Commonwealth Engineering Scholars Leadership Conference

The Commonwealth Engineering Scholars Leadership Conference is a two-day orientation program held prior to the start of the fall semester. The program is designed for Commonwealth Campus students who are transitioning to the University Park campus in the College of Engineering. The program focuses on giving students the tools they need for a successful transition to the College of Engineering. These tools include team building, mentoring, leadership experience, corporate networking, and professional development.

Our focus

Participants will engage in professional development breakout sessions as part of the program, which will be conducted synchronously online in a virtual format. This initiative offers a unique opportunity to connect with other students transitioning to University Park with similar engineering majors. Additionally, participants will be paired with a peer mentor who will assist them in becoming more comfortable with the college and campus communities.

Why participate?

Participating in the Commonwealth Engineering Scholars Leadership Conference offers several valuable opportunities, including:

• Building a strong sense of community
• Engaging in professional development workshops
• Connecting with a peer mentor to support your campus involvement and transition
• Networking with fellow engineering students
• Becoming acquainted with resources available within the College of Engineering

Cost

There is no cost associated with this program for participants.