Frequently Asked Questions

When is Engineering Open House?
Friday, March 12, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and
Saturday, March 13, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where can I get a visitors guide?
Physical visitors guides will be available the days of Engineering Open House, and a digital version will be made available online in February.
What are exhibits?
Exhibits are student-run displays about engineering and technology related topics. There are a broad range of topics that will interest anyone for any age range. See our Exhibits page for more information.
What is there to do at EOH?
Student engineering exhibits, design contests for high school and grade school students (online pre-registration required), corporate exhibits, the Jerry Sanders Robot Competition, and much more!
I am a teacher and I want to bring my class to EOH. What is the procedure?
We encourage schools to visit! Just bring your bus on the days of EOH. If you have questions let us know - eoh@ec.uiuc.edu
I'm interested in helping sponsor Engineering Open House. Who can I contact?
Corporate Sponsors make Engineering Open House possible. For information about becoming a sponsor, please contact our Corporate Directors Brian Chae and Michael Driscoll directly at eoh-corporate@ec.uiuc.edu.
I'm a University of Illinois student. How can I get involved?
Students can host an exhibit (eoh-exhibits@ec.uiuc.edu), be a volunteer (eoh-visitors@ec.uiuc.edu), and come as a visitor during EOH.
I'm not an engineering major. Will I enjoy Engineering Open House?
YES! Engineering Open House is enjoyable to all majors, all ages, all engineering skill levels. The student exhibitors are great at shaping their presentation for the appropriate audience skill level. And we always encourage questions!
I am a College of Engineering Alumni planning to visit EOH. Are there any special alumni programs?
We ask a portion of our alumni to come back to be judges for our exhibits. If you'd like to be considered (sorry, we can't make any promises) please email eoh-judging@ec.uiuc.edu. Be sure to say you're an alumnus and we'll include all relevant information.

Further, there will be an Alumni Welcome Center in Engineering Hall hosted by the Engineering Student Alumni Ambassadors.
I'm a parent that has younger children (grade-school aged or younger). What sort of things are there for their age group?
The visitor's guide lists the age level of each exhibit, and there are on-site design challenges that are fun for young children.
Who puts on Engineering Open House?
Engineering Open House is a student run event with collaboration from students, staff, and faculty from all engineering departments.
How can I sign up for exhibit?
If you are a University of Illinois student and wish to participate in Engineering Open House, click here (UIUC Students Only) to get on the Exhibitors Mailing List. Note the exhibit registration is due in November.
Where can I find more information?
Please keep an eye on this website - we will periodically update it with the latest information. Also, please join our email mailing list, or follow us on Twitter.
How can middle school or high school kids get involved with EOH?
We have both High School and Middle School Design Contests. You can also visit the many exhibits (appropriate for all ages) and watch the Jerry Sanders Robot Design Contest.
What are future EOH dates?
  • March 12-13, 2010
  • March 11-12, 2011
  • March 9-10, 2012
  • March 8-9, 2013
  • March 14-15, 2014
  • March 13-14, 2015
  • March 11-12, 2016