Note: We admit students on a rolling basis. The preferred deadlines help you complete the application process on time, be notified of acceptance and enroll before the term begins. We review applications as they become complete, and admit students for a specific term up to the day classes start. We recommend you work on and submit your complete application well in advance of the preferred deadline, as obtaining transcripts and other materials may take more time.

Steps to Apply

1. Complete graduate application
2. Submit $40 non-refundable application free
3. Request official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work from accredited institutions:
   • Electronic (recommended):
     gradadm@louisville.edu
   • Physical Mail:
     University of Louisville,
     Graduate School
     2211 S Brook St, Houchens Bldg, Rm 105
     Louisville, KY 40292;
4. Check for Scholarships

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Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution*
• Minimum GPA of 2.75

* A BS in Civil Engineering or equivalent is preferred. Applicants with similar degrees will be considered on a case by case basis.

*See the Graduate School Transfer of Credit Policy for more information.

International Students – Additional Notes/Requirements

• Bachelor's degrees earned internationally must be assessed to ensure that entrance requirements are met.
• If you live outside of the United States and intend to complete an online academic program from your home country, be sure to view special requirements for international students.
• A minimum total TOEFL score of 79 or an overall IELTS minimum score of 6.5 or Duolingo English Test minimum score of 105 for all foreign students from counties in which English is not the native language.
• International students will not be issued a U.S. visa if admitted to the online structural transportation certificate program, since there are no campus attendance requirements.

For more information on the admission and application process, please contact our Online Learning Enrollment Counselor at 800.871.8635 or by email at online@louisville.edu.

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The online Graduate Certificate in Transportation Engineering is a 12 credit hour program that requires 3 core courses and 1 course of an approved elective. All courses are delivered asynchronously, in standard term length.

Core Options

Elective Courses

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Course Descriptions

• I don’t have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, but I work in the field. Can I still apply?
  Currently we require a bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited university for admission into the Graduate Certificate in Transportation Engineering program. If your undergraduate degree is very similar to a degree in civil or transportation engineering, you can consult with Leigh Ann Elles, Assistant Director of Engineering Graduate Programs at leigh.elles@louisville.edu to see if your previous educational and professional background matches the requirements needed for admittance.
• Is the Graduate Certificate in Transportation Engineering ABET-accredited?
  No, typically bachelor's-level engineering programs are ABET-accredited, while master's and graduate certificate-level programs in engineering are typically not ABET-accredited. The University of Louisville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). SACSCOC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• What are the admissions requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Transportation Engineering?
  A prospective student must have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university with a graduating GPA of 2.75 or higher to be admitted into the Graduate Certificate in Transportation Engineering program at UofL. Additionally, prospective students will need to complete a graduate application and submit official transcripts certifying an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Can my certificate credits earned in the Graduate Certificate in Transportation Engineering count towards the online Master of Science in Civil Engineering?
  Yes, you can apply credit hours from the Graduate Certificate in Transportation Engineering towards UofL’s online Master of Science in Civil Engineering. However, you will need to apply and be admitted to the master’s program separately. For more information on the credit hours that can be applied from the Graduate Certificate in Transportation Engineering towards the Master of Science in Civil Engineering, contact Leigh Ann Elles, Assistant Director of Engineering Graduate Programs at leigh.elles@louisville.edu.