Students enroll in four non-credit bearing courses in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Communication Skills. These Courses are designed to provide further academic preparation enabling participants to successfully complete a rigorous curriculum at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Academic year support services include personal, financial and academic counseling, Science and Engineering Workshop tutorial services, career development and counseling, financial aid, and Freshmen Enrichment Program. Available Only To New York State Residents. A six-week residential program for students admitted under regular admissions.
Participants receive a scholarship to cover tuition, fees, room and board.
Academic year support services include personal, financial and academic counseling, financial aid, and Freshmen Enrichment Program. The program also supports efforts to identify and recruit minority students into the sciences, engineering and related technologies at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The overall goal of the project is to increase access, retenion and graduation of minority students in scientific and technical careers. Participants are each assigned a faculty mentor, research project during the academic year, and summer research at the host institution or a NASA facility. A six week summer program for talented minority undergraduates designed to encourage and prepare for their participation in graduate programs of study.