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The Order of the Engineer Ceremony

 

The Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering celebrates the accomplishments of its graduates through the Order of the Engineer Ceremony, a national tradition that affirms the ethical responsibilities of the engineering and computing professions. As part of the Order of the Engineer Link #117, established at UTEP in 1990, graduates participate in a longstanding ritual shared by engineers across the United States. In response to the growing number of graduates and the needs of our departments, ceremonies will be held in multiple venues, while remaining united in this shared tradition. During the ceremony, Bachelor of Science graduates will hear the history and purpose of the Order, recite the Obligation of an Engineer, and receive their ring, symbolizing their commitment to integrity, responsibility, and ethical practice.

Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering (AME),
Civil, Environmental & Construction Engineering (CECE) and
Industrial, Manufacturing & Systems Engineering (IMSE) Ceremony

Thursday, April 30, 2026
6:30 PM
UTEP Campus, Magoffin Auditorium
Student Only Event

 

Metallurgical, Materials & Biomedical Engineering (MMBME)
Department Banquet and Ceremony

Thursday, May 1, 2026
6:00 PM
El Paso Community Foundation

 

Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE)
Department Banquet and Ceremony

Thursday, May 7, 2026
6:00 PM
Grace Gardens Event Center

 

Engineering Education & Leadership (EEL)
Department Banquet and Ceremony

Friday, May 8, 2026
5:00 PM
UTEP Campus, El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center

 

Computer Science (CS)
Department Banquet and Ceremony

Saturday, May 9, 2026
10:00 AM
TBA

 

Students

Tickets for Family & Guests:

  • AME, CECE and IMSE Department Ceremony – not available for family and guest as this will be a student-only ceremony
  • MMBME Department Banquet and Ceremony – tickets available through department office, room M-201. Questions? Email mmbme@utep.edu
  • ECE Department Banquet and Ceremony – tickets available through department office, room A-325
  • EEL Department Banquet and Ceremony – tickets available through department office, room E-230
  • Computer Science Department Banquet and Ceremony – tickets available through department office, email bsalvarez@utep.edu

The Order of the Engineer Ring: Students participating in the Order of the Engineer ceremony will receive a stainless-steel ring, traditionally worn on the fifth finger of the working hand.

  • Please visit the Engineering Edge Center, Room E201B, between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm by April 15 to ensure the correct fit. Once you know your size, submit your information through the QuestionPro form.

  • For your convenience, you can also download a ring sizing chart courtesy of Zales.com from: https://www.zales.com/ring-sizer then enter the size through the QuestionPro form.

  • If you have already participated in the ceremony and have lost your ring, you can request a replacement by visiting the Order of the Engineer website.

Questions & Concerns: Email engrsupersquad@utep.edu.

 

Family & Guests

Tickets: Guest tickets are not required to enter the Don Haskins Center.

Seats: All seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserving seats is prohibited. Please review the University’s Clear Bag Policy - Política de Bolsa Transparente and Prohibited Items - Articulos Prohibidos and leave strollers and carriages in your car.

Parking: Family and friends are encouraged to park at the Glory Road Garage. Please visit the following webpage for further instructions: https://www.utep.edu/commencement/guest-information/directions-and-parking.html

Photos: A professional photographer will be on-site taking department group photos with faculty and students, photos of individual students crossing the stage and headshot photos will be taken during the event.

 

Faculty

Tickets: Faculty do not need tickets for this ceremony.

Regalia: Regalia should be worn for the group photo and ceremony.

Group Photos & Check In: Faculty are encouraged to park in lots GR5 or GR3 and check in at the Gordon Family Courtside Club of the Don Haskins Center. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your Department’s group photo time. Please visit the following webpage for further instructions: https://www.utep.edu/commencement/guest-information/directions-and-parking.html

Faculty Speakers: Speakers should report at the South Entrance for the Don Haskins Center 20 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony to lead the procession.

 

Volunteers

Students interested in volunteering to serve as ushers should contact ninjaneer@utep.edu.

 

Photo Gallery

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The Order of the Engineer Initiates

Initiates have taken the oath to accept the Obligation of an Engineer voluntarily, pledge to uphold the standards and dignity of the engineering profession and to serve humanity by making the best use of Earth’s precious wealth.

  VIEW THE LIST OF INITIATES

About The Order of the Engineer

The Order of the Engineer was initiated in the United States to foster a spirit of pride and responsibility in the engineering profession, to bridge the gap between training and experience, and to present to the public a visible symbol identifying the engineer. The Order is not a membership organization; there are never any meetings to attend or dues to pay. Instead, the Order fosters a unity of purpose and the honoring of one’s pledge lifelong.

ring

The Engineer’s Ring in the United States is a stainless steel ring, worn on the fifth finger of the working hand by engineers who have accepted the Obligation of an Engineer in a Ring Ceremony. The Ring is a symbol of pride, prestige, honor, and professionalism amongst all engineers in the United States and serves as a reminder to engineers of their obligation to society.

Link #117 was established at The University of Texas at El Paso College of Engineering in 1990, by past faculty members Charles Turner, Ph.D., Paul Hassler, Ph.D., Hector Lopez, Ph.D.