program goal. (Please see the Department's Mission
and Objectives statement.)
The civil engineering program integrates technical education with a strong
foundation in humanities, fine arts, and social sciences. Students take
nearly half of their courses outside of the School of Engineering and
associate daily with peers from other schools and colleges within Vanderbilt.
Undergraduate courses include mathematics, science, engineering science,
and engineering design…along with courses in economics, humanities,
social sciences, resources management, and public policy. Students receive
significant hands-on laboratory experience, and various computer-based
problem-solving and design methods are taught.
Students also participate in extra-curricular activities
which help in kindling their interest in Civil Engineering. More information
on such activities is available on the Student
Activities page.
The undergraduate program allows room for flexibility and custom-tailoring.
Students planning for graduate studies and research may include individual
topics and research courses. Students at all levels have the opportunity
to work with faculty in the generation of new knowledge. Selected students
may participate in the University’s
Summer Research Program for Undergraduates.
Details regarding the Undergraduate courses are available at these links
(Curriculum and Course Details).
Admission as a freshman to Vanderbilt represents a selection
based on the academic and personal records of applicants. All available
information is considered, including:
• Secondary school academic record,
• Evidence of academic maturity and independence,
• Extracurricular activities,
• Contributions to the school and community,
• Scores on standardized tests.
The admission process is designed to select students with
high standards of scholarship, strong personal character, and serious
educational aims.
Admission to the undergraduate studies is coordinated by
the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions.
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