EXPLORE
ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING
2026
The Full Engineering
Experience
Experience
Interested in pursuing an engineering
major, but don't know which?
major, but don't know which?
Applications open Late January 2026
UPDATE 10/15/2026: Thanks for your interest in Explore Engineering! Applications for Explore Engineering 2026 will open in late January.
For questions, email engr-explore@uconn.edu.
July 12th - July 24th, 2026
Explore Engineering is a two week residential summer program designed to introduce rising high school students to various engineering majors.
We do this through hands-on activities led by current undergraduate engineering students, and presentations led by UConn faculty.
The Grand Challenge Project
In our Grand Challenge Project, students deep-dive in a two-week multidisciplinary project. These are hands on projects that students have time to work on every weekday in the camp. Total project time: 21 hours!
This year’s Grand Challenges themes include "Engineering for Accessibility", “Engineering for Rescue”, “Engineering for Human Performance”, and “Engineering for Revitalization”.
Major Exploration
First, professors and industry professionals present about their majors/disciplines to students, providing insight into different engineering fields. Then, students participate in hands-on activities curated by counselors, reinforcing concepts they’ve just learned. 10 hours of major exploration!
Designed to be beginner-friendly, participants will develop hands-on skills such as soldering, a little coding (C++), design using CAD/ SolidWorks, 3D printing, and more.
Who's Eligible?
- Any high school (including home school) student who will be entering 9th - 11th grade in Fall 2026.
- Rising seniors are welcome, though you may find our camp may not be challenging enough for you
- Neurodivergent students are welcome, we are trained to meet your needs.
- As housing is provided, out of state students are welcome. Airport transportation can be arranged.
Applications open January 2026! If you are interested, please fill out our interest form.
