Join the Engineering Learning Community
and get off to a great start at Drexel University!  

The mission of the College of Engineering Learning Community (ELC) program is to create a dynamic and collaborative living and learning environment for motivated freshman resident students who are accepted into the program. By housing its students on the same floor, grouping its students in classes, directly connecting them with faculty and staff, and organizing special events throughout the freshman year, the ELC actively promotes academic success and fosters a sense of community among its students.

In joining the Engineering Learning Community you will become a more active and responsible participant in your education. You will form close friendships and establish a sense of community that will provide you with the support you’ll need in order to be successful. A Learning Community (LC) is essentially a companionship of students who agree to come together on equal terms in a congenial atmosphere to pursue a common goal. As an active member of the Drexel Engineering Learning Community you will:

• Live in Myers Hall on the same floor as other residential ELC members
• Have a better opportunity to form effective study groups
• Participate in tutoring sessions in your designated study areas
• Learn from speakers such as faculty members, student organization leaders and past coop students
• Have priority access to the award winning Creating Excellent Organizations Leadership development program 
• Actively partake in community service projects
• Participate in social outings that can be a great source of fun and add to a meaningful college experience
• Take field trips locations in and around the Philadelphia area

The Engineering Learning Community (ELC) will consist of residential students, who will come together for classes and events throughout their entire freshman year. ELC students are required to live in Myers Hall. The community is a great opportunity for you to begin your college experience at Drexel, but space is limited. Acceptance into this program is based upon your academic interests and your response to the questions on this application. If you would like to be considered for the Engineering Learning Community please click here to fill out the on-line application. The deadline for applying is June 13, 2008 (to ensure housing). Please note that students who have a roommate preference (unless the roommate is also applying to ELC) and students who are part of the Honors program (which has its own Learning Community) should not be applying to the ELC. If you have any questions please contact the Engineering Student Services Office at 215-895-2211 or email COESS@drexel.edu.