Program Introduction

We are excited to welcome you to the Texas Tech Whitacre College of Engineering! This camp will provide an opportunity to spend a week as a Texas Tech Engineering student. You will be introduced to engineering concepts and gain experience with classroom lectures, hands-on group projects, and campus life. Your day will be structured as a current engineering student. We will also highlight campus resources such as admission requirements, financial aid, student support, and many more. You will reside in a residence hall on campus for the week to bring your campus experience full-circle.

This week will bring you firsthand insight to the world of engineering and Texas Tech University!

Who Should Apply?

This camp is targeted to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with an interest in pursuing a career in engineering.

• You must be entering 2025-2026 as a sophomore, junior, or senior year in high school
• Complete the online application by Friday, March 28th, 2025.

Participants will be chosen based on their completed application. Accepted applicants will be notified by email on or before Friday, April 25th at 5:00 PM CST. Upon acceptance you will need to submit the $400 camp fee to the address below:

• USPS: Whitacre College of Engineering c/o Ashley Semler, Explore Engineering, Box 43103 Lubbock, TX 79409-3103
• Make checks or money orders out to Texas Tech University, Explore Engineering.
• Online payment is not currently available for camp; we are working dilligently to build the online payment system prior to April 25th, 2025. This section will be updated with more details for online payment when available.

Questions

Take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page for more information about this camp in Lubbock, TX.

Overview of the Week

Dates and Location

Sunday, June 22nd – Thursday, June 26th, 2025, at Texas Tech University Campus in Lubbock, Texas

Applications for Explore Engineering camp opens February 1, 2025.

Schedule

Sunday

Check in to residence halls, camp introduction, team-building activities, and workshops.

Monday - Wednesday

Morning lectures on engineering concepts, seminars on professional development, admissions, financial aid, and campus resources. The afternoon includes engineering projects, dinner, campus activities.

Thursday

Week review for parents, final group presentations (parents/guests welcome).

*Schedule is subject to change. Classes may begin on Sunday. 

Cost

$400

Full cost per participant is $1100. Through a generous contribution from Halliburton, each student receives an automatic $700 scholarship toward the cost of the summer camp.

Cost covers residence hall stay, meals, project supplies, camp T-shirt, and campus activities. Extra spending money may be sent upon the discretion of the parents, which can be spent on Texas Tech memorabilia, snacks at the on-campus stores, and/or lost key to residence hall.

Students will need to bring their laptop or tablet to work on the engineering project, if able. Please view the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on camp activities, packing lists, and requirements for attending camp.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your registration for any reason you must do so by Friday, May 30th, 2025. No refunds will be given after that date.

The Whitacre College of Engineering reserves the right to cancel the camp due to insufficient registrations. If the event is canceled for any reason, you will be notified immediately and all fees will be returned in full.

If you have questions regarding registration, please contact: eoc.coe@ttu.edu

Applications

The 2025 Explore Engineering Camper Application is now closed. If you are interested in receiving an email when 2026 applications open, please fill out the linked survey. 

2026 Camper Interest Form

Explore Engineering Counselors

The Explore Engineering Counselor Application is open. Only current Texas Tech students in good standing in the Whitacre College of Engineering are eligible to be counselors.

Counselor Application

The Counselor Application is due by 5 pm on April 7th, 2025.

More Questions?

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Questions may be directed to the Engineering Opportunities Center - eoc.coe@ttu.edu.

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