Master of Science in Civil Engineering 

at University of Virginia, Charlottesville

• Undergraduate courses that may be required to remedy deficiencies must be taken without credit
• GRE is not required for the 2020-2021 academic year
  • Students may submit scores if feel they enhance their application, but there is no penalty for not submitting them
• There are no set minimum scores to apply to the Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Science
• It is rare that the university offers admission to an applicant who scored less than 22 on the Speaking section of TOEFL

Documents Required:

• Transcripts of all academic work
• Three letters of recommendation
  • Request letters well in advance and remind recommenders as the student's approach the deadline
  • Make sure each writer can attest to the student's character and potential success in graduate school
  • Include research advisors
  • Include instructors with whom the student has taken more than one course, or with whom the student has worked closely on projects
  • Include relevant employers
• Applicant’s Statement of Purpose essay
• Proof of English language proficiency
• GRE Scores (optional for the 2021 applications)
• Resume/CV

Personal Statement

• Who are you outside of your test scores and transcripts? What distinguishes you?
• What are your plans for graduate study and career, and how will this program help you achieve your goals?
• What previous research and leadership experience do you have, and how has it prepared you for success?
• Have you overcome any hardships or obstacles that shows your determination and passion (may also be used to explain any gaps or poor metrics in your academic record)?
• How do your research interests fit with the interests of faculty in the program?