Order of the Engineer
Building a Professional Community
Dedicate yourself to a lifetime of professional excellence. Pledge to uphold the ethical canons and standards of the engineering profession. Clemson University is one of many schools nationally that offer the opportunity for soon-to-be graduates from undergraduate and graduate degree programs to become a member of the 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.
Why Join the Order?
The Order of the Engineer is a symbolic organization that fosters a spirit of pride and responsibility in the engineering profession. For soon-to-be engineering graduates, joining this order can offer several meaningful benefits:
- Gain recognition from future employers and show your dedication to upholding the ethical cannons of the engineering profession.
- Life-long membership and access to a network of thousands of engineers dedicated to upholding the highest standards of excellence.
As part of joining the Order of the Engineer, you will receive:
- A stainless-steel ring to proudly wear and show your professional dedication to upholding the highest standards of excellence in engineering. The ring is worn nationally by all initiates on the last finger of their dominant hand.
- Graduation regalia and adornments – members will receive cords to wear for their graduation ceremony.
Joining the Order
- Plan to graduate in the next three semesters OR have already graduated from an ABET-accredited engineering program. Alumni and faculty can join too!
- Complete the application.
- Attend the Order of the Engineer Ceremony in the Fall.
“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have attended Clemson University's Order of the Engineer ceremony and have received my Engineer's Ring. It is an honor to be a part of an organization that recognizes and promotes the importance of ethical conduct and excellence in engineering.”
Rebecca PledgerIndustrial Engineering
