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BYU Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering Monthly Student Newsletter | September 2025
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New year, new learning, new memories!
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Welcome back to BYU Engineering on campus! The college is ready to learn with you this year. Read here about a new engineering scholarship application, grants, connecting with employers, and the many opportunities to get involved. Dive into this semester with some events we have planned for you, too. Go Cougars!
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First Day of Classes
Wed, September 3
Fall 2025 Classes Registration
Add/Drop Deadline - Wed, September 10
Check MyMap to make any needed changes.
STEM Career Fair Prep Workshop
Thurs, September 11, 12-1PM
EB 204 | Enjoy free pizza and learn about how the BYU STEM Career Fair can benefit you! Learn how to use Handshake below for more information and preparation for the fair.
Freshman Lecture
Thurs, September 11, 11AM-12PM
JSB Auditorium | Listen as BYU Engineering Together (BE Together) introduces you to our college and resources available to you as a student here.
SIOY Kickoff
Thurs, September 11, 6-7PM
EB Event Space | Take some of the first steps of this innovation competition for a grand prize and learn what resources are available to you as you do. Read more about SIOY below!
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BYU Civil & Construction Career Fair
Wed, September 17, 9AM-2PM
WSC Ballroom | Read more about this event here.
BYU STEM Career Fair
Thurs, September 18, 9AM-3PM
WSC Ballroom | Read more about this event here.
Engineering Club Rush
Wed, September 24, 10AM-2PM
Go to the field outside the EB and find one of the more than 50 clubs associated with BYU Engineering that fits you!
Engineering Study Abroad Fair
Thurs, September 25, 12-2PM
EB Event Space | Get familiar with faculty, programs, internships, and scholarships that are available abroad in our college.
Meet the Labs Day
Details TBD
Stay tuned for this opportunity to get to know recruiters from national labs who love to hire BYU engineers!
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Looking forward to Snack and Study? So are we! Snack and Study will occur every Wednesday in the EB Event Space starting on October 1st.
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SEPTEMBER STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
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Meet Malaya Canite, a cybersecurity student who loves the growth and discovery that she experiences in her major. After living outside the mainland United States for most of her life, she developed a growth mindset that has taken her far in her education and career. She participated in the BE Together Research Mentorship program, has been a TA, and plays video games with friends or enjoys temple gardens in her free time. Read Malaya’s story and watch her interview here.
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Applications for the annual Student Innovator of the Year competition are open!
This competition gives creative and innovative students like you the opportunity to produce a product with a team and lay the foundation for future career prospects in the years to come. After several prototypes, mentoring, presentations, and feedback, teams compete against each other in a final competition to win part of the total $50K in prize money.
Visit the website for application instructions, funding opportunities, past competitions, and more information about the competition that might be for you.
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Our college's website is getting better every day, and one new feature is our archive of dean's lists! If you are curious about whether you or someone you know has been included in the deans list, visit this page.
To qualify for the dean's list, you must have...
- A minimum of 14 credits during the semester (or 7 during the term)
- A minimum 3.5 GPA for the semester/term
- And be ranked in the top 5% of the college for the semester/term
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Sesquicentennial Kickoff
Tues, September 9, 11:05 AM | Marriott Center
Devotional: President C. Shane Reese and Sister Wendy Reese, BYU
Tues, September 16, 11:05 AM | Marriott Center
Devotional: Elder Ronald A. Rasband, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Tues, September 23, 11:05 AM | Marriott Center
Forum: Jane Clayson Johnson, Emmy award-winning journalist
Tues, September 30, 11:05 AM | Marriott Center
Fall 2025 Devotional and Forum Schedule
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APPLYING TO SCHOLARSHIPS?
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We want to support students like you who are a part of our college! As you are finding ways to fund your education, apply here to scholarships that are available specifically to BYU Engineering students, even specific to your unique program or department.
This application process is separate from the general university scholarship applications. Don't miss it!
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BYU's 150 Capstones For Our 150th Year
Did you know that this year, in October 2025, marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of our university? To celebrate light and giving, capstone students will innovate with hope in mind and design real-world solutions to global humanitarian challenges. Celebrate with these students and the university at the university's website to read more about BYU 150, and check out how BYU Engineering is participating with an initiative of hope.
Student Leadership WCSL Grants
Applications are open now! The Weidman Center offers funding in these grants for select students who find or design high-quality, student-led engineering experiences that develop problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills. Applicants also find a faculty member to advise or mentor the experience. Learn more here about what these grants could help you achieve.
Student Spotlight Nominations
Each month, BYU Engineering Together showcases one amazing student on our website and around the college. We want stories about students from all backgrounds and perspectives. Nominate someone for an upcoming BE Together Student Spotlight.
Engineering Leadership Certificate Program
The BYU Engineering Leadership Certificate is an extra-curricular program designed to complement your academic coursework and encourage you to get involved in out-of-classroom experiences. Boost your resume and receive monetary awards. Learn more here. Applications are open year-round.
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CONNECTING WITH EMPLOYERS
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Looking to connect with potential future employers? Use Handshake! Sign up with your BYU email here to use the app at events such as the STEM and Civil & Construction Career Fairs coming up. Handshake has the details of events and resources to connect with organizations you could work for.
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BYU Free Wellness Coaching: Did you know that BYU Student Wellness offers free, one-on-one wellness coaching for both students and employees? Trained student coaches can help you set goals and stay accountable in these areas: social strategies, stress management, physical wellness, nutritional wellness, and intuitive eating. Learn more about how this resource can help you and get involved here. BYU Student Wellness is eager to help any who want to benefit from wellness coaching!
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BYU Community Legal Clinic: This resource provides free legal services to those in need and those who want to help others. Run by BYU Law professors and students, you can find the clinic in the BYU Office of Belonging at the Wilk on Thursdays from 5-7pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but it's recommended to email ahead for an appointment. The following help is available at the Clinic:
- Help with immigration issues
- Listening and guidance to first steps about any legal issue (contracts, housing, etc.)
- Courses for non-lawyers on citizenship and other community classes
- This includes a new BYU course on representing individuals navigating U.S. Immigration Law. It will be available soon!
- Assistance in both English and Spanish
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Financial Well-being: As the semester begins, you may have questions about your financial future. Whether wrestling with immediate concerns or long-term planning, BYU Enrollment Services has many resources for you, including a series of articles on financial fitness with topics ranging from grocery shopping habits to managing your credit, understanding interest, protecting personal property, etc. Find the articles and other resources at financialplan.byu.edu, where you can also make an appointment for personalized financial information and guidance.
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Read about two students in mechanical engineering who earned the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. They shared their stories and how they want to impact the world.
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Church News featured BYU Engineering students and faculty in a summary of how our university strives for the "gold standard" of experiential learning.
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Kelvin Wang, a BYU engineering student, discovered a new family of origami patterns that could benefit a variety of fields, from space systems to medical devices. Watch this video attached to the article to understand how he did it!
More BYU Engineering News |
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CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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If this type of content is your jam, you're new to the BYU college of engineering, or just want to get more involved, follow us on social media! You can stay updated on all major platforms as our college kicks off the year.
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Let's have a great year!
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