Institutions that wish to join the EPICS consortium agree to:

  • Meet the “Core Values for EPICS Program”
  • Work toward the “Goals for EPICS Programs” where appropriate
  • Complete annual reports
  • Participate in the broader EPICS community. These activities may include virtual and in-person meetings, such as regional workshops or conferences
  • Create an EPICS website that identifies the local program as a part of the EPICS program
  • Participate in joint proposals to other funding sources as requested and appropriate

Application Process

Institutions must provide the following:

  • A completed application, describing the EPICS-type course being offered on their campus
  • A letter of support from the institution’s administration (such as dean, provost, president, principal, chairman)
  • A plan of how the program will be supported, both financially and academically
  • A summary of resources, attributes, and partnerships the institution may bring to the EPICS program

Once the above documentation is received, the application packet will be distributed to the EPICS Review Panel. Institutions will be notified as to whether their application has been accepted within two months of the date of submission.

Letter of Intent

Institutions who do not yet offer these types of courses but wish to establish EPICS on their campus may request a Letter of Intent to share with their administration to add support for their effort. To obtain this document please provide the following:

  • A description of the proposed plan for a course that clearly addresses the core values
  • A plan of how the program will be supported, both financially and academically

These requests are also distributed to the EPICS Review Panel for approval before the letter is issued.

Core Values

The core values of EPICS Programs are those elements required of all EPICS programs. Following a model of service-learning:

  1. EPICS students earn academic credit for participation in team-based design projects that solve engineering, computing, and technology-based needs in the local or global community;
  2. EPICS teams provide service to the local or global community by partnering with not-for-profit community organizations, educational institutions, and governmental agencies;
  3. EPICS programs support these reciprocal partnerships over multiple years without obligation for remuneration to EPICS.