Summer Programs
Academic Boot Camp (ABC)
The
Academic Boot Camp (ABC) is focused on helping you get the most out of your
first-year at Purdue University. The program will provide you with an
opportunity to be introduced to college-level coursework, connect you with
academic tools to succeed, help you become acclimate on campus, and provide you
with a chance to network with students and professors! ABC is designed to help
you navigate the differences between high school and college to make the
transition as smooth as possible.
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AgDiscovery Program
AgDiscovery
is a summer camp outreach program offered through the United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA) to help middle through high school-aged students explore
careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, agribusiness, plant pathology,
aquaculture, and much more. This two-to-four-week program allows participants
to live on a college campus and discover agricultural science from university
professors, practicing veterinarians, industry representatives, and
professionals working for the U.S. government. Students who participate in AgDiscovery
experience hands-on labs, workshops, field trips, and other group and team-building
activities. Each university that engages in AgDiscovery offers different
opportunities.
Learn More About AgDiscovery
Purdue Agribusiness Science Academy (PASA) Summer Institute (SI)
The Purdue Agribusiness Science Academy (PASA) Summer Institute (SI) offers three tiers: 1) PASA Middle School Summer Institute Day(s), 2) PASA High School Summer Institute Camp, and 3) The PASA Teacher Summer Institute Workshop. Each program focuses on further expanding the understanding of the connection between STEM and agriculture for attendees. Our Middle School Summer Institute Day(s) are one-day regional programs for middle school students. Our High Summer Institute Camp is a two-week pre-college enrichment program for high school students. Our Teacher Summer Institute Workshop is a three-day professional development series for STEM teachers.
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Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP)
The
Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is a pathway to graduate education
at Purdue University. This program is designed to provide equal access and
opportunities to underrepresented and diverse students by preparing students
for Graduate School by offering six-week intensive research experiences and
graduate school resources that contribute to student's professional and
academic growth.
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The
Graduate Bridge Program (Bridge)
The
Purdue Graduate Bridge program offers incoming graduate students a unique
opportunity to participate in funded summer research and mentoring. Graduate
Bridge is particularly interested in underrepresented students admitted to one
of the STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) disciplines. Their
department must nominate the student for participation in the program.
Learn more
about the Graduate Bridge Program