Prospective students interested in the Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics program are encouraged to visit the sidebar links to the right to learn more about the faculty, courses, degree requirements, prerequisites, and facilities. Many students who pursue graduate degrees in this program come from diverse backgrounds, so students who do not have a BS or MS in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics are encouraged to apply and contact faculty members.