Question 1

What is HSC 2026?

Accepted Answer

HSC 2026 is a two-day conference that will be held on Friday, January 23rd and Saturday, January 24th. A general itinerary is on our HSC Main Page, linked here. The conference is open to all high school juniors and seniors to give an idea of what being an engineer is like and the path to engineering at Texas A&M. There are engineering challenges, a college fair, lab tours, and so much more

Question 2

When is HSC 2026?

Accepted Answer

HSC 2026 is projected to be held on Friday, January 23rd, and Saturday, January 24th, 2026. This conference is expected to take all day on Friday and until approximately 4 pm on Saturday. All times and dates are currently subject to change, so please check back closer to when registration opens!

Question 3

Where is HSC 2026?

Accepted Answer

HSC typically takes place on the Texas A&M campus in College Station, TX, and will likely be in the Memorial Student Center (MSC). Specific details will be confirmed closer to when registration opens!

Question 4

What is the theme of HSC 2026?

Accepted Answer

The theme of HSC 2026 is “Into the Aggie-Verse”!

Question 5

Is the conference only for girls?

Accepted Answer

No; this is a conference open to all high school juniors and seniors.

Question 6

Are parents and teachers allowed to come?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it is required to complete the additional parent/teacher registration. There will be a cap of 20 total parents and teachers allowed to attend.
The registration fee for parents and teachers is $30.
Additionally, the parent/teacher being registered must be the one who is attending. Due to our policy, we are unable to switch places between adults, even for a spouse or additional faculty member.

Question 7

How much is the conference and what does it include?

Accepted Answer

Registration for students: $50
Your registration fee covers:
 • All meals for the duration of the conference (breakfast/lunch/dinner on Friday and breakfast/lunch on Saturday)
 • Conference t-shirt
 • All event activities!

Question 8

Are overnight accommodations included in my registration?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, SWE is unable to provide overnight accommodations. Information about local options will be provided during registration.

Question 9

When does registration open?

Accepted Answer

Registration for HSC 2026 is open now!

Question 10

When does registration close?

Accepted Answer

Registration for HSC 2026 will close December 1st!

Question 11

How do I register?

Accepted Answer

Once registration opens, you can register through our CircuitTree. You can also find the link to register on our Linktree.

Each student must be registered by their parent or legal guardian if the student is younger than 18 years old. Registrations completed by anyone other than the legal guardian will not be accepted.

If a student is 18 years or older, the student has the option to register themselves.

Question 12

Do I still need to be registered by a parent or guardian if I am 18?

Accepted Answer

If a student is 18 years or older, the student has the option to register themselves and fill out their own necessary forms.

Question 13

How do I register a group?

Accepted Answer

For HSC 2026, we will have group registration available on the Circuitree website. This will allow you to register all students at once and make a one-time payment.
Having trouble navigating registration? Visit our Linktree to find step-by-step instructions on group registration.

Question 14

When do I need to pay the registration fee by?

Accepted Answer

Payments must be made at the time of registration. While you are more than welcome to complete the information portion and pay at a later time, you are not officially registered for HSC until you have paid the registration fee. Failure to pay the registration fee by the deadline will result in an invalid registration, meaning you are ineligible to attend the conference.

Question 15

Who can check in/out my student?

Accepted Answer

Attendees under 18 years old will not be allowed to check out on their own or with an unapproved adult. Only adults listed on the student’s Approved Adult Form can check their student in and out.

No exceptions will be made to this rule so that we can ensure the safety of our participants. More information will be provided after registration is complete.

Question 16

Is there a dress code for the conference?

Accepted Answer

There is no formal dress code for the entirety of the conference. Our only requirement is that students wear closed-toed shoes and long pants on the day of lab tours. The banquet or any other activity does not require any special clothing. Please note that students will be walking outside throughout the two days, so please make sure they dress for the weather.

Question 17

Will I receive an excused absence letter for school?

Accepted Answer

Excused absence letters can be requested when checking out on Saturday of the conference. If you need an excused absence letter before the conference, please email hsc@swetamu.org.(mailto:hsc@swetamu.org)

Question 18

If I can no longer attend, how do I cancel and get a refund?

Accepted Answer

Refunds can be issued until the refund deadline. To cancel your registration and request a refund, the legal guardian/parent must email us the registrant's full name and proof of registration. Our email is hsc@swetamu.org. (hsc@swetamu.org.)

Question 19

Was your question not answered here?

Accepted Answer

Please send an email to hsc@swetamu.org,(hsc@swetamu.org) and one of our three co-chairs will respond to you as soon as they can. If you have not heard back within 48 hours, please send a follow up to make sure your message was not sent to their spam folder.

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