This is a named option in the Civil and Environmental Engineering M.S. It is one year, face-to face coursework-based program.
The mission of the civil and environmental engineering program is to develop leaders in education, industry, and government who can use their acquired skills to improve society. The academic program provides a comprehensive framework of courses in the broad area of civil and environmental engineering with opportunities to develop specialized expertise. It also emphasizes the development of integrated teamwork abilities, communication, leadership, entrepreneurship, and creative research skills. Graduate study in the department offers an opportunity to take coursework in various areas of specialization. Areas include:
- Construction engineering and management: construction labor productivity management; integrated lean project delivery systems; risk management; advanced computer applications to construction; change management
- Environmental science and engineering: water supply; water quality; water treatment; wastewater treatment; solid and hazardous waste management; air pollution; biotechnology; alternative energy
- Geological/geotechnical engineering: geotechnical and geological engineering; geosynthetics; in-situ testing and engineering geophysics; recycled materials in sustainable construction
- Structural engineering: behavior, analysis and design of reinforced/prestressed concrete, steel, and wood structures; design for earthquake and wind loading; seismic rehabilitation
- Transportation engineering: highway and traffic engineering; intelligent transportation systems; connected and automated vehicles; transportation planning; infrastructure management; transportation safety; user comprehension and behavior; advanced driving- and micro-simulation; big data
- Water resources engineering: analysis, measurement, modeling of currents, flows, and waves in natural and constructed systems; surface and groundwater hydrology; hydraulic engineering; coastal engineering; sedimentation and transport processes; infrastructure impacts of extreme weather events; hydroecology; stream restoration
Please consult the table below for key information about this degree program’s admissions requirements. The program may have more detailed admissions requirements, which can be found below the table or on the program’s website.
Graduate admissions is a two-step process between academic programs and the Graduate School. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Graduate School as well as the program(s). Once you have researched the graduate program(s) you are interested in, apply online.
| Fall Deadline | December 15* |
| Spring Deadline | September 1 |
| Summer Deadline | This program does not admit in the summer. |
| GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) | Not required. |
| English Proficiency Test | Every applicant whose native language is not English or whose undergraduate instruction was not in English must provide an English proficiency test score and meet the Graduate School minimum requirements (https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/#english-proficiency). |
| Other Test(s) (e.g. GMAT, MCAT) | n/a |
| Letters of Recommendation Required | 3 |
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Complete applications as of December 15 are guaranteed to be reviewed, but applicants are welcome to submit up to March 15 and will be reviewed as space is available.
Applicants must first meet all of the requirements of the Graduate School. Please visit this website for details.
Applicants must also meet department specific requirements as outlined below:
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Have a bachelor’s degree in civil and environmental engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program or from a recognized international institution or have a bachelor’s degree in a different field of engineering (e.g., ME, BSE, CBE, etc.) with relevant undergraduate coursework in the specific area of interest (e.g., environmental, transportation, geological etc.).
- Submit a 1,000 word or fewer statement of purpose; include your technical areas of interest, coursework emphasis, research experience, professional goals, faculty members you are interested in working with, and any other items relevant to your qualifications for graduate school
- Submit three letters of recommendation
- Non-native English speakers must have a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 580 (written) or 92 (Internet version)
Please do not mail paper copies of application materials. Upload the required application materials to the electronic Graduate School application, including a PDF copy of the most current transcripts. Applicants who are recommended for admission by the CEE Admissions Committee, will receive an e-mail with further instructions from the CEE Graduate Admissions Office, requesting official transcripts or other required application material.
Applicants should monitor the application status by visiting the “Graduate Application Status” window within your MyUW portal (information on this is received after submitting an application). You may need to activate a NetID to gain access to the MyUW portal.
Graduate Application Status will remain “pending” until recommendations are determined. All applicants will receive an e-mail from the CEE Graduate Admissions Team with more details once the admission committees have made decisions.
Graduate School Resources
Resources to help you afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid. Further funding information is available from the Graduate School. Be sure to check with your program for individual policies and restrictions related to funding.
PROGRAM Information
Students enrolled in this program are not eligible to receive tuition remission from graduate assistantship appointments at this institution.
Minimum Graduate School Requirements
Review the Graduate School minimum academic progress and degree requirements, in addition to the program requirements listed below.
