Learning Communities Available to Students in the College of Engineering
Students entering First-Year Engineering are required to complete online tasks prior to registering for fall classes; you will receive directions for completing the tasks from First-Year Engineering. Some of the information from these tasks is used for initial math placement. Performance on an online math assessment may impact a student's eligibility for other courses which may be part of a learning community. You should apply for the learning communities that interest you and discuss learning community placement with an advisor during the summer orientation and registration program.

Bands and Orchestras - Engineering
The First-Year Engineering Bands and Orchestra - Engineering learning community is open to all first-year band and orchestra students who are enrolled in the College of Engineering.

Engineering in the World of Data
Dive into the world of Big Data. Gain a foundation in data science skills while working to solve real engineering problems.

EPICS
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 some of the most pressing needs of the local community.

Global Engineering
At Purdue, our Global Engineering learning community welcomes first-year engineering students who want to develop leadership skills in the context of an increasingly interconnected and rapidly changing world.

The Data Mine - Vertically Integrated Projects
Students in this cohort of The Data Mine work in multidisciplinary teams of students to engage in research-based projects.

Vertically Integrated Projects
Engage with students (undergraduate and graduate) in extended research and design projects. This is a great way to kick off your Engineering studies at Purdue.

Women in Engineering
The Women in Engineering Program invites you to apply to participate in a diverse community of first-year engineering students.