Technology Camps

 Looking for a heads up on College?

You've made it through high school and the ever important decision of where to attend college. So far you're on the right track. College, however, is a completely different ball game that many students are not ready for, even those who have performed well in the past.

The ABC program offers you a step up in your preparation for a college career. Some of the goals of the ABC program are to:

• Introduce incoming freshman to college level work & discipline
• Provide students with academic tools to succeed in the Colleges of Technology, Science and Engineering
• Acclimate students to campus
• Establish a beneficial network between students and professors

 Why Attend?

There are multiple benefits to your participation in this program including:

• Being introduced to Technology, Science and Engineering classes
• Getting a chance to experience college before it counts towards your GPA
• Starting your freshman year with a confidence that comes from already knowing some of the important material
• $2000 scholarship for highest performing Technology student at the camp

During your four week attendance in the program, you will take classes in the subjects of (but not limited to):

• Mathematics
• English
• Group Project
• Technology courses and labs
• Time Management

In addition, since college isn’t all work, you will engage in various recreational opportunities throughout the program.

 Camp Specifics:

Registration:

To register for the ABC program, fill out the registration form and return it to the address listed, or apply online. If you are admitted to the program you will be contacted by the college and directed to Purdue Conferences for payment.
Note: Registration to the program is limited to the first 15 students.

Accommodations:

Participants may check in on Sunday, July 6, between 1:30 and 3 p.m. in Earhart Hall. Please allow ample travel time because the program will begin promptly at 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Cost:

Thanks to a grant from the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) and corporate sponsors there is a minimal cost for the ABC program of $500. This fee will cover extra-curricular activities. In addition, you will need to purchase textbooks and supplies for class.

Students with a strong desire to attend the program, but who lack financial means, should contact Toni Munguia, director of the Technology Diversity Program, at (765) 494-7522 or email: amunguia@purdue.edu. Scholarships are available.

In accordance with Purdue policies, all persons have equal access to Purdue University's educational programs, services and activities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. A more complete statement of Purdue's policies of equal access and equal opportunity is also available. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these policies, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Human Relations at vphr@purdue.edu or 765-494-5830.