First-year Interest Groups (FIGs)

WEP sponsors First-year Interest Groups (FIGs) open to all first year engineering majors. A FIG is a:

• weekly seminar class led by a WEP Staff member and an undergraduate peer mentor
• group of about 20 first year students, taking a few required classes together
• way to make new friends & form study groups
• organized around a theme or interest
• includes hands on engineering projects
• fun, interactive way to learn about WEP, the Cockrell School and UT
• free, first year experience that is your 360 connection

Participants in WEP FIGs take a few required courses together and also meet weekly with their FIG leaders for a one-hour seminar over lunch! Seminar topics are selected to help students adjust to life at the university, develop strategies for a successful college career, and have some fun while getting used to life as a UT student. Students select their FIG to join during summer orientation. WEP FIGs meet fall and spring semesters.