Professional Ceremonies

Order of the Engineer

The Order of the Engineer was initiated in the United States to foster a spirit of pride and responsibility in the engineering profession, to bridge the gap between training and experience, and to present to the public a visible symbol identifying the engineer. The Order is not a membership organization; there are never any meetings to attend or dues to pay. Instead, the Order fosters a unity of purpose and the honoring of one’s pledge lifelong.

Pledge of the Computing Professional

The Pledge of the Computing Professional is an organization to promote the notion of computing as a recognized profession at the time of graduation for students in computer science and other computing-related programs. The Pledge is modeled after the Order of the Engineer. The Pledge of the Computing Professional is solely intended to promote and recognize the ethical and moral behavior of graduates of computing-related degree programs as they transition to careers of service to society.

The Order of the Engineer & Pledge of the Computing Professional Ceremony

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 2:00 PM | Lyell B. Clay Concert Theater at the Canaday Creative Arts Center

The Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources looks forward to celebrating our students’ achievements. Graduating seniors from the current spring 2025 semester and past graduates are eligible to participate. The eligibility by major is as follows:

• Aerospace Engineering, BS – Order of the Engineer
• Biomedical Engineering, BS – Order of the Engineer
• Chemical Engineering, BS – Order of the Engineer
• Civil Engineering, BS – Order of the Engineer
• Computer Engineering, BS – Order of the Engineer AND Pledge of the Computing Professional
• Computer Science, BS – Pledge of the Computing Professional
• Cybersecurity, BS – Pledge of the Computing Professional
• Electrical Engineering, BS – Order of the Engineer
• Industrial Engineering, BS – Order of the Engineer
• Mechanical Engineering, BS – Order of the Engineer
• Mining Engineering, BS – Order of the Engineer
• Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, BS – Order of the Engineer

Registration for this event is required. Due to capacity limitations, each student is permitted to bring no more than two guests. Registration instructions have been sent out to all eligible students. Please visit the Statler College Outreach and Recruitment office in ESB G103 to complete the registration form and check your ring size. Registration must be submitted by Wednesday, April 23, at 3:00 PM. For more information, please contact Norman Mihelic at Norman.Mihelic@mail.wvu.edu or by calling 304-293-0896.

Additional Information

• Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 by 3:00 PM 
• Attire: Students are asked to dress in business casual attire.  
• Directions & Parking: Directions to the Canaday Creative Arts Center can be found here. Free parking is available at the WVU Coliseum. Parking is not permitted at the Creative Arts Center – you will be ticketed.  
• Event Check-In: Students are asked to arrive no later than 1:30 PM to check-in. The ceremony will start promptly at 2:00 PM. Statler College staff members will be on-site during the event to assist guests.  
• Ceremony Attendance: To be inducted, participation in the ceremony is mandatory. If you do not attend, you will not receive your ring. 
• What if I don’t know my ring size? Stop by ESB G103 to fill out the registration form and use our ring sizer to determine your ring size. Additionally, you can download a ring sizing chart, courtesy of Zales. The ring is worn on your little finger of your dominant hand.  
• Lodging: Recommendations for accommodations can be found at Visit Mountaineer Country. 
• Questions? Contact Norman Mihelic at Norman.Mihelic@mail.wvu.edu or by calling 304-293-0896.