Benefits of Engagement

“More than 80 percent of employers expect students to have strong skills in communication, problem solving, and critical thinking; and more than 90 percent of employers think these skills are more valuable than a student’s specific major."

  • Explore interests beyond the classroom
  • Acquire in-demand credentials
  • Develop faculty mentor relationships
  • Refine your academic and career goals
  • Get hands-on experience in your field
  • Build self-confidence and your network

Call for Participants

Developed and hosted in Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº since 2018, UROP's Sidewalk Symposium invites undergraduates to share their research and creative presentations with chalk on campus walkways. UROP welcomes undergraduates at any stage of their project to participate.

Register for UROP's Sidewalk Symposium by Oct.5, 2026

Celebrating 40 Years

CU Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº has an expansive history engaging undergraduates in the research and creative life of the campus dating to the creation of UROP in 1986.