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Engineering Concepts Institute (E.C.I.)
(Incoming Freshman in College of Engineering Only)

The E.C.I. is a summer four-week virtual academic enrichment program that simulates the college experience-attending classes daily, completing homework assignments, and attending a study group session with tutors. The Institute provides an opportunity for students, who are mature and committed to educational excellence, to prepare for academic success, particularly in math, in their first year as a college freshman at TSU.  In addition to taking part in lectures, assignments, and projects around the disciplines in the College of Engineering (Applied and Industrial Technology, Architectural Engineering, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering),  Student will also take part in a Math mini-course with the opportunity to test up to a higher-level beginning engineering Math class at TSU.  

Eligibility   : Students who graduate from high school in this Spring semester, have been accepted to attend TSU in this Fall semester, and who plan to major in one of the following disciplines: Applied and Industrial Technology, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.

Costs: $250 per participant

NOTE: INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Application Requirements:

• Complete online Application
• Two-Page Essay from student describing why they chose their major and how this summer experience will be beneficial to your success at TSU in the Fall.
• Copy of High School Transcript (note: this transcript is in addition to the one submitted to the TSU Office of Enrollment Management for admission to the University)
• Copy of ACT and/or SAT test scores (copy of official document)
• One Letters of Recommendation from a High School teacher or counselor (letters should be on letterhead, with contact information (phone and email), dated, and signed.)