About the Undergraduate Program
Welcome to Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech!
Our CEE undergraduates are driven, innovative, and ready to tackle the world’s toughest challenges. As part of one of the nation's leading programs, our students and faculty are making a real impact—designing resilient infrastructure, protecting natural resources, and building a more sustainable future. At Virginia Tech, we combine hands-on learning with cutting-edge research to shape a safer, smarter, and more sustainable world for all.
Thinking about a future in civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Tech?
Here's what you need to know: all students start in the Department of Engineering Education, where you’ll take core classes like math, physics, and two hands-on “Engineering Exploration” courses designed to help you discover what kind of engineer you want to be. Admissions are handled through the main Virginia Tech Office of Undergraduate Admissions, so be sure to check out their website for deadlines and details.
Once you've got the basics down, you can request to join the Via Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering—a top-notch program that offers a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and lets you dive into everything from building bridges and managing construction projects to protecting water resources and designing smarter transportation systems. You can read about our current curriculum and organization here and the requirements for change of major here.
And if you're serious about becoming a Hokie engineer, come see it all for yourself—campus tours and College of Engineering information sessions are the best way to get inspired and picture your future here.