Named Option Requirements
Mode of Instruction
| Face to Face | Evening/Weekend | Online | Hybrid | Accelerated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
Curricular Requirements
| Minimum Credit Requirement | 30 credits |
| Minimum Residence Credit Requirement | 16 credits |
| Minimum Graduate Coursework Requirement | At least 15 credits must be graduate-level coursework. Details can be found in the Graduate School’s Minimum Graduate Coursework (50%) policy (https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-1244). |
| Overall Graduate GPA Requirement | 3.00 GPA required. This program follows the Graduate School's policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-1203. |
| Other Grade Requirements | n/a |
| Assessments and Examinations | There are no degree-specific assessments and examinations outside of those given in individual courses. |
| Language Requirements | n/a |
Required Courses
This is a face to face, accelerated program:
- Complete the program in one academic year (fall, spring, summer)
- Courses may begin in the fall or spring semester
Core Courses:
- At least 15 of the 30 credit hours must be taken within one curriculum pathway.1 Please see curriculum pathways below
- 21 of the 30 credit hours must be taken in CIV ENGR or G L E.
- 15 of the 30 credit hours must be at the graduate level (50% attribute).
Professional Development:
- May enroll in up to 5 credits of CIV ENGR 999 Advanced Independent Study or G L E 999 Independent Work.
Elective Courses:
- Up to 2 credit hours of seminar. Please see seminar options listed below.
- Additional electives beyond CIV ENGR 999, G L E 999, and/or seminar(s) may be taken based on your career interests and advisor approval.
Seminars
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIV ENGR 579 | Seminar-Transportation Engineering | 1 |
| CIV ENGR 669 | Special Topics in Construction Engineering and Management | 1-4 |
| G L E 900 | Seminar | 1 |
| CIV ENGR 909 | Graduate Seminar - Environmental Chemistry & Technology | 1 |
| CIV ENGR 919 | Seminar-Hydraulic Engineering and Fluid Mechanics | 1 |
| CIV ENGR 929 | Seminar-Environmental Engineering | 1 |
| CIV ENGR 939 | Geotechnical Engineering Seminar | 1 |
| CIV ENGR 949 | Seminar-Structural Engineering | 1 |
Curriculum Pathways:
Construction Engineering and Management1
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIV ENGR 360 | Construction Systems | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 392 | Building Information Modeling (BIM) | 3 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 430 | Introduction to Slope Stability and Earth Retention | 1 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 432 | Introduction to Shallow and Deep Foundation Systems | 1 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 434 | Introduction to Underground Openings Engineering | 1 |
| CIV ENGR 445 | Steel Structures I | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 447 | Concrete Structures I | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 451 | Architectural Design | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 491 | Legal Aspects of Engineering | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 492 | Integrated Project Estimating and Scheduling | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 494 | Civil and Environmental Engineering Decision Making | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 495 | Sustainable Building and Materials | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 496 | Electrical Systems for Construction | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 497 | Mechanical Systems for Construction | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 498 | Construction Project Management | 3 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 532 | Foundations | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 545 | Steel Structures II | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 547 | Concrete Structures II | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 575 | Advanced Highway Materials and Construction | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 576 | Advanced Pavement Design | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 649 | Special Topics in Structural Engineering | 1-3 |
| CIV ENGR 669 | Special Topics in Construction Engineering and Management | 1-4 |
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These pathways are internal to the program and represent different curricular paths a student can follow to earn this degree. Pathway names do not appear in the Graduate School admissions application, and they will not appear on the transcript.
