Maximizing Engineering Potential

Prospective Students

The Maximizing Engineering Potential Program (MEP) would like to congratulate you on completing the Cal Poly Pomona University Admissions application process thus far!

If you are interested in applying to MEP, all admitted students must submit a program application, attend the following events, and meet the deadlines below.

ALEKS PPL (Preparation and Learning)

Eligibility for the MEP program is based on math placement and enrollment. Students must be enrolled in a math class that leads to calculus (statistics would not apply) to proceed with the MEP program in the fall. Therefore, students MUST take the ALEKS PPL prior to attending MEP Learning Community & Pre-Orientation event or have proof of eligibility for college algebra or above. Having taken AP exams but not having scores by the Pre-Orientation event does NOT constitute proof of eligibility and will not be accepted. Therefore, students waiting on AP scores MUST also take the ALEKS PPL.

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MEP Learning Community & Pre-Orientation

This event is scheduled prior to the campus Summer Orientation. It is an opportunity for incoming MEP students to receive advising and an overview of the program prior to the Summer Orientation and registration process. Students will be introduced to Peer Mentors and have the opportunity meet other incoming peers form their cohort classmates as well as interact with and upper-division engineering students. First-time freshmen will be placed in set-aside EGR 1000 class sections, and Transfer students will be introduced to special events and topics developed exclusively for adult-returning students.

Students accepted into the MEP program will be emailed additional information about this event, including the event registration link.

Engineering In Your Future

Incoming MEP students (both First-time Freshman and Community College Transfers) are supported during the summer before the Fall term through MEP's “Engineering In Your Future” (EIYF) summer residential program.

Students engage with other members of the MEP cohort, are introduced to their peer mentors, and engage in a series of workshops by both professional staff and engineering industry representatives. These activities are designed to introduce students to various engineering fields, team-building, and community-engagement opportunities. MEP is designed to guide students’ expectations as they complete their transition from high school or community college and embark on their college experience.

Students accepted into the MEP program will receive additional information about this event during Pre-Orientation.

Summer Orientation & Registration

If you are applying to the MEP program, please keep mid- to late-June and early-July dates open. For questions regarding orientation dates, payments and deadlines, please contact Orientation Services.

Additional information and complete MEP eligibility, requirements, and acceptance emails will be sent out to student applicants throughout the application process.

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Program Benefits

Students admitted into the MEP program will have priority access to the following benefits/services: