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Engineering and Computing Summer Academy

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If you have difficulty filling out an application on the website, please contact us at ess@unm.edu or (505) 277 - 8701 or text at  (505) 280 - 1833   for questions and assistance.

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PRIORITY DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2026. 

 

PROGRAM INFORMATION: The Engineering and Computing Summer Academy offers participants hands-on activities & learning experiences in all areas of engineering and computer science. Students meet with engineering & computer science students as well as STEM faculty and industry professionals.

Students can choose from three different options:

  • Non-residential/commuter (prev. UNITE; Tuition, lunches, and instructional materials are fully covered. Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn a small stipend for their participation):
    • June 1st - 12th
  • Residential Summer Transportation Institute (Room & board might be covered, tuition, and instructional materials are fully covered):
    • June 22nd - July 17th

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Students must have computer access at home or the ability to stay on site during announced available hours to complete assigned homework.
  • Non-residential program (June): Incoming (Fall 2026) 8th, 9th, and 10th graders may apply (priority will be given to 8th and 9th graders but 10th graders are still welcome to apply).
  • Residential program (July): incoming Juniors through Seniors with priority given to students who are 16+ years old by the start of the program.

 

 HOW TO APPLY:

  1. Complete the online application and essay requirement (submit via the application form: a 400 to 500-word Personal Statement about why you want to attend the Engineering and Computing Summer Academy)
  2. Submit (1) letter of recommendation from one of your Math or Science Teachers. Teacher must submit their recommendation directly via email to ess@unm.edu, Subject Line: ESA Recommendation.
  3. Submit the most current unofficial school transcript to ess@unm.edu, Subject Line: ESA Transcript. 

Note: Incomplete application packets will not be accepted

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Engineering Student Success Center
ATTN: ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING SUMMER ACADEMY
Centennial Engineering Center Suite 2080
MSC01 1145
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

 

Programs funded by the UNM School of Engineering, the Summer Transportation Institute, UNITE Army EOP, and the US Department of Energy/CHRES.