Whether through mentorship, social events, or shared adventures, EGL students create lasting bonds that extend well beyond graduation.
EGL as a program includes many components—our Topics in Leadership series, the Ross School of Business focus area, the International Minor for Engineers, and the Master’s degree. While the academic path is rigorous, what truly defines EGL is the culture of support students build with one another.
Our Internal Vice President and Membership Chair lead efforts to strengthen this community each year through events and programs that are often partially or fully subsidized by the EGL Honor Society.
Each month, all members gather for our General Body Meeting—usually held in a Ross classroom. GBMs feature dinner, society updates, and a fun community-building activity.
In the past, the activities have included talent show, game nights, an alumni panel, EGOlympics, and scavenger hunts.
As a newly-admitted EGL student, you will be assigned a mentor based on similar interests and aspirations. The mentorship program is designed to help ease your transition into EGL, be introduced to older members, and help give you tips on how to navigate the program requirements.
EGL has a longstanding tradition of forming IM Sports championship teams in near every sport/season, whether that be Soccer, Volleyball, Wallyball, Basketball, and beyond! These co-rec teams emphasize participation, fun, and community spirit.
Our adventurous side extends beyond campus! Each year, members organize group trips, whether that be camping in fall or skiing in winter, to enjoy Michigan’s outdoors and connect across cohorts.
A highlight of the year, the EGL Formal brings everyone together to celebrate, dance, and reflect on the friendships formed within the society. Many students bring non-EGL friends to share in the community.
At the close of each academic year, we gather for a picnic to honor graduating Master’s students. It’s a time for reflection, celebration, and parting words of wisdom from those moving on to new adventures.
Each semester features new ways to connect including bowling nights, pickleball tournaments, ice skating, and collaborations with the College of Engineering Honors Program.