PREFACE stands for Pre-Freshman and Cooperative Education. It seeks to create a cooperative environment for students heading into their sophomore or junior year of high school who aspire to attend college. It is a 1-week, 1-credit residential summer workshop that focuses on college readiness with a strong emphasis on math and engineering projects. PREFACE is an early outreach strategy aiming to attract underrepresented students, i.e., African American, Native American, Hispanic American, to Purdue. Participants will learn more about engineering careers, see how engineers move the world forward, and discover, engage, and apply engineering principles through hands-on learning. They will live in one of Purdue University's world-class residence halls, meet current undergraduate and graduate engineering students, faculty, administrators, and learn about 15 unique engineering majors.
National Outreach
PREFACE participants will meet like-minded students from major cities across the United States and Puerto Rico. They will be able to explore the Purdue campus, learn about the College of Engineering and First-Year Engineering requirements, tour selected research laboratories, and examine career choices that relate to their values, abilities and goals.
Hands-On Projects
In collaboration with one or more of the schools within the College of Engineering, students will be exposed to the engineering design process used to solve some of the world's most pertinent challenges. They will complete an engineering project, led by faculty and/or graduate assistants and engage in friendly competition while developing presentation skills.
Academic Relations
Most importantly, participants will leave with skills to help them improve their academic profile. With a strong focus on mathematics, students will have a pre-assessment and receive a license for an online academic program that they can continue to use after the program has concluded.
Affordability
Scholarships are available for students who meet need-based scholarship requirements.
APPLICATION
To apply, please click here.
Individuals of all races, genders, and backgrounds are welcome.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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June 25 - June 30
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| PREFACE is for rising 10th and 11th grade students or students who have completed 9th and 10th grades |
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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Once all elements are in (transcript, recommendation, application) a decision will be made and parents will be notified.
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Yes. PREFACE participants will receive 1 college credit. Students apply through Purdue Admissions and the course will be listed on an official transcript and maintained as part of their permanent record.
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Your institution of choice determines if the credit transfers. Purdue credits transfer to many other institutions as direct and free elective credits.
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Yes, program participants will lodge at one of our residence halls. Lodging details are provided upon acceptance of the summer offer.
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For summer camp essentials, please click here.
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PREFACE requires participation in all five days
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Our programs are open to all students and we welcome all students. The programs are focused to increase interest and representation of underrepresented minorities in engineering.
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For information on COVID-19 guidelines, click here.
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