Students who choose UK Engineering frequently say that visiting campus was the biggest factor in their decision. The welcoming atmosphere and the abundance of activities, clubs and events make this community feel like a close-knit family.
Engineering Grand Tours allow families to learn about our engineering program, scholarships, co-ops and hear directly from professors and students. You’ll visit state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories as well as the new engineering residence hall. Grand Tours occur on Mondays throughout the academic year.
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You are invited to lunch with the UK Society of Women Engineers (SWE) prior to the Engineering Grand Tour! Learn about what SWE has to offer while meeting new friends. Lunch is offered for free in Champions Kitchen. Families of the prospective student are welcome to join too!
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During the Women in Engineering (WiE) Day, you and your guests will meet current students, faculty, staff and alumni as you explore UK Engineering. Learn about the process of applying to UK, discover what it takes to be a successful engineering student, and engage with current leaders in the UK Society of Women Engineers, Phi Sigma Rho Sorority, and the Association for Computing Machinery for Women.
During the 2025 Engineering For All event, you and your guests will meet current engineering students, faculty and staff as you explore all that is wildly possible at the UK Pigman College of Engineering. You’ll interact with student leaders and see campus.
The Engineering Open House is one of the most comprehensive recruitment events the Pigman College of Engineering offers. Prospective undergraduate students and their families will interact with engineering professors and current students who will guide you in exploring engineering majors, co-ops and internships, scholarships and more. You will also tour engineering facilities and our residence hall to experience what it’s like to be a UK Engineering student.
Engineering Information Sessions are one-hour meetings with a UK Engineering Recruiter to learn about our engineering program, scholarships, co-ops and internships, housing, and more. You’ll also tour the engineering facilities.
In addition to coming to campus for an engineering visit, we encourage seeing the rest of our beautiful campus as well. The UK Visitor Center offers general information sessions and campus tours Monday through Friday (and select Saturdays) all year long.
Get a sneak peek of the Pigman College of Engineering! Watch this 7-minute video to learn more about the Pigman College of Engineering and tour through some of our facilities.
Experience campus from anywhere. See our beautiful, state-of-the-art buildings including the Gatton Student Center, William T. Young Library, new residence halls and more.
Unable to join us live for an information session? View a short pre-recorded session that provides a preview of the engineering program, the admissions process, scholarship opportunities and more.
Learn how we create a world that works by building awareness of the benefits that diversity in all its forms can bring, and by ensuring that each person is able to contribute to and benefit from a culture and climate of inclusion.
The University of Kentucky and the Pigman College of Engineering offer many opportunities to learn about our programs, engage with professional engineers and explore the world of STEM careers. From our annual E-Day event to Engineering Girls Day there will be an event to inspire you and your children.
The Pigman College of Engineering Ambassador Program consists of a highly select group of engineering students dedicated to the promotion of the College of Engineering and the University of Kentucky. Ambassadors work recruitment events, answer prospective student questions and highlight the amazing opportunities available at UK and in the engineering program. Engineering Ambassadors also support the college with various activities such as Engineers Day, orientation, alumni functions and other special events.
Meet the Ambassadors
