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EPICS

College of Engineering

Do you want to learn human-centered design while immediately making an impact on the community? The Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) learning community places first-semester students in the award-winning EPICS program to design engineering-based solutions for pressing needs of communities regionally and abroad while working with nonprofit, human service, governmental, and educational institutions.

This learning community builds a support community by offering first-year students three common classes with other EPICS learning community students, outside-of-class activities, the opportunity for a shared residence experience, and a formal mentoring experience. This combination helps students transition to Purdue, explore different engineering disciplines, and find fulfilling career paths. 

Please visit the EPICS program site for more information. 

For specific questions regarding the EPICS LC, please email epics-wl@purdue.edu. 

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Eligibility

  • First-time beginning students admitted to the First-Year Engineering Program or to Pre-ABE in the College of Agriculture
  • This learning community is not available to Honors College participants - Please click the link above for more information on how to participate in the EPICS program

Residential Component

  • Students will indicate interest in Learning Communities (LCs) and apply during their housing application process. Students will be informed of the status of their LC application in mid-May.
  • Roommate selection will occur after LC decisions have been made. If admitted to an LC, students will need to match with other student(s) admitted to the same LC. If not selected for an LC, the student's original housing preferences will be considered during general housing placement and the student will be able to roommate match with other general housing students.
  • The location of LC housing will be determined based on the incoming class size and the needs of the learning community.
  • For specific question regarding learning communities, email learningcommunities@purdue.edu.  
  • If you have questions about housing, contact University Residences (https://www.housing.purdue.edu/) at housing@purdue.edu. 

Duration

Full Academic Year

Associated Courses and Information

Fall

ENGR 13300 (2 credits) - Transforming Ideas to Innovation, EPICS

EPCS 11100 (1 credit)- First Year Participation in EPICS

 

Spring

EPCS 12100 (1 credit) - First Year Participation in EPICS

 

Every fee eligible student involved with a learning community (LC) at Purdue will be assessed the $200 LC fee to their university account.  These funds support activities and travel, signature LC events, housing assignments and/or course registration and instructor stipends.

Events and Activities Included:

  • Writing lab tour
  • Plant tours of local industries
  • Trip to Turkey Run State Park
  • Guest speakers and presenters
  • EPICS Service Projects
  • Periodic meals with faculty

Information above is subject to change. If you are placed in the LC, the associated courses will be on your schedule prior to you registering for the rest of your courses.

Last modified: December 18, 2025

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