Environmental Science and Engineering1
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIV ENGR 410 | Hydraulic Engineering | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 411 | Open Channel Hydraulics | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 412 | Groundwater Hydraulics | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 414 | Hydrologic Design | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 415 | Hydrology | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 416 | Water Resources Systems Analysis | 3 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 421 | Environmental Sustainability Engineering | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 423 | Air Pollution Effects, Measurement and Control | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 426 | Design of Wastewater Treatment Plants | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 427 | Solid and Hazardous Wastes Engineering | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 428 | Water Treatment Plant Design | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 494 | Civil and Environmental Engineering Decision Making | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 500 | Water Chemistry | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 501 | Water Analysis-Intermediate | 3 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 511 | Mixing and Transport in the Environment | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 514 | Coastal Engineering | 2-3 |
| CIV ENGR 515 | Hydroclimatology for Water Resources Management | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 522 | Hazardous Waste Management | 3 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 530 | Seepage and Slopes | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 609 | Special Topics in Water Chemistry | 1-3 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 612 | Ecohydrology | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 618 | Special Topics in Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics | 1-3 |
| CIV ENGR 619 | Special Topics in Hydrology | 1-3 |
| CIV ENGR 621 | Biological Treatment Process Modeling | 1 |
| CIV ENGR 629 | Special Topics in Environmental Engineering | 1-3 |
| CIV ENGR/M&ENVTOX/SOIL SCI 631 | Toxicants in the Environment: Sources, Distribution, Fate, & Effects | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 700 | Chemistry of Natural Waters | 3 |
| CIV ENGR/ATM OCN 701 | The Chemistry of Air Pollution | 2 |
| CIV ENGR 703 | Environmental Geochemistry | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 704 | Environmental Chemical Kinetics | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 716 | Statistical Modelling of Hydrologic Systems | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 721 | Biological Principles of Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 722 | Chemical Principles of Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 723 | Energy Principles of Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 729 | Environmental Sustainability Tools | 3 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 732 | Unsaturated Soil Geoengineering | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 820 | Hydraulics and Applied Fluid Mechanics for Environmental Engineers | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 821 | Environmental Engineering: Biological Treatment Processes | 3-4 |
| CIV ENGR 822 | Environmental Engineering: Physical/Chemical Treatment Process | 3-4 |
| CIV ENGR 823 | Environmental Engineering Design Project | 3 |
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These pathways are internal to the program and represent different curricular paths a student can follow to earn this degree. Pathway names do not appear in the Graduate School admissions application, and they will not appear on the transcript.
Geological/Geotechnical Engineering1
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| G L E 401 | Special Topics in Geological Engineering | 1-3 |
| CIV ENGR 411 | Open Channel Hydraulics | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 412 | Groundwater Hydraulics | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 414 | Hydrologic Design | 3 |
| GEOSCI/GEOG 420 | Glacial and Pleistocene Geology | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 427 | Solid and Hazardous Wastes Engineering | 3 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 430 | Introduction to Slope Stability and Earth Retention | 1 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 432 | Introduction to Shallow and Deep Foundation Systems | 1 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 434 | Introduction to Underground Openings Engineering | 1 |
| G L E/CIV ENGR/ENVIR ST/GEOSCI 444 | Practical Applications of GPS Surveying | 2 |
| G L E/CIV ENGR/GEOSCI/M S & E 474 | Rock Mechanics | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 514 | Coastal Engineering | 2-3 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 530 | Seepage and Slopes | 3 |
| G L E/CIV ENGR 532 | Foundations | 3 |
| G L E/CIV ENGR 535 | Wind Energy Balance-of-Plant Design | 3 |
| G L E/GEOSCI 537 | Quantitative Methods for Geoscience | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 575 | Advanced Highway Materials and Construction | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 576 | Advanced Pavement Design | 3 |
| G L E/GEOSCI 594 | Introduction to Applied Geophysics | 3 |
| G L E/GEOSCI 595 | Field Methods in Applied and Engineering Geophysics | 1 |
| G L E/GEOSCI 596 | Geomechanics | 3 |
| G L E/GEOSCI 627 | Hydrogeology | 3-4 |
| G L E/GEOSCI 629 | Contaminant Hydrogeology | 3 |
| G L E/CIV ENGR 635 | Remediation Geotechnics | 3 |
| GEOSCI 720 | Glaciology | 3 |
| G L E/GEOSCI 724 | Groundwater Flow Modeling | 3 |
| G L E/CIV ENGR 730 | Engineering Properties of Soils | 3 |
| G L E/CIV ENGR 732 | Unsaturated Soil Geoengineering | 3 |
| G L E/CIV ENGR 733 | Physicochemical Basis of Soil Behavior | 3 |
| G L E/CIV ENGR 735 | Soil Dynamics | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 744 | Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering | 4 |
| G L E/GEOSCI 747 | Tectonophysics | 3 |
| GEOSCI 755 | Advanced Structural Geology | 3 |
| G L E/GEOSCI 757 | Advanced Rock Mechanics | 3 |
| GEOSCI 758 | Mechanics of Earthquakes and Faulting | 3 |
| GEOSCI 793 | Geophysical Inverse Theory | 3 |
| G L E 801 | Special Topics in Geological Engineering | 1-3 |
| GEOSCI 875 | Advanced Topics in Geology | 1-3 |
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These pathways are internal to the program and represent different curricular paths a student can follow to earn this degree. Pathway names do not appear in the Graduate School admissions application, and they will not appear on the transcript.
