Student chapters of professional engineering societies are active at the college, and all students are encouraged to participate. Honorary societies are represented in all three departments. The activities of these student organizations are coordinated by the Engineers' Council of University of Hawai`i (ECUH). The following are listings for Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Environmental Engineering Organizations, as well as College-Wide organizations.

College-Wide Organizations

Engineers Council of the University of Hawai`i

ECUH is an organization comprised of members of all organizations in the College of Engineering. ECUH members have the responsibility of coordinating events within the College of Engineering for all disciplines and to also promote communication between the three disciplines within the college.  The organization has plans to coordinate new events soon!

Engineers Without Borders at Hawai`i

Engineers Without Borders at Hawaii (EWB-UH) was recently established in 2007 for the purpose of engaging students to assist disadvantaged communities in our local Hawaiian islands and around the world by improving quality of life through sustainable environmental and economically sound engineering projects. Through our student organization at the University of Hawaii, we hope to bring invaluable experiences to students via hands-on engineering applications, as well as cultural and ethical awareness. As a member of EWB-USA, EWB-UH is a non-profit registered student organization at the University of Hawaii and operate solely on a volunteer-basis.

Society of Women Engineers

SWE is a non-profit educational service organization dedicated to making known the need for women engineers and encouraging young women to consider an engineering education. The organization's objectives are as relevant today as they were more than 50 years ago:

Despite the name of the organization, SWE encourages students of either gender in any of the engineering disciplines to join.

Civil Engineering Organizations

American Society of Civil Engineers

The objective of the ASCE student chapter is to encourage its members to study civil engineering and/or civil technology and to advance the civil engineering profession. Members prepare, present and discuss papers; conduct chapter activities; entertain guest speakers; and visit engineering works under construction. They become involved with community service projects requiring the collective efforts of many, and read publications of the Society. These and many other chapter activities stimulate broad personal development with an early professional consciousness while the opportunity to participate actively in their civil engineering or technology education.

Chi Epsilon

Chi Epsilon (XE) is the Civil Engineering Honor Society. Dedicated to the purpose of maintaining and promoting the status of Civil Engineering as an ideal profession, Chi Epsilon was organized to recognize the characteristics of the individual Civil Engineer deemed to be fundamental to the successful pursuit of an engineering career, and aid in the development of those characteristics in the Civil Engineering student.

Institute of Transportation Engineers

The University of Hawai`i Chapter of ITE promotes interest in transportation and traffic engineering. ITE was established to strengthen the University's program in transportation engineering by acquainting its members to various transportation issues such as congestion management, IVHS (Intelligent Vehicle Highway Systems), electric vehicles, and airport and harbor operations. The Chapter frequently invites guest speakers and plans visits to offices or project locations to help students get a better feel for these issues, as well as provide excellent opportunities to enhance their technical and communication skills.

Electrical Engineering Organizations

Eta Kappa Nu

Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) is an International Electrical Engineering Honor Society. The Delta Omega Chapter at the University of Hawai`i is actively involved in tutoring services, service projects, and faculty "get togethers." Membership is by invitation only and requires the top 10% class standing and successful completion of an eight-month pledging period.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

The IEEE Student Chapter is an engineering interactive organization. Although their focus is on Electrical Engineering, membership is open to students of all majors. Activities such as company tours and guest speakers enhance the students' professional awareness. Other activities include sporting events, picnics and parties.

Mechanical Engineering Organizations

American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers

The ASHRAE is an organization for Mechanical Engineering majors although other engineering majors are welcome. Our student meetings include guest speakers and discussions about current student activities. Members may also participate in monthly meetings held by the Hawai`i Parent Chapter. This allows the students to interact with senior engineers. Parties and sporting events are other activities we participate in.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME is an education and technical organization endeavoring to encourage the development of new technologies, while helping to solve the problems of an increasingly technological society. The purposes of the student section are as follows: to provide an opportunity for students to begin their professional careers by joining a professional engineering society; to inform students of recent developments in the field of engineering through publication, field trips, and meetings; to promote fellowship and interactions with other student sections as well as professional sectors of the society.

Pi Tau Sigma

Pi Tau Sigma is a National Honorary Mechanical Engineering Fraternity. The Hawai`i Sigma Pi chapter of Pi Tau Sigma is actively involved in tutoring services, and monitoring the ME Computer Lab. Hawai`i Sigma Pi continues to uphold the high ideals of the engineering profession and stimulate interest in Mechanical Engineering. Membership is by invitation only with a grade point average requirement and upon completion of a semester pledging period.