Programs PECAP College SEA FAQ

FAQ

What do I need to do to participate in the Summer Engineering Academy?

Students admitted to the Swanson School of Engineering will be sent a letter along with an Interest Card to determine their participation. Once the Interest Card is returned, students will be selected and notified by mail of their selection.  Shortly thereafter, a packet containing all the details regarding SEA (cost, schedules, what to bring, etc) will be mailed to the selected participants.

If I was admitted to the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering, is my participation in SEA required?

Your admission to the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering does not require your participation in SEA. However, data shows that those students who attend SEA perform better academically than those who choose not to participate. Therefore, participation is not required, but strongly recommended.

Is there any financial assistance available to cover the cost of attending SEA?

Some students are eligible for financial assistance to help cover some or all of the cost of SEA. To be considered for financial assistance, it is necessary that students submit the financial aid forms required by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.

Is campus housing available for SEA participants?  

All students who attend SEA are required to stay in on-campus housing.  SEA participants will initially stay in temporary on-campus housing, but will move into their assigned residence hall rooms at the end of the program. Students will be able to remain in their permanently assigned room from the conclusion of SEA through the start of the Fall semester. SEA participants who plan to commute to campus during the Fall semester will remain in temporary on-campus housing until the end of the program.

If I participate in SEA, which PittStart session should I attend?