The Office of Experiential Education at UConn’s College of Engineering is dedicated to providing transformative, hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for successful careers and meaningful contributions to society. We aim to integrate classroom knowledge with real-world applications through experiential education, service-learning initiatives, and diverse involvement opportunities both on and off-campus. By fostering active engagement and nurturing programs, we aim to empower students to innovate, lead, and excel in their chosen fields.
We provide different disciplines and settings utilize experiential education methodologies: internships, language based learning, place-based education, global education through our study abroad program, environmental education, student-oriented education, active learning in the classroom, co-ops, service learning, cooperative learning and expeditionary learning.
Programs Available at Experiential Education
Learning Communities (LC) at UConn allow students with similar majors and interests to live together in a residence hall and actively engage with the campus community. LC opportunities in the College are anchored by Engineering House Learning Community (EHLC), which is the primary program facilitated by the UConn College of Engineering, although there are other related programs that offer similar living and learning.
The College of Engineering’s International Engineering Programs offers unparalleled experiences both on campus and abroad for students looking to become global engineers. Students can participate in international programming on campus through an enrichment program titled Engineers Around the World, which promotes discourse and engagement for all engineers interested in an educational experience abroad.
Internships in the College of Engineering (CoE) provide students with valuable on the job experience in related to their academic major, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and real-world application. Cooperative education (co-op) in the College of Engineering allows students to immersive themselves in a long-form work experience that spans an entire academic semester.