ITE 2008
The purpose of the Introduction to Engineering (ITE) programs is to acquaint high school students with engineering, math, and sciences and to inform them about the general requirements and demands of various undergraduate studies in engineering at the University of Virginia.
The ITE program was established in 1987 as MITE and is designed to give rising high school juniors and seniors a broad, but comprehensive experience in the study of engineering at the University of Virginia. Participants experience many aspects of the University life in a supervised atmosphere, including living in residence halls, eating in dining halls around the grounds and interacting with fellow students from Virginia and all over the country.
The program format includes daily participation in introductory engineering course work, seminars on college admissions and financial aid, demonstrations, experiments and departmental and university tours. Faculty members and graduate students from various departments give lectures and answer questions relating to studies and careers in the different engineering disciplines.
Who Can Attend?
The ITE program is open to students who have completed their junior year of high school. Qualified rising juniors will also be considered if space permits. Applicants will be selected on the following criteria:
- Scholastic Perfomance where a "B" average is the minimum
- Performance in college-preparatory courses such as mathematics and the sciences
- Standardized test scores such as the PSAT, SAT and other Achievement Tests
- Exposure to Pre-Engineering Classes
- Interest and Motivation as expressed in applicants 1-2 page essay
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ITE 2005 participants
When and Where is ITE held?
The program is traditionally held in mid-July lasting one week. The dates do vary slightly from year to year. This year, ITE will be held from Sunday, July 6 to Saturday July 11, 2008, on the University of Virginia grounds in Charlottesville located in central Virginia.
What's the Cost?
The University will provide room and board. However, participants must arrage for their transportation to and from the program. Charlottesville and the University of Virginia is acessible by automobile, airplane (Charlottesville Airport), train and bus.
A $300 entrance fee is required upon acceptance into the Introduction to Engineering program. Limited scholarship funds are available upon demonstrated need.
Application and Selection Process:
Please complete and mail the application to the Center for Diversity in Engineering postmarked by April 18, 2008. Selected students will be notified by May 18, 2008.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the CDE office.
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