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Civil Engineering Department

Location: Herbert F. Langdon Engineering Center 207
Phone: 530-898-5342
Email: ce@csuchico.edu

Civil Engineering Department

Chico State civil engineering graduates create a better world. A curriculum packed with hands-on experiences make our students recognized by industry as ready to hit the ground running when they graduate.

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Civil Engineering BS

Accreditation

Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil Engineering.

View the Civil Engineering Student Learning Outcomes

Expert Curriculum

With curriculum developed by distinguished faculty that are experts in their field, our students learn everything from how to design structures, develop solutions to environmental issues such as drought and water pollution, designing sustainable, and resilient infrastructure.

Versatile Graduates

Our graduates are prepared to tackle 21st century problems and have the skills to be just as comfortable in a hardhat at the jobsite as they are with a suit and tie in the board room.

The Civil Engineering program is a good fit if you:

Are able to plan, direct, and control the activities and work of others
Able to do mathematics, physics, and detailed work with accuracy
Want the flexibility to do field work or office work
Like problem solving, often using a variety of tools to design solutions
Want to work on projects that help society
Enjoy working in a team environment
Are able to visualize drawings or pictures as 3-D objects

Hands-on Learning

top 20

civil engineering programs in the nation

according to GradReports

options to specialize in

subareas within civil engineering make our program a versatile degree

Competition Opportunities for Civil Engineers

Why Choose Civil Engineering at Chico State

Our graduates work as: environmental engineers, geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, transportation engineers, and water resources engineers

Get Involved
Our students are active in professional societies, such as our student chapter of American Society of Civil Engineers, which consistently receives honorable mentions for their annual report. Students participate in a number of competitions, such as Concrete Canoe, Geowall, Steel Bridge, Sustainable Solutions, and Water Treatment.
On Campus Opportunities
Chi Epsilon (civil engineering honor society), Society of Women Engineers, Latinos in Technical Careers, and National Society of Black Engineers provide additional opportunities for students to engage with each other, the campus community, and the profession. Check out ECC's clubs.