Launched in the summer of 2005 in the College of Engineering, the Engineering Academic Boot Camp was developed to improve the transition of underrepresented engineering students into the majority campus culture. Former MEP Assistant Director Allene Manning was tasked to condense a full semester of work into a non-credit bearing five-week simulation of the first semester engineering experience at Purdue.
Embracing the best practices of learning communities, engineering students were required to live, study, and have classes together in preparation for global competition in the fall.
In 2006, the College of Science and the Purdue Polytechnic Institute adopted the Academic Boot Camp model; Agriculture was later included. Each area designed their camps to align with the needs of their college. After a three-year pilot period, the Engineering Academic Boot Camp has demonstrated the importance of transition of underrepresented minorities into a majority institution in achieving first-semester performance and first-year retention in engineering.
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July 5 - August 11, 2023
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| ABC is for incoming first-year students accepted to Purdue. |
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Participants will:
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Tuition and Room and Board: Tuition and Room and Board for EABC, valued at nearly $10K for out-of-state and $5K for in-state students, cover pre-selected courses offered for the summer, room and board, and engineering fees. The Minority Engineering Program (MEP), in collaboration with the Emerging Leaders Scholars Program, works to maximize student success and will provide full scholarships for EABC participants to cover the program costs (excluding the registration fee). Registration Fee: The Minority Engineering Program requires a $1,500.00 registration fee for all EABC participants. The registration fee is separate from the program fees outlined above; it covers the incurred cost of simulation activities, engagement activities, and other administrative expenses needed to run the summer program. The registration fee is included in the Emerging Leaders (EL) program's scholarship package for EL participants. Fees DO NOT Include:
Fall Residence Hall Assignments: Housing provided during EABC is solely for Summer 2022. Students and parents are responsible for signing and confirming their residence hall agreements for the regular 2022-23 academic year. Scholarships: Scholarships are available for this program. See the registration link for more details. |
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