The Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois has a long and proud history of educating world-class engineers who make a lasting impact on the world.

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Learn more about engineering at Illinois and our exceptional majors in Engineering Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering. Applications open on September 1, 2024—don't miss your chance to be part of these prestigious programs!

Attend one or more of the upcoming Prospective Student events below.

Grainger Engineering Prospective Student Events

For Women

Explore Grainger Engineering through:
Engineering resource fair
Essay writing workshop
Engineering campus tour
Engineering admissions overview
Financial and scholarships workshop
Meet with students in the Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

Saturday, October 18
10:00 am - 4:30 pm CST

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For Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, and Native American Students

Explore Grainger Engineering through:
Engineering resource fair
Essay writing workshop
Engineering campus tour
Engineering admissions overview
Financial and scholarships workshop
Meet with students in the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

Saturday, October 26
10:00 am - 4:30 pm CST

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MechSE Prospective Student Webinars

The MechSE Department virtual webinar will discuss our Engineering Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering curriculum and co-curricular/extracurricular opportunities for undergraduate students. The last 20-30 min. of the webinar will feature a student Q&A panel.