Visit Us

Explore these options to learn what you can experience at the William States Lee College of Engineering.

In-Person Tours

We offer weekly tours led by our Student Ambassadors, who will guide you through our College facilities and labs. You’ll learn all about our different majors, specialized resources and the first-year experience. We have three tour variations available — find the one that’s right for you, or feel free to check out all three!

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Jim Fox speaks to a group of students gathered around a table in the Kulwicki Motorsports Laboratory.
Student works on machine in precision metrology lab.

In-Person Experiences

High school students attend Manufacturing Day

Organization & School Visits

The William States Lee College of Engineering offers group visits for students in grades nine through twelve. Designed with prospective college students in mind, an average group visit is approximately 2-4 hours long.

For these tours, you will work one-on-one with our Visit Coordinator to plan your visit to campus and address any specific needs. Fill out our request form to book a visit for your organization or school today.

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Admitted Student Day & Open House

Admitted first-year students can learn more about why they should choose Charlotte by touring campus, exploring student activities and programs, and connecting with departmental faculty, staff and current students during the spring Admitted Student Day.

Open House

Once a semester, students exploring UNC Charlotte as a college choice can attend the University Open House and explore different engineering disciplines, discover many of our student organizations and learn about our specialized department resources.

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A Niner Engineering student shows example of a product

Community Engagement

To engage in our various outreach efforts, please check back regularly for upcoming events or reach out to Kelly Anderson at kellyanderson@charlotte.edu to connect your K-12 student population.

Learn more about our outreach efforts

Can’t make it to campus?

Take a virtual tour of our labs

Explore some of our various students labs, available throughout the College, including our Machine Shop, Kulwicki Motorsports Lab and Industrial Solutions Lab, through these interactive videos. Enjoy expanded views by clicking and dragging the screen within the video frame.

Super Fab Lab

As the first public university in the United States to earn the Super Fab designation from the Fab Foundation, this cutting-edge facility is where engineering and computer science students transform innovative concepts into real, testable prototypes.

Explore advanced fabrication tools, witness digital design come to life, and see how students, faculty, and industry partners collaborate to shape the future of advanced manufacturing and computing.

Machine Shop

From turning sophomore designs into working air engines to building next-generation aerospace components, our Machine Shop combines active, hands-on learning with advanced research.

Kulwicki Motorsports Lab

Want to see what a fully outfitted motorsports lab built specifically for students looks like?

Industrial Solutions Lab, powered by Lilly

Take a look at our state-of-the-art Industrial Solutions Lab, powered by Lilly, and see how our senior design teams work on their industry-sponsored projects throughout the year. We’ll also provide a peek into our renowned capstone, the Senior Design Expo.

EPIC HighBay featuring ASCE Competition Teams

Take a look into our highly competitive American Society for Civil Engineering (ASCE) competition teams. From steel bridge and timber strong, all the way to concrete canoe, our ASCE club has so many opportunities for you.