About the Watford Engineering Experience at Virginia Tech

Where do I stay?

You will be provided room and board in a residence hall on the Blacksburg campus of Virginia Tech. 

What does it cost?

Program cost is $2,500 for two weeks. All expenses, except transportation to and from Virginia Tech and personal items, are covered. Typical personal expenses include laundry, shopping, and entertainment such as movies. Full and partial scholarships are available based on financial need. Information from the parent form is used to determine eligibility. Potential applicants should not allow program costs to affect their decision to apply. 

Please note: Accepted offers that are cancelled 30 days prior to the start of camp receive a 50% refund. Offers cancelled 14 days or less prior to the start of camp receive no refund. 

What Should I Bring?

Wear what you usually wear to school, but keep in mind that some of the labs may be messy. Virginia Tech is a large campus, so you will do a lot of walking - comfortable, closed-toed shoes are a must. You will use our computers and laboratory supplies. Lunch will be provided at one of Virginia Tech's dining halls. A packing list is part of the acceptance materials. Linens are not provided for campers staying in the residence hall.

What will I do?

WEE VT is designed to help you explore all the engineering options at Virginia Tech. You will be assigned to a small group of other participants during the day and take part in hands-on activities presented by faculty and graduate students from a wide-variety of engineering departments, and attend informational sessions on topics such as communicating technical topics to a lay audience, financial literacy, and the college application process. You will also meet with current engineering faculty to learn about their work and their stories. Attendees will complete an engineering design project. Representatives from Bloomberg Industry group will provide critiques at the end of the first week and return to judge the team projects at the end of the second week.

In the evenings and during the weekend, your Residential Advisors (current VT students) will plan social activities so you can get to know the other campers and the surrounding area. 

Contact WEE VT

220 Gilbert Street (MC 0275), Blacksburg, Virginia, 24061
(540) 231-7337   |   Email WEE VT