The Grainger College of Engineering
Morrill Engineering Program

EMBARK Details

Benefits of Attending

  • Build community with other students of color.
  • Make friends with incoming engineering students.
  • Meet with departmental representatives and college advisors.
  • Attend fun social activities.
  • Avoid the hassle of move-in!
  • Free t-shirt!

Important Dates & Registration

The registration for EMBARK is now open! There is a capacity limit. A wait-list is generated once we reach that limit. Please contact MEP@engineering.illinois.edu with any questions.

EMBARK is available for no cost to students who register and fully participate with the program. This includes meals, housing, and activities throughout the EMBARK program. You also receive a cool t-shirt! MEP will work with University Housing to cover early move-in charges.

Schedule

EMBARK starts at 3:00 PM on Sunday August 17, 2025. The detailed schedule will be available upon arrival. Participants are expected to fully participate with EMBARK from Sunday afternoon through the last activity on Tuesday evening. EMBARK is scheduled to end before other early move-in programs begin.