IDEA Engineering Student Center
Engaging every engineering student toward achieving success, building community, and advancing equity
from admissions through graduation
Welcome New and Continuing Triton Engineers
Welcome Week Events
Triton Week of Welcome 2026 - Check out the IDEA Engineering Student Center either 9/23 or 9/24!
IDEA Scholars
Incoming first year or transfer student looking for additional support, consider the IDEA Scholar program!
Courses
Fall Quarter we offer the most courses to support students from hands on to intro seminar courses.
New Admits
Undergraduates
Graduate Students
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Faculty
Collaborate with the IDEA Engineering Student Center to enhance engineering student success.
Industry
Partner with IDEA to network with talented engineering students and enhance their experience.
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Welcome New and Continuing Triton Engineers
Welcome Week Events
Triton Week of Welcome 2026 - Check out the IDEA Engineering Student Center either 9/23 or 9/24!
IDEA Scholars
Incoming first year or transfer student looking for additional support, consider the IDEA Scholar program!
Courses
Fall Quarter we offer the most courses to support students from hands on to intro seminar courses.
The IDEA Center Lounge: A Space to Call Your Own
IDEA Center Hours (Summer):
IDEA Study Lounge (PFBH Basement 003):
CLOSED
Office Suite (Jacobs Hall, Suite 1400):
6/18/2026 - 6/26/2026: Virtual Hours
Summer Session 1, Week 1, 3, 4 and 5: Tuesday - Thursday, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Summer Session 2: Tuesday - Thursday, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
**subject to change
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Keep up to date on all our programs and events by connecting with us on Instagram and LinkedIn!
Check out our YouTube Channel for welcome videos and recordings of past workshops and info sessions.
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