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Bands and Orchestras - Engineering
The Bands and Orchestras - Engineering learning community is open to all first-year band and orchestra students who are also enrolled in the College of Engineering. The ENGR 103 course is taught by faculty and staff from Purdue Bands & Orchestras. Throughout the semester, students will gain knowledge about career opportunities, resume preparation, and personal development requirements that are needed to succeed in a career with Engineering. This course is also designed to inform students about the resources around Purdue University to help with personal development. Students will gain knowledge in networking, interviewing, and other interpersonal skill techniques, and begin to plan for work or co-op experiences by hearing from current band or orchestra engineering students. Each class highlights a guest speaker who engages students on topics that will prepare them for life during college and after graduation. The class offers academic credit and meets one day per week for the fall semester only. College of Engineering students are encouraged to apply for combining participation in this learning community with the Women in Engineering learning community.
For specific questions regarding the Band and Orchestra - Engineering LC, please email Caitlin Cotten (caitlin@purdue.edu).
Eligibility
- First-time beginning students admitted to the First-Year Engineering Program or to Pre-ABE in the College of Agriculture
- Students have to audition & enroll in a band or orchestra ensemble. Eligible ensembles include: “All-American” Marching Band, jazz bands, concert bands, orchestras, Golduster Dance Team, twirlers, and Golden Silks Color Guard. Please visit the Purdue Bands & Orchestras website to find out how to audition. For further information, please email bandsinfo@purdue.edu.
- 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
Fall Semester Only
Associated Courses and Information
Fall:
ENGR 10301 (1 credit) - Introduction to Engineering in Practice
ENGR 13100 (2 credits) - Transforming Ideas to Innovation
Appropriate ensemble course
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:
- Purdue Bands & Orchestras concerts
- Ice Cream Social
- Game Nights
- Movie Nights
- End of Semester Breakfast
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.
