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Vertically Integrated Projects
The Vertically-Integrated Projects (VIP) Learning Community provides an opportunity for first-year engineering students to engage with other undergraduates (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) and graduate student and faculty mentors in authentic and extended research and design projects on multi-disciplinary VIP teams that are typically related to active research areas of Purdue faculty members. Most projects in VIP last multiple years. Please visit the VIP site for a list of current and future teams.
Participating in this learning community will assist you in integrating into the Purdue Engineering community and program and help support your engagement in research and design activities. It is a fantastic way to kick off your Engineering studies at Purdue!
For specific questions regarding the VIP LC, please email vip@purdue.edu.
Eligibility
- First-time beginning students admitted to the First-Year Engineering Program or to ABE or Pre-ABE in the College of Agriculture
- This LC is not available to Honors College participants
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
VIP 17911 (1 credit) - First-Year VIP learning community course I
Spring
VIP 17912 (1 credit) - First-Year VIP learning community course II
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:
- Social gatherings with learning and VIP members
- Seminars/meals with faculty to learn about their research and careers
- Game/recreation nights
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.
