Experiential learning
More than just extracurriculars
Experiential learning complements a first-rate engineering education by building the professional competencies that set you apart from the competition.
- Communication
- Creativity
- Cultural awareness
- Empathy
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Ethics
- Grit
- Leadership
- Lifelong learning
- Risk management
- Systems thinking
- Teamwork
It’s all by design. (We’re engineers, after all). We not only have a huge and diverse collection of outside-the-classroom engineering experiences to choose from, we’ve also developed the tools and rubrics to ensure that every student can reap the benefits of their experiential learning opportunities.

Immersed
Immersed is a collection of carefully designed experiential learning opportunities that help make Michigan engineers.
- Arts & engineering
- Engineering abroad
- Leadership development
- Orgs and teams
- Research and teaching
- Human-centered design
- Work experience

Student organizations & leadership
Build your leadership and collaboration skills through student organizations and governments, or start making connections through professional societies, including diversity-focused groups.