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Learn more about engineering at Illinois and MechSE. Attend one or more of the upcoming Admitted Student events below.
2023 MechSE ADMITTED STUDENT Events
Virtual Visits
Congratulations on your admission to MechSE at the University of Illinois! As a newly admitted student, you're invited to attend an exclusive webinar where we will discuss our Engineering Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering curricula and extracurricular opportunities. We will have a student panel Q&A for the last 20-30 minutes of the session, so come prepared with questions about student life, campus, and our programs!
Thursdays: March 23, April 13, or April 27
Each webinar is 6:30-7:30 pm CDT.
Student Introduction to Engineering (SITE)
(SITE) is a two-day, overnight, interactive and informational program offered to high school seniors. Invitations are distributed to admitted applicants of engineering majors. This is a unique opportunity to explore and experience life as an engineering student here in Urbana-Champaign. We promise no sugarcoating and no sales pitch. From day one, we show you everything Illinois has to offer -- for your education, social circles, and personal growth. Be curious with us and we will be candid with you. Visit our website for full event details. This event includes a $40 cost per admitted student. A shared hotel room with one other admitted student and meals will be provided.
*This event is for admitted students only, no guest to allow maximum capacity for students.
Thursday-Saturday, March 23-25 (two overnights)
9:00 am arrival March 23 to 9:00 am departure March 25
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Registration closes 72 hours prior or when capacity is reached.
Also consider these upcoming ADMITTED STUDENT events!
Women in MechSE
Admitted Student Day
Women in MechSE invites admitted first-year students to learn about life in Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Mechanics. We will have a welcome presentation, a Q&A panel of current MechSE students, and a tour of our mechanical engineering facilities!
Monday, April 3
3:30-5:00 pm
Registration closes 48 hours prior or once capacity is reached.
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Society of Women Engineers (SWE) "Little Sisters Weekend"
"Little Sisters Weekend" is an overnight campus visit program for admitted high school girls in engineering. "Little Sisters" will be paired up with current undergraduate women in engineering ("Big Sisters") for the opportunity to have a first-hand experience of student life on campus. This is a free university and corporate-sponsored event. Meals will be provided and little sisters will sleepover in a hotel. Activities include campus tours, talks with a representative from Caterpillar, meet other organizations on campus, and meet SWEsters! (Society of Women in Engineering (SWE) members).
Friday-Saturday (overnight)
March 24-25
9:00 am March 24
to 3:00 pm March 25
Registration closes March 17 or when capacity is reached
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National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Admitted Student High School Visitation
More information coming soon!
*This event is for admitted students only, no guests to allow maximum capacity for students.
Friday-Sunday (overnights)
March 31-April 2
9:00 am (6:00 am for bus riders) to 10:00 am (April 2)
Registration closes March 10 or when capacity is reached
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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Admitted Student High School Visitation
This event with the UIUC Chapter of SHPE is for Hispanic and Latinx admitted students. Spend the weekend on campus and learn more about SHPE, UIUC, and what being a college student is all about! Includes info sessions, tours, workshops, community building activities, and meet & greets with various campus organizations and staff.
*This event is for admitted students only, no guests to allow maximum capacity for students.
Friday-Sunday (overnights)
March 31-April 2
9:00 am (6:00 am for bus riders) to 10:00 am (April 2)
Registration closes March 10 or when capacity is reached
Register for SHPE HSV →
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