Structural Engineering1
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| E M A 405 | Practicum in Finite Elements | 3 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 430 | Introduction to Slope Stability and Earth Retention | 1 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 432 | Introduction to Shallow and Deep Foundation Systems | 1 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 434 | Introduction to Underground Openings Engineering | 1 |
| CIV ENGR 440 | Structural Analysis II 2 | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 491 | Legal Aspects of Engineering | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 498 | Construction Project Management | 3 |
| E M A 506 | Advanced Mechanics of Materials I | 3 |
| CIV ENGR/E M A/M E 508 | Composite Materials | 3 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 532 | Foundations | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 545 | Steel Structures II 2 | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 547 | Concrete Structures II 2 | 3 |
| E M A 605 | Introduction to Finite Elements | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 649 | Special Topics in Structural Engineering | 1-3 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 730 | Engineering Properties of Soils | 3 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 735 | Soil Dynamics | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 744 | Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering | 4 |
| CIV ENGR 749 | Special Topics in Structural Engineering | 1-4 |
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These pathways are internal to the program and represent different curricular paths a student can follow to earn this degree. Pathway names do not appear in the Graduate School admissions application, and they will not appear on the transcript.
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NOTE: CIV ENGR 440 Structural Analysis II, CIV ENGR 545 Steel Structures II, and CIV ENGR 547 Concrete Structures II are required for students in the Structural Engineering Path unless approved by their advisor.
Transportation Engineering1
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYCH/I SY E 349 | Introduction to Human Factors | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 370 | Transportation Engineering | 3 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 421 | Environmental Sustainability Engineering | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 491 | Legal Aspects of Engineering | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 494 | Civil and Environmental Engineering Decision Making | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 571 | Urban Transportation Planning | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 572 | Transportation Operations | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 573 | Geometric Design of Transport Facilities | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 574 | Traffic Control | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 575 | Advanced Highway Materials and Construction | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 576 | Advanced Pavement Design | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 577 | Traffic Flow Theory | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 678 | Advanced Traffic Modeling and Computer Simulation | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 679 | Special Topics in Transportation and City Planning | 3 |
| CIV ENGR/PUB AFFR 694 | Management of Civil Infrastructure Systems | 3 |
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These pathways are internal to the program and represent different curricular paths a student can follow to earn this degree. Pathway names do not appear in the Graduate School admissions application, and they will not appear on the transcript.
Water Resources1
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIV ENGR 410 | Hydraulic Engineering | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 411 | Open Channel Hydraulics | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 412 | Groundwater Hydraulics | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 414 | Hydrologic Design | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 415 | Hydrology | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 416 | Water Resources Systems Analysis | 3 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 421 | Environmental Sustainability Engineering | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 423 | Air Pollution Effects, Measurement and Control | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 426 | Design of Wastewater Treatment Plants | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 427 | Solid and Hazardous Wastes Engineering | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 428 | Water Treatment Plant Design | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 494 | Civil and Environmental Engineering Decision Making | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 500 | Water Chemistry | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 501 | Water Analysis-Intermediate | 3 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 511 | Mixing and Transport in the Environment | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 514 | Coastal Engineering | 2-3 |
| CIV ENGR 515 | Hydroclimatology for Water Resources Management | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 522 | Hazardous Waste Management | 3 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 530 | Seepage and Slopes | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 609 | Special Topics in Water Chemistry | 1-3 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 612 | Ecohydrology | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 618 | Special Topics in Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics | 1-3 |
| CIV ENGR 619 | Special Topics in Hydrology | 1-3 |
| CIV ENGR 621 | Biological Treatment Process Modeling | 1 |
| CIV ENGR 629 | Special Topics in Environmental Engineering | 1-3 |
| CIV ENGR/M&ENVTOX/SOIL SCI 631 | Toxicants in the Environment: Sources, Distribution, Fate, & Effects | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 700 | Chemistry of Natural Waters | 3 |
| CIV ENGR/ATM OCN 701 | The Chemistry of Air Pollution | 2 |
| CIV ENGR 703 | Environmental Geochemistry | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 704 | Environmental Chemical Kinetics | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 716 | Statistical Modelling of Hydrologic Systems | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 721 | Biological Principles of Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 722 | Chemical Principles of Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 723 | Energy Principles of Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 729 | Environmental Sustainability Tools | 3 |
| CIV ENGR/G L E 732 | Unsaturated Soil Geoengineering | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 820 | Hydraulics and Applied Fluid Mechanics for Environmental Engineers | 3 |
| CIV ENGR 821 | Environmental Engineering: Biological Treatment Processes | 3-4 |
| CIV ENGR 822 | Environmental Engineering: Physical/Chemical Treatment Process | 3-4 |
| CIV ENGR 823 | Environmental Engineering Design Project | 3 |
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These pathways are internal to the program and represent different curricular paths a student can follow to earn this degree. Pathway names do not appear in the Graduate School admissions application, and they will not appear on the transcript.
