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Explore Engineering

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1:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET Kennedy Union & Kettering Labs

Join us for Explore Engineering to learn more about an engineering career and what makes a UD engineering degree unique. Participate in hands-on activities in our labs, meet our faculty and current students and tour our campus and engineering facilities. There is an optional campus tour at 11 a.m. and dining venues open for lunch prior to the event.

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Calendar 2026-02-28T13:00:00 2026-02-28T17:00:00 America/New_York Explore Engineering Join us for Explore Engineering to learn more about an engineering career and what makes a UD engineering degree unique. Participate in hands-on activities in our labs, meet our faculty and current students and tour our campus and engineering facilities. There is an optional campus tour at 11 a.m. and dining venues open for lunch prior to the event. Kennedy Union & Kettering Labs

Explore Engineering

Registration will be live in early January 2026. Fill out our interest form to be notified when registration opens.

Join us for Explore Engineering to learn more about an engineering career and what makes a UD engineering degree unique. Participate in hands-on activities in our labs, meet our faculty and current students and tour our campus and engineering facilities. 

This event is open to any and all high school juniors and seniors.

Families: Explore Engineering is for you, too! Family programming will be available. 

University of Dayton representatives from the following will be available to answer your questions.

Student Schedule

11 a.m. - Optional Campus Tour
Optional campus tour.

Noon - Optional Lunch on Your Own

Lunch on your own: try our nationally top-ranked campus dining venues or bring your own and enjoy on campus!

1 p.m. - Welcome

Welcome

  • Dean's Address
  • Student panel

2-5 p.m. - Hands-on Programming

Follow your individualized schedule, which includes:

  • Two hands-on labs (50 minutes each), based on your top choices when you registered.
  • During the third hour, choose what interests you from the following:
    • Visit with academic department representatives.
    • Learn more about the Engineering Co-op & Internship Office and opportunities, the Office of Student Success and academic advising.
    • Visit Women Engineering Program, Multi-Ethnic Engineers Program, the ETHOS Center and some of our many student organizations.
    • Drop by open labs.
Parent Schedule

11 a.m. - Optional Campus Tour
Optional campus tour.

Noon - Optional Lunch on Your Own
Lunch on your own: try our nationally top-ranked campus dining venues!

1 p.m. - Welcome

Welcome

  • Dean's Address
  • Student panel

2 p.m. - Admission Presentation

Admissions presentation by the Office of Recruitment and Admission.

3 p.m. - Optional Honors Program Presentation

Learn more about the University Honors Program.

3-5 p.m. - Choose What Interests You

Choose what interests you:

  • Visit with academic department representatives.
  • Learn more about the Engineering Co-op & Internship Office and opportunities, the Office of Student Success and academic advising.
  • Visit Women Engineering Program, Multi-Ethnic Engineers Program, the ETHOS Center and some of our student organizations.
  • Drop by our open labs.
  • Relaxation Zone: Enjoy a snack, tinker with Legos, chat with University of Dayton faculty and students.
WEP/MEP Connect

Curious about the Women Engineering Program or the Multi-Ethnic Engineers Program?

Join us for WEP/MEP Connect at Noon before the Dean's presentation! Grab lunch on campus or bring your own, then engage with students in the programs to hear how they’re making connections, finding community, and getting involved in the School of Engineering and beyond. Open to any and all Explore Engineering participants and their families.