About the Program
Design the infrastructure of a modern society, including buildings, traffic control, and water resources. Build a strong foundation in structural analysis, materials science, fluid mechanics and more as you join one of the largest undergraduate civil engineering programs in the United States. With a broad general civil engineering education, small class sizes, and technical electives in structural, transportation, environmental and geotechnical engineering, you can lay the groundwork for your dream career.
The Polytechnic Approach
Survey the Engineering Meadow on campus, evaluate materials with cutting-edge lab equipment, engineer a concrete canoe, or test your models on a seismic shake table. Your engineering education will be rooted in hands-on experience and applying your knowledge in the field, preparing you to pursue your dream career confidently and competently.
Career Outcomes
Courses
The Civil Engineering program prepares you to enter a profession in planning, design, construction, operations, or management on infrastructure projects. The curriculum is designed to prepare you for direct entry into the engineering profession, professional registration or graduate school. The Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria, and the Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering
Siddharth Banerjee
“My teaching philosophy revolves around lightbulb moments where students find themselves enlightened with new information. I provide ample examples to not just simplify the concept but also to foster lifelong learning. I also use various active learning strategies to bolster in-class learning and augment it with a hands-on approach which fits in with Cal Poly Pomona's 'learn by doing' approach.”
Get Involved!
Civil Engineering Student Activities
An excellent college education includes much more than classes, and extracurricular activities can enhance your college experience. That’s why the Civil Engineering Department encourages participation in student clubs, competition teams, and organizations.
Licensure Disclosure and Accreditation
California State University programs for professions that require licensure or certification are intended to prepare the student for California licensure and certification requirements. Admission into programs for professions that require licensure and certification does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Licensure and certification requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the California State University and licensure and certification requirements can change at any time.
The California State University has not determined whether its programs meet other states' educational or professional requirements for licensure and certification. Students planning to pursue licensure or certification in other states are responsible for determining whether, if they complete a California State University program, they will meet their state's requirements for licensure or certification. This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(C). For more information, click here.
The civil engineering department offers a civil engineering program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree.
The civil engineering program has three options: general civil, environmental, and geospatial engineering.
The Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria, and the Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Geospatial Engineering Option in the Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria, the Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs, and the Program Criteria for Surveying and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
For more information, please view our program educational objectives and outcomes.