Calendar of Events

August

2025-2026 Application to UNL and UNO Opens | City Campus & Scott Campus

The application for 2026-2027 becomes available on August 1, 2025. If you are interested in participating in the College of Engineering, we encourage you to check out the opportunities we have to offer!
Link: Learn more about the College of Engineering 

 

September

Engineering Open House | City Campus | Lincoln, NE

Perspective students and guests are invited to come to campus to learn more about the admission process, the College of Engineering, and the opportunities it has to offer (like the Engineering Academy)!

 

October

Engineering Open House | Scott Campus | Omaha, NE

Perspective students and guests are invited to come to campus to learn more about the admission process, the College of Engineering, and the opportunities it has to offer (like the Engineering Academy)!

University Open House | City Campus | Lincoln, NE

Perspective students and guests are invited to come to campus to learn more about the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the opportunities it has to offer (like the Engineering Academy)!

 

November

Engineering Visit Day | City Campus | Lincoln, NE

Perspective students and guests are invited to learn about the student experience, engage with the college community, check out our innovative lab facilities, and learn about the opportunities the College of Engineering has to offer (like the Engineering Academy)!

PKFEA Scholarship Opens | City Campus & Scott Campus

The Engineering Academy application is available for current high school seniors graduating from a Nebraska high school and who are admitted into the College of Engineering.
Link: PKFEA Application 

 

December

PKFEA Informational Meeting | Zoom

The Engineering Academy hosted an informational meeting to share about the program and application process from 7-8 PM CST on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. If you were unable to attend the event, you can use this link to watch it:
Link: PKFEA Informational Meeting Zoom 
If you have additional questions, please feel free to reach out to Maggie Miller at mmiller113@unl.edu. 

 

February

PKFEA Application Closes | City Campus & Scott Campus

The Priority Application Deadline is 11:59 PM on February 2, 2026,  and the final deadline to be considered for the next cohort is February 9, 2026, to join the program for the Fall 2026 semester.
Link: PKFEA Application 

E-Week (Engineers’ Week) | City Campus & Scott Campus

The College of Engineering’s two student advisory boards coordinate E-Week events with the support of industry sponsors. Varying sponsorship levels allow for distinct levels of engagement.
Contact: E-Week 

 

March

International Women’s Day | City Campus & Scott Campus

For over a century, International Women’s Day on March 8th has marked a day of celebration and advocacy for women’s rights and equality around the world. Reach out if you want to join in our efforts to celebrate what women have contributed to the field of engineering.
Contact: Scholar Programs Staff 

Admitted Student Day | City Campus & Scott Campus

Students who have been admitted to the College of Engineering are invited to visit the campus in the spring to learn more about the College of Engineering from key faculty and staff as well as engage in the larger campus community.
Contact: Admissions 

 

May

Women in STEM Day | City Campus

Please join us for Women in STEM Day. Come hear from faculty, staff, students, and women in industry about all the opportunities offered in career fields related to science, technology, design, engineering, and math. This free day will offer sessions and in-depth workshops for students to learn more about how to pursue various careers related to engineering, architecture, computing, and more!
Contact: Women in STEM Day 

Senior Design Showcase | City Campus

The College of Engineering’s Senior Design Showcase, Nebraska’s premier undergraduate engineering student design event, allows attendees to learn what Nebraska engineering students are developing during their tenure at UNL as well as explore research in a variety of engineering disciplines.
Contact: Senior Design Showcase 

 

Summer

Camps and Activities | City Campus & Scott Campus

Keep watch on our website for upcoming opportunities to engage with the Engineering Academy and the College of Engineering to learn about new offerings for summer experiences.
Link: Learn more about the College of Engineering 

 

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Programming Proposal

Do you believe PKFEA would be a good partner for a program you’re developing? Community support and engagement is a point of pride for the College of Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and we are happy to work with you on your recruitment and involvement ideas and needs! If you have any questions, concerns, or ideas, please contact Scholar Programs Staff.