Future Students

Engineering Ambassadors

These engineering students volunteer their time to educate middle and high school students on the many facets of engineering. They represent all engineering majors and provide a student’s-eye view of the college experience.

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Suite with SWE

Come and experience The University of Arizona and the College of Engineering! We will be offering two sessions of Suite with SWE. We hope you decide to attend one. The women who attended in previous years found this to be a very helpful tool in making their decision about engineering and The University of Arizona.

About the Program

This overnight program is offered to women who are interested in attending The University of Arizona and the College of Engineering starting fall 2010.

Suite with SWE gives students the opportunity to experience the College of Engineering in a more intimate way. The College of Engineering and the Society of Women Engineers will be the hosts.

Students will stay in a UA residence hall with a member of the Society of Women Engineers, tour the UA campus, attend classes on Monday morning, eat in the Student Union and meet College Administration to learn more about the resources available to women engineering students.

Check-in will be on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. and check-out will be Monday at 2:30 p.m. For those students who drive themselves, parking will be arranged. Cat Cards will be issued to each student to pay for breakfast and lunch ($12)

What WE will provide for the student:

BBQ on Sunday afternoon
$12 allowance for food
Air mattress
Lots of fun!

What YOU need to bring:

Pillow and bedding
Change of clothes
Towel, toileties
Money for incidentals

After registering, you will receive a confirmation letter, map, parental/guardian consent form and a photo release form in the mail.

Schedule of Activities

Note: This schedule is the same for November and February.

Sunday

2:30-3 p.m.: Check-in at the Engineering Building
3-4 p.m.: Family dinner
4-5 p.m.: Residence hall check-in
5-7 p.m.: Students and SWE hosts - UA tour
7-8:30 p.m.: Pizza & fun!
8:30 p.m.: Back to residence halls for additional activities

Monday

7-7:50 a.m.: Student Union for breakfast
8 a.m.-noon: Classes/labs, visit bookstore, tour labs, etc.
noon-12:50 p.m.: Lunch at the Student Union
1-1:50 p.m.: Interactive presentation by College Administration
2-2:30 p.m.: Wrap up and check-out

About the Society of Women Engineers

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) was founded in 1950 as a nonprofit educational service organization of student and industry members. Currently the membership is more than 15,000 in 85 local sections and 285 student sections.

Mission Statement:

The Society of Women Engineers stimulates women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders. SWE expands the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life and demonstrates the value of diversity.

For more information about The University of Arizona SWE chapter, please visit the chapter's Facebook page UA Society of Women Engineers or e-mail them at jhennis@email.arizona.edu.