About The College of Engineering Honors Program

At Purdue University, the Office of Admissions is the primary resource for the Purdue Application process, and handles admission for undergraduate students into the College of Engineering. Upon applying, students who select that they wish to join the John Martinson Honors College will also complete two additional essays. Students admitted to the college of engineering and the JMHC are automatically part of the COEHP. All students enter the First-Year Engineering Program, through which they complete foundational coursework (usually two semesters). COEHP supports students throughout their time at Purdue including COEHP-specific advisors and first year courses taught by COEHP staff.

Learn

CoEHP students have the opportunity to experience engaging and rigorous academics. The 2-semester engineering design sequence offers smaller class size, access to the program's exclusive classroom lab facilities, committed faculty, and a focus on experiential learning. In addition to these classes, students will engage with upperclassmen and faculty during academic preparatory review sessions for engineering exams, computer programming, and other topics. 

Engage

CoEHP students will also have ample opportunity to participate in socially-focused and recreational team building events, which will provide balance to the academic focus of the Engineering Honors program. Students launch their first semester by mastering the Boiler Challenge Low Ropes course with their classmates. Additional events throughout the remainder of the first year include picnics, corn mazes, pumpkin decorating, game nights, movie nights, and ice skating, as well as small group activities with peer mentors.

Be Mentored

Students will also benefit from personalized guidance from a large network of support:

  • Peer mentors, continuing students from the learning community who have completed FYE requirements and successfully transitioned to their engineering major, are paired with small groups of first-year students. Mentors meet frequently with first-year students in the classroom and in in non-academic activities, developing connections and enriching students’ transition to college by sharing their own experiences.

  • Dedicated academic advisors assist students in developing academic and individual goals, identifying academic and other resources, and clarifying FYE and university requirements throughout students’ first year and the Transition to Major process. The academic advisors regularly engage with students during community events and small group activities, as well as being available for individual appointments.

  • Students will also participate in a series of major exploration events hosted by Engineering Ambassadors. These major exploration opportunities are hands on and provide students with a practical experience for each engineering discipline. Engineering Ambassadors also provide information on their majors, coursework, academic experience, internship opportunities and career prospects during engaging group discussions. These sessions seek to provide support as students identify the area of engineering that best fits their strengths and interests.

Lead 

After students successfully transition to their engineering major, they have the opportunity to serve as a Peer Mentor for first-year students. Peer Mentors earn 1 credit hour in a seminar course each semester in which they serve as a Peer Mentor.  The seminar course, instructed by Engineering Honors Program academic advisors, focuses on developing mentoring relationships, identifying and accessing campus and academic resources, and guiding first-year students through the Engineering Honors program experience.