The ConocoPhillips Engineering Enrichment Center (CPEEC), supported by ConocoPhillips, aims to increase retention in the Whitacre College of Engineering. Located in the Holden Hall 203, CPEEC offers support programs that provides academic resources, professional development, and special events for engineering and computer science students.

CPEEC Programs

First-Year Student Transition and Engagement (FYSTE)

The transition from high school can be overwhelming, especially in the engineering discipline. We believe that it is vital that new students get off to a good start from the first time they step into at TTU classroom. The First-Year Student Transition and Engagement (FYSTE) program works to prepare incoming first-year students for the challenges ahead of them and support their academic success. All first-year students are automatic members of this program and are invited to participate in all events offered.

FYSTE offers optional mentor programs that provide students with an extra level of support and community. Students who choose to be a part of these programs will be paired with a junior or senior student in the same major who will serve as their peer mentor. The optional mentor program spots are limited, and applicants are considered on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Optional Mentor Programs

The FIRST Mentor Program focuses on first-year, first generation college (FGC) students and matches them to junior and senior level FGC student peer mentors. FIRST creates an environment that supports academic progress as well as the social, community, and career needs and interests of FGC students by providing opportunities to become meaningfully involved and network with other FGC students in the Whitacre College of Engineering.

The LYFE Mentor Program matches incoming first-time students to junior and senior level peer mentors in the Whitacre College of Engineering and aims to help participating students to navigate through the challenges they may encounter during their first year.

For more information on FYSTE, click here

Workshops

• First-Year Foundations Series
• Academic Transition
• Professional Development
• Stress Management
• Money Management
• Alumni Talks

Events

• Bridge
• CPEEC on the Go
• Launch Your Future in Engineering: RRO Review
• Lunch & Learns
• Socials
• Study Jams

Scholarships

Students participating in the ConocoPhillips Engineering Enrichment Center are eligible for scholarships within the program. These scholarships are specific to CPEEC and separate from University, College, and Departmental scholarships. First-year students participating in the program have a points system that makes them eligible for automatic scholarships. The points system consists of activities that will help them be successful in their engineering education.