Admission to the Environmental Engineering Program is offered on a competitive basis to highly qualified individuals who show promise for distinguished professional and/or academic careers. A bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited school is the primary requirement for admission. Direct entry into the doctoral program with a B.S. degree is available to students with a record of exceptional academic accomplishment. Students with mathematics, natural or physical science, or other science backgrounds are encouraged to apply to the M.S. program with the understanding that, if admitted, they will be required to remedy undergraduate engineering/science deficiencies. In addition to satisfying the basic requirements of the Graduate School, applicants must meet the minimum program requirements.
The Environmental Engineering Program offers three types of graduate degrees:
1.) M.S. (Plan A* or Plan B)
2.) M.S. - Professional Practice
3.) Ph.D.*
*The Plan A M.S. and Ph.D. degrees require significant independent research work leading to a thesis (M.S.) or dissertation (Ph.D.)
Graduate Student Financial Aid
The form and amount of financial support vary, depending upon the degree sought (Ph.D. or M.S.), and the particular assistantship offered. Current stipends for entering Ph.D. students are approximately $26,400. per year and increase annually. An attractive benefits package including full medical coverage is also provided. This information will be detailed clearly in the offer letter sent to you by the Environmental Engineering Program.
In most instances, graduate students are eligible for tuition and fee waivers. Summer research work for additional compensation beyond that normally paid for teaching and/or research duties during the usual academic year frequently is available.
GRADUATE ASSISTANT SALARIES - ACADEMIC YEAR 2007/2008
Annual & Bi-Weekly Amounts
Level |
12 MonthSalary |
2 Semesters
(Full Academic Year) |
100% Time |
75% Time |
50%Time |
Beginners |
$ 25,090
|
$18,817.50
|
$965.00
|
$723.75
|
$482.50
|
Masters |
$ 26,400
|
$19,800.11
|
$1,015.39
|
$761.55
|
$507.70
|
PHDs |
$ 29,350
|
$22,012.58
|
$1,128.85
|
$846.64
|
$564.43
|
Preliminary Application Form
The University of Connecticut requires a detailed application for admissions which must be accompanied by records and documents that may be expensive, difficult to obtain or to duplicate. We ask that you complete the Environmental Engineering Program's Preliminary Application form. (Completion of this form is the first step in applying to Graduate School). If your preliminary application is approved by the Environmental Engineering Program, then you may download the full application directly from the Graduate Admissions office by going to http://www.grad.uconn.edu/applications.html.
Contact and Mailing Information
Other requests for information should be directed to the Environmental Engineering Program.
Mrs. Tiffiny Thibodeau
Environmental Engineering Program
University of Connecticut
261 Glenbrook Road, Unit 2037
Storrs, CT 06269-2037
Phone: (860) 486-3548
E-mail: nature@engr.uconn.edu
Submit ALL application materials including application, application fee (if hardcopy application), official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, personal statement, GRE scores and TOEFL scores to:
Graduate Admissions Office
University of Connecticut
438 Whitney Road Ext., Unit 1006, Room 108
Storrs, CT 06269-1006
Phone: (860) 486-3617
Forms to download:
Preliminary Application
Graduate
Application
Degree Requirements Word
/ PDF
Overview of Program Word
/ PDF
Graduate Admission reference form Word
/ PDF
