Students gain early exposure to college expectations and earn a Rutgers Pre-College Digital Badge credential to showcase on college applications and resumes.
The Rutgers University Pre-College Academies - Engineering program offers high school students an immersive, one-week residential experience designed to introduce them to various engineering disciplines. Participants engage in hands-on, collaborative projects, explore lab experiments, and witness technology demonstrations in cutting-edge facilities. The curriculum covers a wide range of engineering fields, including aerospace, biochemical, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, forensic, industrial, material science, mechanical, and systems engineering. Students learn directly from Rutgers faculty, researchers, and student mentors, gaining insights into real-world applications and career paths in engineering. The program aims to build new skills, foster connections with peers and mentors, and provide a dynamic environment for exploring STEM interests. Upon completion, students earn a Rutgers Pre-College Digital Badge credential.
A typical day includes academic workshops, facility tours/labs, guest speakers, and group projects, with supervised evening activities such as movie nights, recreation, or crafts.
This program is ideal for high school students completing their sophomore and junior year, aged 16 to 18, who are interested in exploring various engineering disciplines and experiencing college life at a top-tier research university.
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
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