Future Students - Vertically Integrated Projects - Purdue University

The VIP Learning Community builds a support community by offering first-year students three common classes with other VIP learning community students, outside-of-class activities, the opportunity for a shared residence experience and a formal mentoring experience. The combination helps students transition to Purdue, explore different engineering disciplines and find fulfilling career paths. College of Engineering students are encouraged to apply for combining participation in this learning community with the Women in Engineering Learning Community housed in Shreve Hall. Students interested in the Data Mine and VIP can participate in The Data Mine - Vertically Integrated Projects. 

Students in the VIP Learning Community (VIP 17911/17912) remain with the same team for both the fall and spring semesters, providing a valuable opportunity to strengthen their technical skills, expand their knowledge, and contribute meaningfully within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. This sustained engagement fosters confidence, team cohesion, and steady progress toward personal, professional, and academic goals. 

Registering for VIP Learning Community

• Complete and submit the housing application and then the Learning Community application. (This can take a few days for each part to process, so it’s important students ensure all parts are completed by April 15.)
• For all other Learning Community questions about logistics (housing location, registration, etc.), visit the Learning Community website.