Columbia Engineering and Columbia Undergraduate Admissions are proud to host the Engineering Preview at Columbia each fall. The Engineering Preview at Columbia (EPC) is a selective, three-day, two-night program for students interested in learning more about Columbia Engineering's unique educational experience. EPC is designed to serve students who may have had less formal exposure to engineering. This fully funded experience includes hotel and travel arrangements for students and one parent/guardian to learn more about Columbia Engineering, explore engineering opportunities in New York and participate in college admissions workshops.
About the Engineering Preview at Columbia
Each fall, Columbia Engineering offers an all-expenses paid, selective program designed for high school seniors who are interested in learning about our unique engineering education. Participants will have the opportunity to meet current Columbia Engineering students, discover the opportunities available in New York City and learn more about the college application process.
Program Details
EPC will take place over three days and two nights from Sunday, October 13, to Tuesday, October 15, 2024 on Columbia's Morningside Heights campus in New York City. 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.
Highlights of EPC typically include:
- 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 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.
How to Apply
Admission to EPC is highly selective. The application is due Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Please note that all students who apply to EPC will receive a fee waiver for the general Columbia Undergraduate Admissions application process, regardless of whether they are selected for the program.
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, bringing 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
Contact
Please email any questions about the Engineering Preview at Columbia to us at ugrad-epc@columbia.edu.
student:
My college search process began my junior year of high school near the summer. I began working on my college application and looking for fly in programs or other opportunities to visit schools and learn more about their programs. Eventually, I found Columbia's fly-in program and took part in what was one of the best programs of my life. Following that, I finished up my applications, but only submitted my ED application which was to Columbia. Fortunately after being accepted, I committed then and there and awaited beginning my academic experience at Columbia.
Aiman
N.
Danvers, MA
Mechanical Engineering and Energy Systems
Learn More About Columbia Engineering
Columbia University, one of the oldest and most culturally vibrant schools in the country, is known for its distinctive approach to an engineering education. Columbia Engineers receive not only a first-class foundation in math, science and engineering, but are also educated in Columbia’s renowned liberal arts Core Curriculum. They learn from innovative and accomplished faculty in every field, surrounded by the brightest minds in the world. By combining technical expertise, socially responsible leadership and innovative entrepreneurship, Columbia Engineers go on to improve the world locally, nationally and globally. We call this Engineering for Humanity.
Updated Monday, August 12, 2024.