Transcript: Unofficial transcripts or academic records must be uploaded directly to the online application. Instructions for uploading transcripts are available here. International students should also upload an English translation if the transcript is not in English. Click here for more information on international transcripts and credentials. Please do NOT mail in paper copies of your transcripts, as this may cause serious delays in the processing of your application! There is no need for official transcripts or academic records for initial review. If you are admitted, the University will then request official copies of this material. See the Graduate School’s Application Information for more details. Curriculum Vitae: Upload your resume or CV in PDF format. Do not upload more than one copy. Personal Statement: Provide a statement outlining your immediate educational goals and long-range career objectives in relation to your chosen field. If there is a particular faculty member with whom you wish to study, please give that person's name and explain why you want to study with that person. You may also wish to include other information, such as any undergraduate research, internships, or other experiences to document your preparation for advanced study in your chosen field. Recommendation Letter: Three letters of recommendation are required. Acceptable recommendations will come from current or former professors who can assess your potential for graduate work. Additional referees, such as employers, are also acceptable. All letters must be submitted via ApplyYourself. Paper copies will NOT be accepted. Statement #2 : Optional Enrolling and graduating a diverse student body is central to the University of Minnesota's mission. Please write a statement that identifies the distinctive qualities, characteristics, and life experiences you would contribute to your graduate program and to the education of fellow students at the University of Minnesota. You may wish to include examples that address your contribution to the diversity of the student body and illustrate your motivation to succeed by setting high standards for accomplishing intellectual and other goals, overcoming obstacles to achievement, and/or helping others to gain access to the resources necessary for success. Note: For US Citizens and Permanent Residents, this statement will be used to determine if you are eligible to be nominated by the admissions committee for a Diversity of Views and Experiences Fellowship (DOVE Fellowship). Your statement should indicate how your background, experiences, and achievements will contribute to the University's goal of promoting excellence through diversity. If applicable, nominees should mention hardships or obstacles that they have overcome to complete their undergraduate education.

学位要求：Bachelor 专业要求：All applicants must have earned a B.S. degree in engineering (e.g., civil, mechanical, chemical, environmental) or the sciences (e.g., chemistry, physics, mathematics) with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.2 scale. A Master’s degree is not req 课程要求：Students from disciplines other than civil engineering must have completed at least one year of calculus-based physics, one year of chemistry, math through differential equations, and some research area-specific courses. 申请链接：http://www.cege.umn.edu/prospective/graduate/how-to-apply.html 招生邮箱：cegesps@umn.edu 邮寄地址：University of Minnesota, Attn: Transcripts, 309 Johnston Hall, 101 Pleasant St. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455-0421