What is SITE?

Student Introduction To Engineering (SITE) is a pre-college summer program for rising high-school juniors and seniors who are interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, hosted by The University of Alabama College of Engineering.

Two weeklong  SITE sessions are offered during the second and third week in July each year. The dates for 2008 are July 6-11 and July 13 -18.

SITE consists of five nights of fun and exploration! You won’t roast marshmallows at this camp. As a SITE student, you’ll live in a UA residence hall, engage in teaming exercises, and tour an industrial plant to see engineers at work. You’ll challenge your mind with mathematics, engineering, computer science, and English courses. And you’ll team with other ambitious students in a design competition sure to test your skills.

To be considered for SITE, you must submit an on-line application no later than May 1, 2008. You may apply on-line at http://coeweb.eng.ua.edu/siteapplication/application.asp

You will be notified of your selection by June 6, 2008. Approximately 40 students will be selected for each SITE session.

SITE Fee: $500
The $500 SITE fee includes the following:

• Industrial plant tour
• Hands-on laboratory demonstrations
• Classroom sessions with UA engineering faculty
• Expert advice on applying to college, including seminars on admissions requirements, financial aid, and housing
• UA residential hall accommodations for five nights
• Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
• Supplies
• SITE T-shirt
• Opening and closing banquets for students and parents
• Group photo
• Certificate of completion