Pre-College Programs
The college offers a variety of pre-college programs for high-school students interested in studying engineering in college.
eVOL10
For rising 10th graders
Designed for rising tenth graders, the college hosts the Engineering VOLunteers for Tenth Graders (eVOL10). The program is hosted in the summer for students who demonstrate interest in engineering. eVOL10 will provide ACT Math seminars and experiences focused on awareness of engineering careers.
HITES12
For rising 12th graders
Established in 2001, the High School Introduction to Engineering Systems for Twelfth Graders (HITES12) program identifies and selects rising twelfth grade students who demonstrate an interest in engineering and offers them the opportunity to explore UT and engineering.
Materials Camp
For high school students
Materials Camp is a week-long opportunity to learn about materials science using a range of equipment and skills. Students will gain hands-on learning experiences in applied math and science while participating in a truly unique, team-based problem solving experience that explores materials science and engineering principles.
STEMology Camp
For rising 3rd–6th graders
STEMology camp introduces rising 3rd-6th graders to STEM through exploration and education. Students will learn about STEM topics through hands-on interactions with staff and students while gaining important skills such as public-speaking, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Summer Algebra Enrichment Program
For 8th–11th graders
This program will combine remediative sessions in Algebra I with on-campus experiences to give students the opportunity to experience STEM in a whole new way. A typical daily schedule will include Algebra instruction in the morning with college and career sessions, mentoring from college students, and STEM activities in the afternoon.
Open Positions
The college is currently seeking a coordinator and counselors to be a part of this year’s eVOL10 and HITES12 pre-college programs. Learn more about the positions by using the links below:
Coordinator
The college is seeking a current graduate student to serve as a coordinator for our 2025 Pre-College Summer Programs. The coordinator will assist in developing, coordinating, and maintaining an environment that strives to provide students with a positive intellectual, emotional, and social environment.
Counselors
The college is seeking current UT students to serve as counselors for our annual Pre-College Summer Programs during the summer of 2025. Counselors will lead and mentor rising twelfth grade (HITES12) and tenth grade students (eVOL10) interested in science, math, and engineering.