Civil Engineering Technology Admission Criteria and Program Requirements

Admission Criteria

Specific requirements for admission may vary depending on which pathway a student pursues. 

Associate Degree Option

• High School GPA: 2.5
• GED: Sub-scores ≥ 145
• College GPA: 2.0, based on 9+ credits
• ACT: 17, with 16+ math subscore
• SAT: 880, with 430+ math subscore

Associate Degree - SDSM&T Pathway Option

• High School GPA:  2.75 on a 4.0 scale
  
• Complete High School Coursework Requirements (listed below)
  
• Proof of College Algebra-Readiness by one of the Following Methods:
  • ACT or SAT math sub-score of at least 20/520
  • Completion of a college math course (Intermediate Algebra or higher)
  • Qualifying score on the Accuplacer exam

OR, Are a South Dakota Regents’ Scholar.

High School Coursework Requirements

All degree-seeking applicants must complete the following required courses with a cumulative grade point average of a “C” or higher (2.0 on a 4.0 scale):

• English (one of the following)
  • 4 years of English
  • ACT English sub-test score of 18 or above
  • AP English score of 3 or above
• Advanced Mathematics (one of the following)
  • 3 years of Advanced Mathematics (includes algebra or any higher level of math)
  • ACT Math sub-test score of 20 or above
  • AP Calculus score of 3 or above
• Laboratory Science (one of the following)
  • 3 years of Laboratory Science (includes biology, chemistry, physics, or other approved science courses in which there is a weekly lab period scheduled)
  • ACT Science Reasoning sub-test score of 17 or above
  • AP Science score of 3 or above
• Social Science (one of the following)
  • 3 years of Social Science
  • ACT Social Studies/Reading sub-test score of 17 or above
  • AP Social Studies score of 3 or above
• Fine Arts (one of the following)
  • 1 year of Fine Arts
  • AP Fine Arts score of 3 or above

Additional Program Requirements 

Required Supplies
The following required supplies can be purchased in the Southeast Tech Bookstore: 

• HP 35s calculator 
  
• Spiral survey notebook 
  
• Engineering and architecture scales 
  
• “T-41” symbol template, 
  
• Engineering pad paper (green 5-square inch) 
  
• Triangles for drawing (small 30/60) 
  
• Protractor 
  
• Pencils (mechanical, 0.5mm lead preferred) 

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