The Undergraduate Handbook can answer many of your questions.
Here is what you will find there:
- requirements for completing the Civil Engineering program
- transfer credits and course substitutions
- grades and academic standing
- Commonwealth Honors College
- opportunities for study abroad, internships and independent study
Also, here are some links for:
Listings of courses you can take
Student organizations you can join
Scholarships to help fund your studies
Opportunities for research with faculty
Frequently Asked Questions from the College of Engineering
Sometimes, it’s best just to ask someone for help:
Jodi Ozdarski, Academic Advisor / Director Alumni Affairs
Expertise: Course registration information, degree requirements, general undergraduate issues.
Email: Ozdarski@ecs.umass.edu Phone: 413-545-0686
Office: Marston Hall, Room 226
Dr. Sergio F. Breña, Associate Department Head
Email: brena@ecs.umass.edu
Phone: 413-545-0349
Office: Marston Hall, Room 233
Dr. John E. Tobiason, P.E., Department Head 
Email: tobiason@umass.edu
Phone: 413-545-5397
Office: Marston Hall, Room 222