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The Engineering Pathway Program’s 2026 application is currently closed. If you would like to be notified when it opens, please fill out this form.

Program Overview

The Engineering Pathway Program (EPP) California college students during their summer of transfer between their CA community college and a public four-year institution. There are two main components through the summer program:

  • Summer Bridge Program: Led by our Cal Poly Pomona partners, these brief Canvas course modules are designed to refresh critical topics in engineering to reduce students having to retake courses upon transfer.
  • Technical Internship: Our team works to ensure that students have a relevant technical internship through our exclusive and internal job board.

Program Eligibility

  • Currently enrolled at a California community college.
  • Planning to obtain a Bachelors in an engineering degree.
  • Planning to transfer to a UC or CSU for Fall of 2026.

Application Timeline

  • Application Open: January 1, 2026 – February 28, 2026
  • Application in Review: April 2026
  • Decisions Released: mid-May 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Does computer science, math, and/or physics count as an engineering major?

– Yes, we count those degrees for our program.

What is the application process like?

– The application is brief and only involves submitting a Google form asking for general demographic information and interest.