Connect Program
Texas ECE’s Connect Program is a strategic recruiting partnership designed to help industry partners build a strong, visible, and sustained presence within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UT Austin. With access to more than 2,200 electrical and computer engineering students in a top-10 nationally ranked program, Connect offers high-impact opportunities to engage with top tech talent throughout the academic year.
Why Join the Connect Program?
Becoming a Connect Program member is the most efficient way to reach our talented student population. Whether you're recruiting for internships, full-time roles, or early talent development, the program increases your brand visibility and provides exclusive access to resources that help you make the most of your time on campus.
As a Connect Partner, your company will:
✅ Receive a dedicated account manager to craft your custom campus recruiting strategy
✅ Enjoy priority booking for campus events
✅ Gain targeted access to key student groups and demographics
✅ Be first in line to participate in and sponsor student events, workshops, scholarships, and other high-impact experiences
✅ Build informal relationships through office hours, tech talks, and lobby days in our department's home building
✅ Support educational programs, outreach efforts, and student success through your annual contribution
Exclusive Member Benefits
Depending on your membership tier, benefits include:
- Guaranteed space at Bonanza, plus invites to exclusive flagship events like Graduate Recruiting in early fall
- Invitations to Lobby Day, Tech Talks, and Graduate Recruiting
- Organized campus visits with department support
- Partnership opportunities with student organizations, including sponsored events
- Extend your visibility to related majors across engineering beyond Texas ECE
- Opportunities to leverage alumni in your recruiting efforts
Membership Tiers
Tier | Annual Contributions | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Partner | $20,000 | Full access to Connect benefits |
| Government & Startups | $10,000 | Discounted rate with full benefits |
| Advantage Corporate Partner | $35,000 | All benefits + access to 3 student orgs of your choice |
| Advantage Government & Startups | $15,000 | All benefits + 3 student orgs access |
Join the Connect Program
Partner with Texas ECE to increase your campus impact, build relationships with top-tier engineering talent, and contribute to a thriving academic community.
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