Current In-Person Events
Admitted Student Day
During your Admitted Student Day, you’ll learn more about your next steps in the enrollment process, go on a student-led campus tour, attend a current student panel, and attend a one-hour meeting with your admitted college.
Engineering Information Session
Engineering Information Sessions are one-hour meetings with a UK Engineering Recruiter to learn about our engineering program, scholarships, co-ops and internships, housing, and more.
Pathway to Engineering Transfer Session
During the Pathway to Engineering Transfer Session you’ll meet with an engineering recruiter to discuss admission requirements, co-ops and internships, scholarships, and more. You’ll also tour the engineering facilities
UK Campus Tour
In addition to coming to campus for an engineering visit, we encourage seeing the rest of our beautiful campus as well. The UK Visitor Center offers general information sessions and campus tours Monday through Friday (and select Saturdays) all year long.
Virtual Events
Get to know NSBE
Join the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) on Wednesday, April 21st, at 6:00 PM (EST) to learn more about the opportunities of NSBE and how this organization could be beneficial. Additionally, prospective students will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A with current NSBE members to learn more about their involvement in their organization, life as a UK student, or more about being an engineering or computer science student.
Get to know SHPE
Join the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) on Thursday, April 22nd at 6:00 PM (EST) to learn more about the opportunities of SHPE and how this organization could be beneficial. Additionally, prospective students will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A with current SHPE members to learn more about their involvement in their organization, life as a UK student, or more about being an engineering or computer science student.
Women in Engineering Evening
During the virtual Women in Engineering (WiE) Evening, high school students will meet alumni, faculty, staff and students as they explore UK Engineering. Learn about the process of applying to UK, discover what it takes to be a successful engineering student, meet UK Engineering staff and faculty, and engage with current leaders in the UK Society of Women Engineers. Parents and guardians will also learn how they can help their students pursue a career in engineering during a special parent/guardian workshop.
Admitted Students: Virtual Engineering Session
This virtual session is reserved for admitted students only. During the session, you'll meet online with a UK Engineering Recruiter to have all your questions answered regarding the UK College of Engineering majors, next steps in the enrollment process, co-ops and internships, and more.
Virtual Engineering Tour
Get a sneak peek of the College of Engineering! Watch this 5-minute video to learn more about the College of Engineering and tour through some of our facilities.
Virtual Engineering Information Session
Virtual Engineering Information Sessions are one-hour meetings on Zoom with a UK Engineering Recruiter to learn about the engineering program, scholarships, co-ops and internships, housing, and more.
Virtual Pathway to Engineering Transfer Session
Interested in transferring to the College of Engineering? Chat one-on-one with an Engineering Recruiter to have all your questions answered regarding admission requirements, transfer credits, scholarships, internships, and more.
Virtual Campus Tour
Experience campus from anywhere. See our beautiful, state-of-the-art buildings including the Gatton Student Center, William T. Young Library, new residence halls and more.
Pre-Recorded Engineering Information Session
Unable to join us live for an information session? View a short pre-recorded session that provides a preview of the engineering program, the admissions process, scholarship opportunities and more.
Society of Women Engineers Webinar
Come join current Society of Women Engineers (SWE) members for a webinar to meet fellow women in engineering, learn more about the organization, and sit in on a panel where SWE members give advice and answer any questions you may have. Each webinar, we will discuss different topics such as writing college essays, where to find additional scholarships and more.
Recurring Events
Engineering Grand Tour
Engineering Grand Tours allow families to learn about our engineering program, scholarships, co-ops and internships, housing and hear directly from professors and students. You’ll visit state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories as well as the new engineering residence hall. Grand Tours occur on Mondays throughout the academic year.
Lunch with Society of Women Engineers
You are invited to lunch with the UK Society of Women Engineers (SWE) prior to the Engineering Grand Tour! Learn about what SWE has to offer while meeting new friends. Lunch is offered for free in Champions Kitchen, courtesy of Toyota Motor Manufacturing - Kentucky. Families of the prospective student are welcome to join too!
Lunch with Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Join current UK students who are in the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) for complimentary lunch and conversation. Afterwards, you’ll attend the Engineering Grand Tour. If you haven’t registered for the Grand Tour yet, do so above. If you have any questions email shpe.uky@gmail.com.
Engineering Open House
During the Engineering Open House you’ll interact with engineering professors and current students who will guide you in exploring engineering majors, co-ops and internships, scholarships and more. You will also tour engineering facilities and our residential community to experience what it’s like to be a UK Engineering student.
The upcoming Engineering Open House event scheduled for April 11 has been canceled in the wake of COVID-19 concerns and will not be rescheduled this semester. We plan to host the next one during the fall 2020 semester.
Women in Engineering Day: Cancelled
The upcoming Women in Engineering Day event scheduled for March 18 has been canceled in the wake of COVID-19 concerns and will not be rescheduled this semester.
Get to know NSBE!
Join the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) on Friday, October 2, at 7:00 PM (EST) to learn more about the opportunities of NSBE and how this organization could be beneficial. Additionally, prospective students will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A with current NSBE members to learn more about their involvement in their organization, life as a UK student, or more about being an engineering or computer science student.
Check out our other events!
Diversity and Inclusivity
Learn how we create a world that works by building awareness of the benefits that diversity in all its forms can bring, and by ensuring that each person is able to contribute to and benefit from a culture and climate of inclusion.
Special Events - K-12 Outreach
The University of Kentucky and the College of Engineering offer many opportunities to learn about our programs, engage with professional engineers and explore the world of STEM careers. From our annual E-Day event to Engineering Girls Day there will be an event to inspire you and your children.
