Welcome to Engineering Possibilities in College (EPIC)

College of Engineering COVID -19 FAQ

THE APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED

Click on the "Apply now" button.
Submit one application per student. This will include a student/applicant essay of up to 250 words answering why they would like to attend EPIC.
Unfortunately, you are not able to save and return later to submit the application. We recommend writing the essay beforehand and coming back to copy/paste the essay and submit the application.
Applicants do not need to submit a letter of recommendation or send in transcripts. There is also no fee to apply. Full payment is only required once the student is admitted.

2022 Program Dates

Session 1 June 13-17 Rising 6th-12th Grade (Virtual Program ONLY)

Session 2 June 19-24 Rising 9th-12th Grade (Residential)

Session 3 June 26-July 1 Rising 9th-12th Grade (Residential)

Session 4 July 5-8 Rising 6th-9th Grade (Residential)

Session 5 July 10-15 Rising 9th-12th Grade (Residential)

Session 6 July 17-22 Rising 9th-12th Grade (Residential)

Virtual Program $550

Live two-hour Monday-Friday Virtual Engineering class
Daily live virtual office hours to help with engineering project
Live virtual speakers: Cal Poly Admissions, Industry Speaker, College Life, Engineering Majors, Engineering Student Panels
Live virtual Social Events: Scavenger hunt, talent show, and more
Virtual Tours: Cal Poly, College of Engineering, and Housing

Hight School Residential Program $1,850

Middle School Residential Program $1,650

Housing (Sunday evening - Friday afternoon)
All meals and snacks
Monday-Thursday Engineering Classes
Friday activities
Engineering week group project
Speaker Series: Cal Poly Admissions, Industry Speaker, College Life, Engineering Majors, Engineering Student Panels
Social Events: Scavenger hunt, talent show, recreation center, pool, movie night, bowling
Tours: Cal Poly, College of Engineering, and Housing

Highlights and Daily Schedule (Pacific Standard Time)

Virtual: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (office hour 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Residential: Check In Sunday 3:00 pm / Check Out Friday 3:00 p.m.

Engineering topics/courses

Topics will vary depending on the week. To view the course descriptions please go to the EPIC 2022 tab.

Virtual Workshop Requirements