Civil Engineering
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Lassonde School of Engineering
BEng
Full-Time
First-year
First-year
No
From soaring skyscrapers and breathtaking bridges to next-generation clean-water technologies — the scope and impact of Civil Engineering is unparalleled. Whether you are designing innovative transportation systems, creating earthquake-resilient buildings or protecting our natural and built environment, civil engineers make the world safer and more efficient.
Our Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB).
What You’ll Learn
Civil Engineering students at Lassonde learn about structural and foundation design, transportation systems planning and design, water resources management, wastewater treatment, and environmental impact assessment. In addition, our graduates receive training in new emerging areas, such as innovative materials and construction technologies, infrastructure rehabilitation, computer-aided simulations, sustainability, natural hazards, and climate-change-driven engineering.
Students have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of technical electives in Civil Engineering:
- Structural
- Geotechnical
- Hydrotechnical
- Transportation
- Environmental
Professional experience through co-op option after second year can give you an early start towards becoming a licensed Professional Engineer.
Some Courses You'll Take
- Civil Engineering Materials
- Mechanics of Materials
- Civil Engineering Graphics and CAD
- Field Surveys
- Introduction to Environmental Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics
- Soil Mechanics
- Geoenvironmental Engineering
Career Paths Include
- Consulting Engineer
- Construction and Project Managers
- Transportation Planners
- Environmental Regulators
You May Also Be Interested In
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Geomatics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Space Engineering
Possible Career Paths
Explore what you can do with your degree- construction and project manager
- transportation planner
- environmental regulator
- municipal and sanitary engineer
- structural and geotechnical engineer
- natural resources developer
- government and public works engineer
I am a high-school student
I have completed at least one year of full-time study at college or university
I have been away from high-school for at least two years
I have never studied in a formal academic high-school environment
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Visiting Students
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Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of high 70s. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
BEngLassonde School of Engineering
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of high 70s. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
Baccalauréat Français
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Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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Requirements for admission:
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, the Baccalauréat Général with a minimum overall score of 14 is required.To gain admission to this program, the Baccalauréat Général with a minimum overall score of 14 is required. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
Bachillerato
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BEngLassonde School of Engineering
Requirements for admission:
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
CAPE
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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Requirements for admission:
- A minimum overall average of 3 out of 7 is required. Higher grades required for certain programs.
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
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Requirements for admission:
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of high 70s. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
Chinese High School
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the final year of Senior 3/Grade 12 level of study with a minimum overall average of 85% on all academic courses.To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the final year of Senior 3/Grade 12 level of study with a minimum overall average of 85% on all academic courses. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
Turkish High School
- Some programs require higher. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- Prerequisite courses should not be below a grade of 4.0 or 70%.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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Requirements for admission:
To be considered for this program, minimum 4.5 or 80% average is required in the final year of senior studies.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum 4.5 or 80% average in the final year of senior studies. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
GCE
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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Requirements for admission:
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum average of B is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of B. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
Hong Kong
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BEngLassonde School of Engineering
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the Twelfth Year of senior studies with a minimum overall average of 4.5/5.0 required.To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the Twelfth Year of senior studies with a minimum overall average of 4.5/5.0 required. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
International Baccalaureat
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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Requirements for admission:
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum IB diploma point scores of 30 is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum IB diploma point scores of 30. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
Indian High School
- Some programs require a higher average. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- Prerequisite courses should not be below a grade of 55%.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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Requirements for admission:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
To be considered for this program, minimum 75 average in XII is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum 75 average in XII. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
BEngLassonde School of Engineering
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of high 70s. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
BEngLassonde School of Engineering
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of high 70s. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
BEngLassonde School of Engineering
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of high 70s. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
BEngLassonde School of Engineering
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of high 70s. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
BEngLassonde School of Engineering
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of high 70s. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
BEngLassonde School of Engineering
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of high 70s. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
BEngLassonde School of Engineering
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of high 70s. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
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BEngLassonde School of Engineering
Requirements for admission:
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To be considered a mature student, you must:
Be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University
Have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years or have returned to upgrade after a two year absence
Have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited university or college
Have demonstrated potential for success through academic, professional or volunteer activities and other accomplishments
Requirements for admission:
BEngLassonde School of Engineering
Requirements for admission:
BEngLassonde School of Engineering
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of high 70s. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
BEngLassonde School of Engineering
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of high 70s. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
BEngLassonde School of Engineering
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of high 70s. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
Tawjihyah
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BEngLassonde School of Engineering
Requirements for admission:
United States High School (including AP exams)
- Grade 12 graduation with a minimum overall average of "B" on Grade 11 and Grade 12 academic courses is required to be considered for most programs. Some programs require a higher average. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- SAT or ACT scores are not required for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum outside the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam.
- SATs/ACTs are considered in combination with high school grades.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BEngLassonde School of Engineering
Requirements for admission:
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To be considered for this program, minimum A- (3.7) GPA on Grade 11 and 12 academic courses is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum A- (3.7) GPA on Grade 11 and 12 academic courses. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or National Examinations Council (NECO)
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BEngLassonde School of Engineering
Requirements for admission:
To be considered for this program, minimum WAEC and/or NECO average of B2 is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum 4.5 or 80% average in the final year of senior studies. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
BEngLassonde School of Engineering
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of high 70s. Please contact Lassonde Admissions at ask@lassondeschool.com if you have any questions or wish to discuss options to retain your offer.
You are required to provide official evidence of academic achievement in secondary education. This can be demonstrated through:
- Final grades under the Ontario curriculum (obtained through correspondence, night school or through TVO)
- Credentials through other curricula, such as results from Advanced Placement (AP) or Advanced-level courses in the General Certificate of Education (GCE). (Students may register to sit for the AP and GCE examinations as private candidates.)
In the absence of final grades in courses:
- You must submit the results of standardized tests such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a minimum combined total of 1170 on the Critical Reading and Math components or a composite American College Testing (ACT) score of 24.
- Your application will be reviewed by an admissions sub-committee. If admitted, you will not be eligible for entrance scholarships. You will be considered for continuing student scholarships at the end of your first year of study, if you satisfy those criteria.
You may also be required to provide proof of language proficiency. You will be considered for entrance scholarships on the basis of your overall averages in the six 4U/4M (Ontario curriculum) or equivalent courses.