Apply Your Knowledge Outside the Classroom
Taking part in a student organization provides an excellent opportunity for engineering students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world applications. Members gain skills in teamwork, leadership and time management. Student organizations provide contacts with industry for potential internship and job opportunities. They also help students become acquainted with their classmates while being exposed to the many facets of the engineering profession.
Did you know you can earn elective unites (variable units) for joining a club? Learn more about earning units for club involvement.
Civil and Environmental Engineering Clubs
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
ASCE supports future civil engineers through networking opportunities, professional development, field trips, community service and hands-on design experiences. Members can participate in nationally recognized design teams, including Concrete Canoe, Construction Management, Environmental Project, Geowall and Steel Bridge.
Chi Epsilon — Civil Engineering Honor Society
Chi Epsilon promotes excellence in the civil engineering profession by helping students develop leadership, technical and professional skills. Members participate in engineering projects, volunteer activities and social events.
Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
Engineers Without Borders connects students across disciplines to develop sustainable engineering solutions for communities around the world. Members gain hands-on project experience while building skills in collaboration, global engagement and socially responsible engineering.
American Water Works Association (AWWA)
AWWA supports students interested in environmental engineering and water resources through networking, mentorship and collaboration with environmental professionals, graduate students and peers.
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
ITE brings together students interested in transportation engineering and provides opportunities to connect with transportation professionals and explore careers in the field.
Solar Decathlon
The Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams to design and build innovative, energy-efficient homes powered by renewable energy. The competition encourages sustainable design, research and solutions for the future of housing.
Tau Beta Pi — Engineering Honor Society
Tau Beta Pi recognizes outstanding engineering students and promotes academic excellence, professional development, networking and community among engineering students.
Theta Tau — Co-Ed Professional Engineering Fraternity
Theta Tau provides engineering students with opportunities for professional development, leadership growth and lifelong connections through a supportive co-ed fraternity community.
Culture & Identity Organizations
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
AISES supports Native American students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics through academic enrichment, professional development and community building. Students from all majors are welcome to participate.
Black Engineers Association (BEA)
BEA works to support and empower Black students in engineering and STEM by promoting academic success, professional growth and community engagement. The organization encourages culturally responsible leadership and positive impact through engineering.
Chicano and Latino Engineers and Scientists Society (CALESS)
CALESS creates a supportive community where Chicanx and Latinx students in STEM can thrive academically, professionally and socially while working to better serve their communities.
Pilipinx American Society of Architects and Engineers (PASE)
PASE promotes professional development, academic success, cultural awareness and community engagement for students interested in architecture, engineering and related fields.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
SWE supports women and allies in engineering through mentorship, professional development, networking and outreach opportunities. Programs include industry connections, mentorship initiatives and hands-on engineering activities for younger students.
oSTEM (Out in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)
oSTEM supports LGBTQIA+ students in STEM by fostering an inclusive community focused on personal, academic and professional success. The organization provides opportunities for mentorship, leadership, advocacy and connection among students and professionals.
With over 50 clubs and teams focused on engineering, computer science and related topics, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and build connections in the College of Engineering.