Join the Engineering Community
Get Involved in Engineering
Engineering student organizations give students a place to build community, connect with industry, develop leadership skills and apply what they are learning beyond the classroom.
What Organizations Do
- Connect students with industry representatives through organization meetings.
- Host technical talks on current industry research and engineering practices.
- Coordinate company recruiting sessions for full-time jobs, internships and co-ops.
- Introduce K-12 students to engineering through hands-on activities.
- Serve the community through local volunteer projects.
- Compete in engineering projects related to the organization’s focus.
- Provide tutoring, mentoring and peer support opportunities.
- Help students network with peers, alumni and professionals.
Benefits of Joining
- Build leadership, communication, teamwork and self-confidence.
- Gain community service and outreach experience.
- Connect classroom learning with hands-on experience.
- Participate in local, regional, national and international competitions.
- Meet industry recruiters and engineering professionals.
- Take part in field trips, projects and practical learning opportunities.
- Find a community of students with similar interests and goals.
Why It Matters
- Organizations help students feel connected to the college.
- Involvement can strengthen resumes and interview conversations.
- Students can explore different engineering career paths.
- Members often build friendships, mentorships and professional connections.
- The more students participate, the more valuable the experience becomes.
How Organizations Operate
Each organization determines its own mission and goals under the guidance of a faculty or staff member. Many organizations use a point system to gauge involvement. Organizations are what students make of them. The more students put into the experience, the more they get out of it.
How to Join
Ready to get involved? Students can connect with engineering organizations in several ways throughout the year.
Fall Engineering Kick-Off Event
This event is usually held during the first or second Friday of each fall semester. Engineering student organizations attend the event and are ready to talk with students and help them sign up on the spot.
Student Organization Meetings
Attend a meeting for the organization you are interested in and speak with the student officers while you are there.
Contact the EOC
Not sure where to start? Contact the Engineering Opportunities Center and they will connect you with representatives from the organization or organizations you are interested in joining.
Email the EOCEdward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering
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Address
100 Engineering Center Box 43103 Lubbock, Texas 79409-3103 -
Phone
806.742.3451 -
Email
webmaster.coe@ttu.edu