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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo: Engineering Possibilities in College (EPIC)
Overview
A one-week residential summer engineering camp featuring hands-on labs taught by Cal Poly professors and industry professionals, with an emphasis on "Learn by Doing." Students are placed in engineering tracks and participate in design projects, guest speaker series, and campus activities.
At a glance
Deadline
Mar 31139 days
Sessions
Jun–Jul1 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
San Luis Obispo, CA
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $1,900
Entering grades
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Acceptance
Competitive; program aims to attract female, first-generation, and low-income students to engineering but welcomes all applicants. Acceptance based on essay and demonstrated engagement with studies.
Application requirements
Essay
Student essay (up to 250 words) on why they would like to attend EPIC
Transcripts
Not required
Letters of Recommendation
Not required
Academic Engagement
GPA, coursework, and extracurriculars considered
Cost & sessions
Session 1 (6th–8th grade): $1,900; Sessions 2–4 (9th–11th grade): $2,100. Non-refundable $300 deposit + $200 materials fee ($500 total). Includes housing, meals, snacks, engineering classes, activities, group project, speaker series, social events, campus tours, t-shirt, cinch bag, lanyard. 15-day cancellation window for refund minus $500 non-refundable fees and 3% payment handling fee.
Financial aid
Need-based scholarships available from industry sponsor donations. Limited funds; early application encouraged.
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