Out For Undergrad LGBTQ2+ Conferences
Published on February 13, 2024

Engineering + Life Sciences Conference

The Out for Undergrad Engineering & Life Science Conference will be held in person in St. Paul, MN, during September 26-28, 2024. It should be noted that this conference is geared towards serving students that identify as LGBTQ2+ and plan on pursuing a career in life sciences or engineering, whether it be industry or academia. Students are admitted on a rolling basis. Flights, hotel, and conference costs are covered entirely by O4U.

Here is a little more about the conference: 

  • Out for Undergrad is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization designed to help high-achieving LGBTQ2+ undergrads reach their full potential.
  • LGBTQ2+ engineering students will have the opportunity to discuss being out in the engineering industry and hear from professionals who are out in their careers. 
  • Students will network with LGBTQ2+ peers and professionals from top engineering companies from a wide range of industries across the country. 
  • Students will have the opportunity to find LGBTQ2+ mentors in their field. 
  • Sponsoring companies will recruit students for jobs and internships at the career fair and throughout the conference. Some company sponsors in the past have included: General Motors, Medtronic, Clorox, ABB, Stantec, Ecolab, Barr, university graduate programs, and more!
  • Apply here: https://www.outforundergrad.org/apply
  • For more information, check out the conference website: https://www.outforundergrad.org/

Digital Conference

O4U Digital (O4UD), formerly the O4U Marketing and Tech conferences, brings together students and corporate recruiters at the emerging intersection of the marketing and tech industries. O4UD also maximizes opportunities for students and sponsors to connect during one of the most disruptive times in the history of the Tech and Marketing industries. We look forward to bringing together 350 of the nation’s brightest and most accomplished LGBTQ2+ undergraduate leaders to New York City for a weekend of professional development, networking and recruiting.

Fall 2024 O4U Digital Conference will be held in NYC (dates TBD). Check the back for information and to apply.

Out for Undergrad (O4U) Fall Conference deadlines (all at 11:59 PM PST)

There are three total rounds for applications but applying early is highly encouraged as all rounds are of rolling admissions, with deadlines on:

  • Round 1: Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, 11:59PM PST
  • Round 2: Sunday, March 31st, 2024, 11:59PM PST
  • Round 3: Sunday, April 28th, 2024, 11:59PM PST

*It is encouraged that students apply as soon as possible, as O4U Engineering has historically selected more students during Rounds 1 and 2.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email the O4U Admissions Teams:

By Anthony Arcieri
Anthony Arcieri Anthony Arcieri, Director of Undergraduate Career Advising and Programming, Architecture, Engineering, Environment Advising
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