PS A Statement of Purpose (SOP) should succinctly describe your reasons for applying to the proposed UCLA Civil and Environmental Engineering program, preparation for your intended field of study, areas of interest within your field, future plans, and other aspects of your background which may aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study. The SOP is also used to match admitted students with assigned advisors. All applicants are encouraged to be as specific as possible in their SOP. Please upload your statement of purpose using the online application. A hard copy is not required. There are no formatting requirements. GPA Ph.D. applicants normally should have completed an master’s degree program with a grade point average of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent as well as hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. Normally the master’s degree is required for admission to the Ph.D. program. Exceptional students, however, may be admitted to the Ph.D. program directly. CV While a resume/CV is not required, the review committee finds it very beneficial to be included in an applicant’s application. If you would like to be considered for financial aid, be sure to submit your resume/CV. Upload your resume/CV using the online application. A hard copy is not required. Fee $105.00: U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents $125.00: All other applicants RL Letters of recommendation should be from faculty or individuals qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study. Our department prefers that you use the online application system to submit your letters of recommendation. In the online application system you will be asked to enter the names and emails of your recommenders. Applicants will then be able to select when a notification is sent to their recommenders with instructions on how to proceed with the online recommendation. This can occur prior to application submission or after. Applicants are asked to follow-up with their recommenders directly to determine if letters have been submitted. While the application system allows for applicants to request four letters of recommendation, we request that you only submit three. Transcript Upload unofficial copies of your transcripts as part of your application. You may upload a copy of your official transcripts to the online application system. However, you will need to be sure to mail official copies of your transcripts to the department in order for your application to be considered complete. -Send official transcripts from all colleges and universities (post-secondary institutions) attended, with official English translations, if necessary, to the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. -Official transcripts must be issued by the university. Your institution may directly send your official transcripts to UCLA, or you may mail them to UCLA. For International Applicants: Please read the Graduate Division’s Required Academic Records information prior to submitting your transcripts. Failure to submit the Required Academic Records will delay the processing of your application review. Please send to the following address: UCLA Civil & Environmental Engineering Attn: Admission 420 Westwood Plaza 5732 Boelter Hall Los Angeles, CA 90095