Other Policy
Students in this program may not take courses outside the prescribed curriculum without faculty advisor and program director approval. Students in this program cannot enroll concurrently in other undergraduate or graduate degree programs.
Graduate School Policies
The Graduate School’s Academic Policies and Procedures provide essential information regarding general university policies. Program authority to set degree policies beyond the minimum required by the Graduate School lies with the degree program faculty. Policies set by the academic degree program can be found below.
NAMED OPTION-SPECIFIC POLICIES
Prior Coursework
Graduate Work from Other Institutions
Up to 14 credits of relevant graduate coursework (earned post-baccalaureate) from another institution may count towards fulfillment of the graduate curriculum, if approved by the department. The first 9 credits of approved graduate coursework may count towards elective coursework. If applicable, any remaining prior coursework (beyond 9 credits) may count towards 5 of the 21 CEE /GLE credits, if approved by the faculty advisor. Coursework earned five or more years prior to admission term (start of instruction date) to a master’s degree is not allowed to satisfy requirements.
UW–Madison Undergraduate
This program follows the Graduate School's policy for Satisfying Requirements with Coursework from Undergraduate Career at UW–Madison.
UW–Madison University Special
This program follows the Graduate School's policy for Transfer from UW–Madison University Special Student Career at UW–Madison.
Probation
This program follows the Graduate School's Probation policy.
ADVISOR / COMMITTEE
This program follows the Graduate School's Advisor policy and Committees policy.
CREDITS PER TERM ALLOWED
15 credits
Time limits
This program follows the Graduate School's Time Limits policy.
GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS
These resources may be helpful in addressing your concerns:
- Bias or Hate Reporting
- Graduate Assistantship Policies and Procedures
- Hostile and Intimidating Behavior Policies and Procedures
- Dean of Students Office (for all students to seek grievance assistance and support)
- Employee Assistance (for personal counseling and workplace consultation around communication and conflict involving graduate assistants and other employees, post-doctoral students, faculty and staff)
- Employee Disability Resource Office (for qualified employees or applicants with disabilities to have equal employment opportunities)
- Graduate School (for informal advice at any level of review and for official appeals of program/departmental or school/college grievance decisions)
- Office of Compliance (for class harassment and discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence)
- Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards (for conflicts involving students)
- Ombuds Office for Faculty and Staff (for employed graduate students and post-docs, as well as faculty and staff)
- Title IX (for concerns about discrimination)
CEE Grievance Procedures
Students who feel that they have been treated unfairly have the right to a prompt hearing of their grievance. Such complaints may involve course grades, classroom treatment, advising, various forms of harassment, or other issues. Any student or potential student may use these procedures.
• The student should speak first with the person toward whom the grievance is directed. In most cases, grievances can be resolved at this level.
• Should a satisfactory resolution not be achieved, the student should contact the program’s Grievance Advisor to discuss the grievance. Currently, the CEE Grievance Advisors are:
Christina Remucal, Professor and Associate Chair for Graduate Programs
remucal@wisc.edu 141 WSEL Phone: (608) 262-1820
William Likos, Professor and CEE Department Chair
likos@wisc.edu 2205 Engineering Hall Phone: (608) 890-2662
If the student prefers to talk with someone outside of the CEE department, contact:
CoE Assistant Dean for Graduate Affairs.
