Indo Global Studies
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132, United States

San Francisco State University is a public research university in San Francisco. It was established in 1899 as the San Francisco State Normal School and is part of the California State University system.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Undergraduate Programs in Engineering

Freshman applicants should have completed four years of high school mathematics, one year of high school chemistry, and one year of high school physics. Students are also encouraged to include courses in mechanical drawing and computer programming.

Community college transfers should complete the sequence of mathematics, chemistry, physics, and engineering courses listed in freshman and sophomore years under the sample sequence of courses at the community college.

Civil Engineering

The curriculum provides a broad-based common core of engineering science and the essential civil engineering subjects. The students conclude with 15 units of upper-division electives where the primary emphasis is design, practical applications, and computer solutions in selected areas of civil engineering. Graduates of the civil engineering program are expected to have, within a few years of graduation:

  • Established themselves as practicing professionals or engaged in graduate study in civil engineering or a related field.
  • Become licensed civil engineers or made appropriate progress toward professional registration.

Students must complete 18 upper-division engineering units before registering for ENGR 696.

Courses are scheduled during the day as well as late afternoon and evening. Other information and assistance in selecting courses can be obtained from a major advisor in the School of Engineering, by calling (415) 338-1174, by emailing [email protected], or by writing to:

School of Engineering
San Francisco State University
Science Building
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132

Click Here for Undergraduate Application
Application for Admission: Complete Application Online (see link above)

Application Fee: Pay $70 online

Required Documents:

- Transcripts
All Previous Secondary Schools - Minimum GPA - 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

Proof of High School Graduation

All Previous Universities if Undergraduate Transfer - Minimum GPA - 2.00 (on a 4.0 scale)

- TOEFL (61), IELTS (6.0) or PTE (45) - Official Scores Only 

SFSU does not accept the Duolingo exam at the undergraduate level

English Proficiency requirement waivers click here

- ACT (22 English)/SAT (550 Reading & Writing) can be used to show English proficiency

- Copy of Passport

- NACES approved evaluation NOT required

Applicants with lower TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Scores or NO SCORES can be considered for Conditional Admission. Please go to the CONDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS tab for Conditional Admission Requirements.

Application Deadlines: - Program Specific

Please Note: The following majors are considered Impacted Programs. All applications must be received by the Priority Deadlines listed below.

Accounting Concentration in Business, Apparel Design & Merchandising, Biology (all concentrations), Chemistry & Biochemistry, Child & Adolescent Development, Dietetics, Environmental Studies, Health Education, Industrial Design (all concentrations), Kinesiology (all concentrations), Nursing (all programs), Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, and Visual Communication Design.

Priority Deadlines: Fall - 30 November, Spring - 31 August

Final Fall Deadline: 1 May

Final Spring Deadline: 30 September

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