{"id":41,"date":"2026-06-04T15:37:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T15:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/?page_id=41"},"modified":"2026-11-05T16:42:32","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T16:42:32","slug":"explore","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/programs\/engineering\/explore\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore\u00a0Our\u00a0Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"modal-ready\"><div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-banner purdue-home-teritary-hero \">\n            <div class=\"image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"4 students working in a group together at PREFACE\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4-in-group-working_MEP_Program_hero_1920.png\"\/>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"section has-image-background has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-teritary-hero__header\">Explore\u00a0Our\u00a0Programs<\/h1>\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-teritary-hero__content\">\n                \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover what\u2019s possible through engineering. Build confidence, find community and gain the experiences that prepare you for college success. Explore programs designed for every stage of your journey and take your next step toward a future in engineering.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re exploring Purdue University for the first time or preparing to begin your first year as an admitted student, the Don and Liz Thompson MEP Program offers opportunities to learn, connect and grow through hands-on experiences designed to help you take your next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High School Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get an early taste of college life and engineering at Purdue. Through Purdue&#8217;s Summer College for High School, explore engineering interests, engage in hands-on learning and experience life on campus alongside other motivated students, while also earning college credit. These residential experiences range from one to two weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admitted Engineering Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to launch your Purdue experience? Engineering Academic Boot Camp, available through Early Start, gives incoming engineering students the opportunity to begin their Purdue journey before the fall semester. Earn academic credit while developing the skills, connections and confidence needed for a successful first year. Along the way, you&#8217;ll engage with industry partners, participate in professional development workshops, explore engineering labs and facilities, become familiar with campus and start building your community before classes begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-featured-story \">\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n\n                                            <div class=\"tagged-header-container\">\n                    <h2 class=\"tagged-header tagged-header--gold\"><strong>High School\u00a0Student<\/strong>s<\/h2>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"columns purdue-home-featured-story__container\">\n                <div class=\"column purdue-home-featured-story__image-container\">\n\n                                            <figure class=\"image is-16by9\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"purdue-home-background-image\" alt=\"students sitting around a robot with excitement\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Purdue-Don-Liz-Thompson-SEW-2024_700.png\"\/>\n                                                    <\/figure>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"column purdue-home-featured-story__content-container\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"purdue-home-featured-story__header\">Programs\u00a0for Future Boilermakers<\/h3>\n                    \n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curious about engineering? These programs are designed for high school students who want  opportunities to explore the engineering profession\u00a0and gain hands-on experience of college life at Purdue.<\/p>\n\n\n                                            <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                                                                                            <div class=\"\">\n                                    <a class=\"purdue-home-button\" href=\"\/bop-plus\/programs\/engineering\/explore\/high-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Explore Prospective Student Programs (Opens in a new tab)\">Explore Prospective Student Programs<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-featured-story \">\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n\n                                            <div class=\"tagged-header-container\">\n                    <h2 class=\"tagged-header tagged-header--gold\"><strong>First-Year Engineering Student<\/strong>s<\/h2>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"columns purdue-home-featured-story__container purdue-home-featured-story__container--reversed\">\n                <div class=\"column purdue-home-featured-story__image-container\">\n\n                                            <figure class=\"image is-16by9\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"purdue-home-background-image\" alt=\"Instructor guiding student in classroom\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Purdue-Don-Liz-Thompson-MEP-EABC-2-2024_700.png\"\/>\n                                                    <\/figure>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"column purdue-home-featured-story__content-container\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"purdue-home-featured-story__header\">Programs\u00a0for Admitted Boilermakers<\/h3>\n                    \n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Already admitted to Purdue Engineering? 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