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Engineering Concepts Institute (E.C.I.)
(Incoming Freshman in College of Engineering Only)

The E.C.I. is a summer TEN-week virtual academic enrichment program that simulates the college experience-attending classes daily, completing homework assignments, and attending a study group session with tutors. The Institute provides an opportunity for students, who are mature and committed to educational excellence, to prepare for academic success, particularly in math, in their first year as a college freshman at TSU. The E.C.I will provide 3 credit hours MATH 1900 (online), paid by the College. When the student passes the MATH 1900 with a C or better, he/she will start in MATH 1910 (Calculus I) in Fall semester. This Math 1900 should only be taken by students enrolling with an ACT Math score of 24 or less or the SAT equivalent. Students with ACT or SAT Math equivalent of 25 or greater will automatically qualify to take MATH 1910 (Calculus 1) in the Fall 2025. The highest achieving students will be eligible for consideration of scholarship assistance for their first year of college.

Virtual Orientation: May 14 and 21, 2025
Math Class: May 27 - August 1, 2025 MTWR, 9 am-9:55 am (central time), online incoming Freshman Only
Weekly Tutor Sessions: May-August, 2025
University Freshman Orientation: June 9^th and June 20^th, 2025
Participants visit college for 2 weeks June 8^th check in-June 21^st, 2025 check out. (Students cover their travel, TSU provide room and board option for participants)
Virtual Closing Program: Week of Aug. 11-15 during Freshman Welcome Week

Online Courses Available this Summer are below. In the application you can select which courses you want to be enrolled in.

• MATH 1900 – 01 Special Topics, Class, MTWR, 9:00 am - 9:55 am, May 27, 2025 - Aug 01, 2025, Katherine Liles (3 credit)

Eligibility   : Students who graduate from high school in this Spring semester, have been accepted to attend TSU in this Fall semester, and who plan to major in one of the following disciplines: Applied and Industrial Technology, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.

Costs: The College of Engineering will cover the cost of MATH 1900 (3 credit hours) for the students to participate.

NOTE: INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Application Requirements:

• Complete online Application
• Two-Page Essay from student describing why they chose their major and how this summer experience will be beneficial to your success at TSU in the Fall.
• Copy of High School Transcript (note: this transcript is in addition to the one submitted to the TSU Office of Enrollment Management for admission to the University)
• Copy of ACT and/or SAT test scores (copy of official document)
• One Letters of Recommendation from a High School teacher or counselor (letters should be on letterhead, with contact information (phone and email), dated, and signed.)

Apply Using Link or QR Code: 

https://tnstateu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9yT64IZyuYhtA1M