The Lyle School of Engineering has been closely monitoring the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and is following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CED), and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). At this time, we have suspended campus visits, and on-campus discussions with recruiters. The Lyle School of Engineering continues to monitor developments related to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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