It is my pleasure to welcome you on behalf of our entire faculty to the Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Akron. This site contains information on students, faculty, research, and facilities in the department. It is my privilege to introduce you to our department.

The Department of Civil Engineering was established in 1914 and is currently one of the most productive and successful departments in the College of Engineering. We are committed to continuing a heritage of educating leaders in engineering and to moving to the next level of excellence consistent with the goals of the University. Our success is demonstrated by the talented faculty attracted from the top national programs. The undergraduate course content is constantly under review by our faculty with consultation by the Industrial and Advisory Council groups. Our graduates are in demand by industry, due to both the specific engineering and generic skills obtained from our courses. Our alumni and civil engineering professional community at large significantly support this department through fund raising for scholarships and active student mentoring in the classrooms.

The faculty commitment is realized in teaching through a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum, including practical laboratory courses and a capstone senior design experience. The Department of Civil Engineering offers an ABET-accredited 136 credit hour bachelor of science in civil engineering degree. Our undergraduate students are encouraged to opt for the cooperative education program, which provides practical professional experience. Significant financial support from the civil engineering community translates to numerous scholarships available to new and existing students alike. Please visit our scholarship page for more details.

At the graduate level, we offer a master of science in civil engineering degree and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. degree in engineering. Our civil engineering program has a long history of educating outstanding engineers, researchers, and educators. Graduates of our program have participated in developing infrastructure of many great cities and small townships, developing new structural materials and applications, and working on a wide variety of environmental issues to improve quality of life. The accomplishments of our graduates have been exemplary, and it is our job to continue to shape the future of civil engineering with cutting-edge research and new advances in student learning.

The University of Akron Transportation Institute and ASCE Student Chapter have grown into active student-run organizations that strive to promote the professional development of civil engineering students through curriculum-enriching activities, presentations, and projects. Every year the Concrete Canoe and Steel Bridge teams successfully compete with other schools on the regional and national arenas. They host student and parent chapters of ASCE meetings, inviting guest speakers and raising funds. Junior and senior ASCE student members actively help freshmen and sophomore students by tutoring in various subjects, helping in project preparation and presentation, or in selection of a co-op opportunity by an experience information exchange during informal pizza parties.

Please check out our website for additional details on the school, application materials, and other information of interest.