Post-Baccalaureate Pathways

One of the strengths of the CEE Department is the diversity of learners in our program, including a strong contingent of post-baccalaureate (or "post-bac") and transfer students. We offer individualized support to ensure you'll succeed in CEE.

• BSCE or BSENVE Seeking Post-bacs Requirements
  • Transfer Credits and Transfer Analysis
  • Apply to the BSCE or BSENVE
• Master's Seeking Post-bacs
  • Apply to the CEE Graduate Program
• Frequently Asked Questions

BSCE or BSENVE Seeking Post-Bacs

Students who have already earned a regionally accredited bachelor's degree or the equivalent are considered post-baccalaureates. The general education requirements are waived for post-bac students with the following exceptions:

1. EC 314U: Public & Private Investment (required for all engineering students)
2. WR 323: Writing as Critical Inquiry (only required for post-bac students who do not hold a degree from an institution where the language of instruction is English)

A minimum of 45 credits must be taken at PSU to award a B.S. degree.

Please note, PSU does not automatically run a transfer analysis on transcripts. Departmental staff will need to request this action specifically. Post-bac course plans are highly individualized and it is possible that some coursework from your initial degree can be applied to the BSCE or BSENVE program. Students who completed a degree in a field closely related to civil or environmental engineering should schedule an appointment with the CEE Undergraduate Advisor, Evan Kristof, to discuss course plan options. Appointments can be scheduled via calendly.com/ekristof. Students who have completed a degree in a field that is not closely related to civil or environmental engineering should schedule an appointment with the Pathway Advisors in MCECS Student Services.

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Transfer Credits

Post-bac students do not need a transfer evaluation conducted by the CEE Department for courses completed at the following community colleges:

• Chemeketa Community College
• Clackamas Community College
• Clark College
• Mt. Hood Community College
• Portland Community College.

The transfer guide for these colleges can be found on the Local Community College Transfer Guide. 

Transfer Analysis

Students who plan to transfer credits from other institutions will need to request a transfer evaluation for all applicable courses in order to establish equivalencies after admission to PSU. Request a transfer evaluation by emailing ceedept@pdx.edu, or scheduling an advising appointment with the CEE Undergraduate Faculty Advisor, Evan Kristof, via calendly.com/ekristof. Students will need to provide syllabi for all courses that will be reviewed.

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Master's Seeking Post-bacs

Prospective post-bac students should first consider whether a Master’s degree or second Bachelor’s degree is the most appropriate for their situation. If you don’t already have a degree in engineering or closely related field, a second Bachelor’s degree will likely be the preferred (and shortest) path. Licensure as a professional engineer is generally required for a career in civil or environmental engineering and there are important implications to consider. For more details, please review this our website on "Qualifying for Admission to the Graduate Program without a Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering".

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