Purdue University – Accelerates Engineering Camp

Open to: Rising 7-9th, Rising 10-11th, Rising 12th (varies by program)

Deadline: April 28, 2023

Program Dates: Varies by program

SEW (Summer Engineering Workshops) – Open to Rising 7th, 8th, 9th graders

  • Students are invited for a week of discovery, engagement, and learning about college and careers in engineering
  • Program will provide academic success strategies, college prep, life and social skills alongside engineering design challenges
  • Students will engage in hands-on design challenges with peers to solve real world challenges
  • Strong focus on math skills

PREFACE (Pre-Freshman and Cooperative Education) – Open to Rising 10th, 11th graders

  • This week-long residential camp provides the opportunity to experience college engineering, including earning 1 college credit
  • Students will engage in hands-on design challenges with peers to solve real world challenges
  • Experience Purdue engineering with courses led by faculty and graduate assistance, tour research labs, and explore engineering careers
  • Strong focus on math & engineering

MITE (Multiethnic Introduction to Engineering) – Open to Rising 12th graders

  • This residential four-week, two college credit camp is modeled after the Freshmen Engineering Academic Boot Camp to prepare students for college programs in engineering
  • Students will participate in activities and projects with peers, meet current undergraduate and graduate students, and learn from Purdue faculty and administrators
  • Provides an overview of all 15 engineering majors and insight into a variety of engineering careers
  • Strong focus on math & engineering

 

Application Requires

  • Online Application
  • Official school transcript – scanned & uploaded to application
  • Latest grade report card
  • Any standardized test scores taken (not required if you have not taken any yet)
  • 500-word essay
  • HS Programs require minimum GPA of 3.0

Apply to any of the above three programs here.