Engineering Leaders in Transfer Engagement

Empowering and supporting students through every career transition.

⭐ Our Purpose

The ELITE Program (Engineering Leaders in Transfer Engagement) helps engineering transfer students navigate the transition into UF, build community, and access the academic and professional tools they need to thrive.

Today, ELITE has grown into a welcoming hub for any student experiencing a major transition—whether transferring from a college or university, entering UF as a first-year Gator, returning to school, or stepping into engineering for the first time.

Our mission is simple:

To ensure every student—especially those navigating critical academic or professional transitions—feels supported, connected, and confident as they build their future in engineering.

We believe students succeed when they have:

🎯 Access to clear guidance
🎯 Community with peers and mentors
🎯 Opportunities to grow through authentic learning experiences

ELITE provides all three.

What We Offer

Learn & Grow

Explore interactive workshops and events designed to strengthen academic success, confidence, and professional skills.

[→ View Workshops]

Connect & Belong

Build meaningful connections with peers, alumni, and mentors who understand the transfer experience.

[→ Join our Slack]

Lead & Engage

Become a peer mentor or ambassador and help shape the next generation of ELITE leaders.

[→ Get Involved]

🔷 Who Can Join?

Although ELITE centers the needs of engineering transfer students, many students join even before officially enrolling at UF because our workshops are hybrid and accessible.

We welcome:

prospective transfer students
first-year engineering students
first-generation and nontraditional learners
veterans and returning students
any student looking for guidance and community

If you’re navigating a transition—you belong here.

Become a Founding Member

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