Engineering Preview Programs for Prospective Students

Admitted high school students listening to the Clark School Ambassadors.

The A. James Clark School of Engineering conducts many activities throughout the year to provide students with opportunities to learn more about engineering. The Engineering Preview Program, held twice each spring, connects undergraduate engineering students with admitted high school seniors in a series of interactive panels, discussions, and hands-on activities. The Engineering Preview Program is held in the Jeong H. Kim Building, which is one of the newest research and education center on campus.

	Students work in groups to solve an engineering problem.

The Kim Building houses 31 state-of-the-art labs to provide students with interdisciplinary research areas, covering topics such as telecommunications, transportation, national security, healthcare, and product design and manufacturing.

Student panels and seminar sessions cover common questions about major selection, student projects and competitions, student societies, studying abroad, campus facilities, internships, and more. Current undergraduates share their experiences so the admitted seniors have a chance to learn more about what to expect as an engineering student at Maryland.  Admitted students will tour labs and have a behind-the-scenes look at experiences they will have as engineering students at Maryland.  This experience is different than the engineering sessions at the Friday open houses, so we encourage you to join us Thursday evening/Friday morning so you can get the most out of your visit to campus!

Parents also have the opportunity to ask questions and talk with staff and current engineering students.  This is a parents-only forum and a great way to get your questions answered.

The following day, students attend the campus open house events, allowing them to see the full spectrum of Maryland experiences available to them.  The engineering portion of the open house focuses on the curriculum and unique experiences of the majors.  We look forward to welcoming you to campus!

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