National Convention 2025
SHPE URI National Convention applications are live and due September 12th at 11:59PM.
What To Expect
Career Expo & Interviews
250+ companies and recruiters present. Bring your resume and be interview-ready!
Workshops
Tech talks, leadership session, and skills that travel with you.
Community & Networking
Meet mentors, peers, and alumni. Make connections that last.
Who Should Apply
We’re prioritizing impact, readiness, and access. If you’re serious about leveling up and ready to prepare, apply now.
- Students seeking internships or full-time roles
- First-time attendees who want a strong launchpad
- Active chapter members who are ready to represent SHPE URI
- Students with financial need
Costs & Funding
URI Application
Open to all majors and disciplines.
Basic Information
- Name
- URI Email
- Phone Number
- Majors/Minors
- Class Year
- GPA
- Resume
- Driver’s License or Passport
Commitments If Selected
- National Membership
- Ability to Pay Registration Fee of $345 by 9/15
- Pre-Convention Information Session (Date TBD)
Application Questions
- Please describe your involvement in SHPE and Hispanic community
- In a paragraph please explain why you would benefit from attending the convention. Why do you think you deserve the opportunity to attend the convention?
- If you have attended a convention before, please list the convention and describe your experience. Include what would you do again and what you would change if given the opportunity to attend.
- Please write any comments, concerns, or anything not directly asked that but would like to highlight for your application.
FAQs
When and where is the 2025 SHPE National Convention?
The 2025 SHPE National Convention takes place in October 29th – November 1st in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Do I need to be a SHPE member?
Preference is given to active and involved SHPE URI members. To apply, you must be a SHPE National Member.
What does SHPE URI cover?
SHPE URI will cover your transportation and hotel. Registration, meals, and personal activities are not covered by SHPE URI.
Missing classes?
We will provide an attendance letter to your professors. Talk to your instructors early about make-ups or other arrangements.
Dress code?
Business professional for the career expo and interviews. We recommend that you bring comfortable shoes!
What should I do to prepare?
There will be a mandatory preparation meeting for all selected applicants (date TBA). Research the career expo companies, pick 10-15 target companies, and upload your resume to SHPE Connect, and bring 10-15 printed copies. Update your LinkedIn and work on your elevator pitch.
For all resume questions, please see Lauren Creamer.
What if I'm not selected?
You’re still in the game. You can attend the College of Engineering Career Fair on October 1st, upload your resume to SHPE Connect (employers often schedule remote interviews), keep joining our prep sessions, and get involved this semester to strengthen next year’s application.
