ExciTES Summer Institute
ExciTES encourages rising 3rd graders through 11th graders from the El Paso/Ciudad Juarez region to use their knowledge, imagination, and creativity to 1) become aware of the diverse fields and careers of engineering and computing, and 2) be encouraged to attend college, specifically, UTEP's Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering.
During any sessions in the ExciTES Summer Institute, students will meet other students of similar age while engaged in inquiry-based and team-oriented projects and activities developed by faculty and facilitated by undergraduate students. The exploration of the various engineering fields and careers will connect to the Bachelor of Science degrees offered through the UTEP Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering.
Application Process
Students, along with their parents, can apply online to the ExciTES Summer Institute starting April 1. An exact timeline of the application process is shown on our online application page. Upon acceptance to ExciTES, fees will be collected on the first day of the session. Do not send payment prior to being accepted.
2026 ExciTES Sessions & Fees
Rising 3rd thru 5th graders – Elementary Sessions
- Robotics Session I: Jun 22-26, 9am-12pm; $150/student
- Robotics Session II: Jul 13-17, 9am-12pm; $150/student
Rising 6th thru 9th graders – ExciTES Sessions
- ExciTES Session I: Jun 15-19, 9am-4pm; $200/student (scholarships available)
- Beyond ExciTES
- : dates coming soon
Rising 9th thru 11th graders – Challenge Sessions
- Challenge Session I: Jun 15-19, 9am-4pm; $200/student (scholarships available)
- Beyond ExciTES
- : Jun 21-23, all-day/residential experience
- : Jun 24-26, all-day/residential experience
- : Jun 28-30, all-day/residential experience
- : dates coming soon
High Schoolers taking Dual Credit/AP Courses and EPCC Students
- Beyond ExciTES
- Transportation Research Immersive Program (TRIP) – June 23-27
Teachers
- Beyond ExciTES
- : Jun 8-12