Prospective students are encouraged to review the Structural Engineering Undergraduate Handbook to learn more about the program's mission and objectives, requirements, courses, and academic enrichment opportunities.
- New Freshman Admission:
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Students will be selected according to the UC San Diego Office of Undergraduate Admissions Holistic Review scores, taking into consideration the number of slots available in the Department of Structural Engineering. We encourage students that are interested in the many areas of structural engineering (civil structures, aerospace structures, geotechnical engineering, structural health monitoring) to list Structural Engineering as one of their two preferred majors on their UCSD application.
Potential students who have specific questions related to the Structural Engineering major and required major classes can contact the Structural Engineering Student Affairs department.
For more detailed information on UC San Diego’s application and admissions process, please visit http://admissions.ucsd.edu/freshmen/index.html.
- New Transfer Admission:
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Students will be selected by the UC San Diego Office of Undergraduate Admissions based on the students’ community college GPA, and taking into consideration the number of slots available in the Department of Structural Engineering. We encourage students that are interested in the many areas of structural engineering (civil structures, aerospace structures, geotechnical engineering, structural health monitoring) to list Structural Engineering as one of their two preferred majors on their UCSD application.
Additionally, transfer students should have completed courses equivalent to UC San Diego’s Math 18, Math 20A-D; Physics 2A–C, 2BL, 2CL; and Chemistry 6A.
Admitted transfer students who believe they have taken course equivalents outside of UC San Diego beyond the math, chem, and physics requirements may submit a petition. Please see the Policies and Procedures page on our website for the petition instructions.
Potential transfer students who have specific questions related to the Structural Engineering major and required major classes can contact the Structural Engineering Student Affairs department.
For more detailed information on UC San Diego’s application and admissions process, please visit https://admissions.ucsd.edu/transfer/index.html.
- Continuing Student Admission (Change of Major):
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Effective Summer 2024 students will be able to use the Major/Minor tool to switch to SE, and should NOT use the Capped Major tool.
UCSD students that have questions about transitioning to the SE major are encouraged to reach out to the SE Undergraduate Advisor early in their planning to ensure they are on track to be as successful as possible once in the program. Please contact the department via the Virtual Advising Center (VAC).
- How to Change Your Major to Structural Engineering:
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Effective Summer 2024 students will be able to use the Major/Minor tool to switch to SE, and should NOT use the Capped Major tool.
UCSD students that have questions about transitioning to the SE major are encouraged to reach out to the SE Undergraduate Advisor early in their planning to ensure they are on track to be as successful as possible once in the program. Please contact the department via the Virtual Advising Center (VAC).