Prospective Students

Civil engineers, as creative problem solvers, use mathematical and scientific principles to manipulate the forces and materials of nature into products or systems that will meet the increasing requirements of our society.

Consider the demands of your future: increasing population an aging system of highways, sewers, water lines, buildings and bridges growing environmental concerns about air and water a shortage of money to pay for growing needs

Beyond managing these demands is society's expectation of improvement. The need for civil engineers to guide the way to progress is more evident than ever before. Take the opportunity to contribute to your own destiny.

Take the challenge: develop innovative thinking expand creativity build a multi-faceted background become a leader

Reap the rewards:

• enjoy the excitement of discovery
• perform varied and challenging work with generous benefits
• be judged on the quantity and quality of your work
• select from a wide range of career choices
• earn respect, prestige and financial security
• relish the satisfaction benefiting society

A bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln will prepare you to meet the challenges facing our world today, develop your skills with hands-on laboratories, enhance your critical thinking abilities, give you an interdisciplinary background, and offer you many opportunities to acquire leadership and teamwork skills.