The Engineering Student Activities Council (ESAC) is a student organization at the University of Pennsylvania that serves as the umbrella for all student groups within SEAS at Penn. ESAC coordinates the activities of the various undergraduate organizations and acts as a liaison among undergraduate engineering students, SEAS faculty, and administration.

Our Mission

The Engineering Student Activities Council is a group of student leaders committed to building a stronger undergraduate engineering community by supporting student clubs and organizations through advising and providing resources.

Our HANDBOOK

View our handbook to learn more about how to gain ESAC recognition, request funding, and remain eligible for funding!


Our Annual Events

  • Engineering Day - our fall tradition to and your best chance to get free engineering swag

  • Engineering Week - beginning on national engineering day each year, look out for events hosted by all of our member organizations

  • Winterfest Study Break - celebrate the end of the fall semester with cookies and apple cider

  • Jumble Sales - whether it’s for a friend, family member, or yourself look out for our jumble sales to buy a wide variety of engineering merch

  • Engineering Formal - a spring tradition since 2014, come spend an amazing night with your fellow engineers

  • First Year Cohort Cup - a fall tradition for first year students to compete in events, meet engineering peers, and win merch