Columbia Engineering Fly-In Opportunity

On behalf of Columbia Engineering and Columbia Undergraduate Admissions, we are pleased to inform you and your students about the Engineering Preview at Columbia (EPC).

EPC was created to encourage high-achieving high school seniors from low-income backgrounds to explore an engineering education at Columbia. This year EPC is taking place on Sunday, October 13, through Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Program Highlights Include:

• 100% funding: Columbia will fund and arrange hotel and travel accommodations, including air, rail and ground transportation, for the student and one parent/guardian. All meals and snacks during the program will be provided for the student as well.

• World-class faculty and research: Students will meet members of Columbia’s renowned faculty and visit our world-class research centers.

• The NYC advantage: Students will experience New York City and the unparalleled cultural, research, career and entrepreneurship opportunities at our doorstep.

• Inside look at life as a Columbian: Students will experience campus life and meet with current students. In previous years, participants have met student leaders from a variety of student organizations such as Engineers Without Borders, the National Society of Black Engineers, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, the Native American Council and the Society of Women Engineers.

• Understanding the admissions process: Students will participate in comprehensive college admissions and financial aid workshops conducted by Columbia Undergraduate Admissions and Columbia Financial Aid & Educational Financing staff.

EPC is designed for high-achieving high school seniors who have:

• Exemplary academic records, particularly in math and science, including coursework in calculus, physics and chemistry 

• Sincere interest in pursuing an engineering education

• Genuine appreciation for the vibrant Columbia community, which brings together students with varied lived experiences 

EPC is designed to serve students who may have had less exposure to the fields of engineering and applied science including:

• Low-income students

• Students who will be the first generation in their family to attend college

• Students from underserved and rural communities

• Students who qualify for Free or Reduced Price Lunch

• Students attending Title 1 or economically-disadvantaged high schools

Due to the selectivity and limited size of the program, a school-issued transcript is required to apply. Unofficial copies, such as those provided by a counselor or printed from an online grades portal, are sufficient to apply.If you are interested in applying, please email your counselor by Wednesday, August 21, 2024. NOHS is limited to nominiating two students. Please direct your students to our website to learn more if they are interested in applying.