As an Engineering Peer Educator, you'll gain valuable leadership experience while helping new engineering students succeed in transitioning to college.
Engineering Peer Educators (EPEs) welcome first-year Engineering Undeclared students to the College and help integrate them into the academic and co-curricular community.
This is primarily accomplished through facilitating a section of GEN ST 199: University Community (1cr) a component of an Engineering First-Year Interest Groups (E-FIGs). Registration in an autumn quarter E-FIG is required for all first-year Engineering Undeclared students at the University of Washington, facilitated by the Engineering Peer Educators.
Interested in joining? Contact us at uwengr-ele@uw.edu for more information.
Aiden Stewart won the 2025 Outstanding EPE of the Year Award
"Serving as an Engineering Peer Educator has been one of the most formative and rewarding experiences of my time at the University of Washington. Guiding incoming students through the challenges of their first year strengthened my ability to lead with empathy, clarity, and confidence. Watching my students grow academically and personally has been deeply fulfilling and reinforces the strong sense of community within the College of Engineering.
Beyond the classroom, the Emerging Leaders in Engineering community has surrounded me with driven, thoughtful peers who continually challenge and inspire me. The EPE program has not only shaped me as a leader, but also given me a lasting sense of belonging and purpose within engineering. It has defined my undergraduate experience and continues to push me to grow as a mentor, a teammate, and an engineer."
- Aiden Stewart, 2025 EPE, winner of the 2025 Outstanding EPE of the Year Award
Mentor
- Answer new Engineering Undeclared students’ questions about UW and the College of Engineering; support students’ exploration of engineering areas of impact and majors.
- Support new students’ adjustment to UW; help them feel connected to the College of Engineering community.
Teach & Facilitate
- Prepare for GEN ST 199 class meetings to lead meaningful discussions and activities.
- Teach new students to utilize academic planning resources such as the engineering major requirement sheets and MyPlan.
- Record students’ completed assignments, course engagement, and grades using Canvas.
Collaborate with College of Engineering Staff
- Meet weekly with the Program Manager, Lead EPEs and fellow EPEs.
- Communicate frequently with the Lead EPEs and Program Director about any student issues or class concerns.
- Promote Emerging Leaders in Engineering (ELE) to other students, and support ELE recruitment efforts.
Serve as a member of the Engineering Peer Educator team
- Actively engage in all EPE trainings and meetings.
- Build relationships with fellow EPEs.
Winter 2026
- Attend the ELE orientation on Wednesday, March 4
- Meet with EPE Accountabilibuddy
Spring 2026
- Attend ENGR 490: Engineering Leadership on Fridays from 3:30 PM to 4:50 PM
- Registration for the 2 credit course is optional, but your schedule must accommodate the class time to be able to participate in the program
- Attend in the ELE Retreat on Saturday, April 18
- EPE check-in 1: individual meeting with the Engineering Peer Educator Leadership Team
Summer 2026
- Participate in virtual engineering new student advising and orientation
- Continue to prepare the GEN ST 199 class materials
Autumn 2026
- Attend ELE Pre-Quarter Training on Monday, September 21
- Attend Husky kick-off: Sunday, September 20
- Teach a section of GEN ST 199
- Attend ENGR 491: Engineering Peer Educator Practicum on Mondays from 3:30-4:20 PM in addition to teaching GEN ST 199
- Registration for the 1 credit course is optional, but your schedule must accommodate the class time to be able to participate in the program
- EPE check-in 2: individual meeting with the Engineering Peer Educator Leadership Team
Winter 2027 - Spring 2027
- Participate in at least one EPE recruitment activity (e.g. class visits) in January
- Make contact (in person, phone/text, or email) with each of your students at least once in winter and spring