Engineering Summer Program (ESP) is a fully funded, six-week residential program for students who will be high school juniors or seniors in the upcoming school year. The ESP course curriculum includes math, physics, chemistry, engineering, and technical communications. Other structured programming such as industry site visits, field trips, guest lectures, workshops, and faculty mentoring will help students gain a better understanding of the field of engineering and its applications. ESP is a rigorous academic summer program, designed to attract academically talented women and students from groups historically underrepresented in the field of engineering.
ESP is highly selective and admission decisions are not made on any single metric. We consider academic merit, interest in engineering, student essays, and letters of recommendation, as well as educational barriers including racial/ethnic and gender representation in engineering, geographical diversity, first generation status, limited educational and STEM enrichment opportunities or limited family resources. Each year the applicant pool is unique and reviewed independently from previous application cycles. Application process includes: Completed online application form (paper available upon request); Official transcript; Math and Science recommendation forms; and Non-refundable $40 application fee. PLEASE NOTE: The application fee may be waived if your family is eligible for free or reduced price lunch and other special circumstances.To take part in ESP you must: have a strong interest in math and engineering; be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; be a current sophomore or junior in high school; have completed at least one year of algebra, geometry, and chemistry; and have a minimum unweighted grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Diversity Affairs Office, College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison
1415 Engineering Drive
Suite 101
Madison, WI 53706