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Charting new voyages with InteraCKT 16

Setting sail with UP EEEI's Freshie, Shiftee, and Transferee Community

Published Jul 31, 2026 09:35 am
InteraCKT 16
InteraCKT 16
A horizon of opportunities
To help you chart your path and offer a horizon of opportunities, UP Circuit, a duly recognized academic and non-profit student organization based in the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute (EEEI) at the University of the Philippines Diliman, proudly presents InteraCKT 16: New Voyages, a three-day event happening on August 5, 6, and 8, 2026 at the EEEI!
InteraCKT is UP Circuit’s annual flagship welcoming event crafted for the Freshie, Shiftee, and Transferee (FST) community of the EEEI. Designed to help you adjust and transition into your exciting new adventure as an undergraduate, the event provides a platform to meet your peers, make new acquaintances, build meaningful connections, and familiarize yourself with your new home at EEEI.
What to expect at InteraCKT 16: New voyages?
For this year’s iteration, InteraCKT rebrands with an exciting theme, New Voyages! Bringing you beloved traditions with fresh twists and most importantly, a new charming team of Freshie Relation guides to help you navigate your new home.
Day 1: Welcoming event (Aug. 5 | Online)
Yes! You can enjoy the festivities from the comfort of your home. Take those shaky first steps to meeting your peers through fun games and engaging icebreakers that will surely have you hooked. The highlight of the day features inspiring and relatable Kuwentong EEE where current students and alumni share their experiences, struggles, and wisdom to help you prepare for what’s to come.
Day 2: EEEI Institour (Aug.6 | VLC, EEEI)
Continue the festivities face-to-face at the VLC Room in EEEI! Step into your new home and get an insider’s view of your academic journey through insightful Academic Talks featuring invited speakers who will offer firsthand knowledge and tips on your upcoming courses. Afterward, join the Freshie Relations team and volunteers from our organization on the EEEInstitour, a fun tour to help you learn your way around the building, its stories, and chill tambayan spots.
Day 3: Campus tour (Aug. 8 | VLC, EEEI)
To wrap things up, embark on one final trip exploring UP Diliman alongside your newfound friends! Guided by our Freshie Relations team and organization members, you will get to tour iconic campus landmarks, uncover campus lore, and gain a lasting sense of belongingness before the semester officially kicks off, ending the event on a high note.
This voyage is made possible through the generous support of our co-presenters, official media partners, organization partners, and corporate sponsors who share our goal of welcoming and empowering the next generation of Inhinyeros ng Bayan. We owe the success of InteraCKT 16 to them.
Ready to set sail?
Your journey at EEEI begins here, get ready to set sail with us! Register for InteraCKT 16: New Voyages and kickstart your adventure alongside your fellow FSTs. Check out our official Facebook page for registration details and important reminders. See you there, future Inhinyero ng Bayan!

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