Our students participate in organizations, competitions and have an 800 hour work requirement if seeking a bachelor degree. These student activities provide workplace experience and an opportunity to network with others in the industry.
Competitions
The 2021-2022 school year promises to be exciting for student competitions.
Check out our competition page here.
Organizations
Visit our Student Organization Page for more information.
Our students also participate in College and University level organizations.
Work
All baccalaureate students in the department are required to complete 800 contact hours of work experience in an approved construction-related activity. This provides the graduate with valuable experience.
- Check the College of STEM Job Board for recently posted positions.
- Find other Job Seeking Tools on our Employment Insights page.
- Student organization volunteer hours can count toward the requirement.
Achievements
Scholarships
Thanks to our industry partners, 95 students were awarded scholarships in the 2019-2020 school year for a total of $91,000. Individuals received $500 to $2,000. Scholarships are available through the University, College of STEM and the department. All private and alumni scholarships through the University are applied for using Trojan Smart.
ASA presenting a check for scholarships to our department at their annual crawfish boil.
Senior Projects
Seniors in our department must complete projects showcasing what they have learned. Follow this link for more information.
Alumni Spotlight
Read about our graduates and alumni here. You can also nominate someone for a featured article.
Graduate Employment Data
We are proud that students in our department find great jobs quickly. Visit this page to look at recent employment data.