The Assistant Dean for Graduate Affairs (engr-dean-graduateaffairs@engr.wisc.edu) provides overall leadership for graduate education in the College of Engineering (CoE), and is a point of contact for graduate students who have concerns about education, mentoring, research, or other difficulties.
• The Grievance Advisor is responsible for facilitating any complaints or issues of students. The Grievance Advisor first attempts to help students informally address the grievance prior to any formal complaint. Students are also encouraged to talk with their faculty advisors regarding concerns or difficulties if necessary. University resources for sexual harassment concerns can be found on the UW Office of Compliance website and are included in the next section.
• If the issue is not resolved to the student’s satisfaction the student can submit the grievance to the Grievance Advisor in writing, within 60 calendar days of the alleged unfair treatment.
• On receipt of a written complaint, a faculty committee will be convened by the Grievance Advisor to manage the grievance. The program faculty committee will obtain a written response from the person toward whom the complaint is directed. This response will be shared with the person filing the grievance.
• The faculty committee will determine a decision regarding the grievance. The Grievance Advisor will report on the action taken by the committee in writing to both the student and the party toward whom the complaint was directed within 15 working days from the date the complaint was received.
• At this point, if either party (the student or the person toward whom the grievance is directed) is unsatisfied with the decision of the faculty committee, the party may file a written appeal. Either party has 10 working days to file a written appeal to the College.
• Documentation of the grievance will be stored for at least 7 years. Significant grievances that set a precedent will be stored indefinitely.
The Graduate School has established policies governing student conduct, academic dishonesty, and sexual and racial harassment. The Graduate School also has procedures for students wishing to appeal a grievance decision made at the college level. These policies are described in the Academic Guidelines.
Other
Students are strongly discouraged to pursue positions as Project Assistants, Teaching Assistants or Research Assistants during their time in this program, as the rigor and accelerated nature of this program may not accommodate those work time commitments. Students in this program will not receive the tuition remission that is typically part of the compensation package for a graduate assistantship.
Graduate School Resources
Take advantage of the Graduate School's professional development resources to build skills, thrive academically, and launch your career.
Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty: Professors Likos (chair), Ahn, Hanna, Harrington, Hurley, Loheide, McMahon, Noguera, Noyce, Park, Parra-Montesinos, Ran, Russell, Schauer, Wu; Associate Professors Block, Fratta, Ginder-Vogel, Hicks, Li, Pincheira, Prabhakar, Remucal, Sone, Tinjum, Wright; Assistant Professors Blum, Chen, Hampton, Pujara, Qin, Wang, Wei, Zhu; M.Eng Program Director Carlson. See also CEE faculty.
Geological Engineering Faculty: Professors Tinjum (Director) (Civil and Environmental Engineering), Feigl (Geoscience), Goodwin (Geoscience), Hard (Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey), Likos (Civil and Environmental Engineering), Loheide (Civil and Environmental Engineering), Tikoff (Geoscience), Wu (Civil and Environmental Engineering); Associate Professors Cardiff (Geoscience), Ferrier (Geoscience), Fratta (Civil and Environmental Engineering), Ginder-Vogel (Civil and Environmental Engineering), Hicks (Civil and Environmental Engineering), Sone (Civil and Environmental Engineering), Zoet (Geoscience); Assistant Professors Hampton (Civil and Environmental Engineering), Golos (Geoscience), Zahasky (Geoscience). See also GLE faculty.
Environmental Chemistry and Technology: Professors Hurley (Civil and Environmental Engineering), Bertram (Chemistry), Bleam (Soil Science), Harrington (Civil and Environmental Engineering), Karthikeyan (Biological Systems Engineering), McMahon (Civil and Environmental Engineering/Bacteriology), Roden (Geoscience), Root (Chemical and Biological Engineering), Schauer (Civil and Environmental Engineering), Thompson (Biological Systems Engineering); Associate Professors Ginder-Vogel (director; Civil and Environmental Engineering), Remucal (Civil and Environmental Engineering), Whitman (Soil Science); Assistant Professors Anantharaman (Bacteriology), Majumder (Bacteriology), Qin (Civil and Environmental Engineering), Wei (Civil and Environmental Engineering). See also ECT Faculty.