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Explore Engineering: Discover Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science and Physics

More information and registration will open in early October. Fill out our form to be notified when registration opens.

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

Our fall event is geared toward high school seniors and juniors. We encourage juniors and sophomores to attend our spring event in February 2027.

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.

• Academic departments
• Engineering Co-op and Internship Office
• Multi-Ethnic Scientists and Engineers Program
• Women in Science and Engineering program
• Current students
• Faculty and staff
• Admission representatives
• University Honors Program

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.