Develop technical, organizational leadership and other professional skills in VIP
VIP provides the time and context for you to gain deeper insights into your field of study, to learn and practice professional skills, to make substantial contributions to real-world projects, and to become proficient in different roles on teams. In VIP, you will learn to integrate and apply knowledge from your coursework and have the opportunity to develop critical professional skills, including oral and written communication, technical coordination, project management, independent learning, leadership and information literacy.
The long-term nature of VIP creates an inclusive environment of mentorship with faculty and graduate students guiding teams and experienced students mentoring new students before moving into leadership roles as others graduate. Although registration for multiple semesters is not required (except for Learning Community and senior design students), you will gain the most from VIP if you participate for multiple semesters and/or years.
Teams
Each team is structured uniquely to fit the individual projects and has different expectations related to goal of the team and prior knowledge and skills. Check out the teams webpage to find what aligns with your interests.
Registration
Course numbers, Course Registration Number (CRN) codes and instructions on how to register can be found on the register for a team webpage. Please note that VIP must be taken for a letter grade. It cannot be taken P/NP.