Housing
Students will stay in a suite-style Drexel residence hall. Each suite can accommodate four or six people and is complete with a kitchen, common area, and bathroom. Current staff members will serve as Resident Advisors for the students throughout the length of their stay.
Meals
Most meals will be provided. Students will also receive Ultima Funds on their Drexel ID cards, which are accepted at many locations on and around campus.
Activities
Past activities include a sightseeing tour of Philadelphia, going to a Phillies game, and trips to the Philadelphia Art Museum, the Franklin Institute, and Atlantic City.
Expectations/Cost
There is a $1000 housing fee for the Summer Mentorship program. Students and their families are also responsible for transportation costs, spending money, and health care costs. Lab fees and program activities are covered by the Summer Mentorship program.
Room, board, lab fees, and program activities are covered by the Summer Mentorship program.
Students are expected to work on their research project eight hours each day, Monday-Friday. "Work" is not limited to performing research but canalso include attending seminars and reading from the literature. Eachmentor will have his or her own interpretation of this stipulation.
While participating in Summer Mentorship, students may not leave for other activities, such as summer camps or athletic training, unless these commitments are of a religious nature.
To Apply
Participants in the Summer Mentorship program will be chosen through a highly selective application process including essays, grades, one letter of recommendation, and an interview. To begin the application process, complete the online application no later than March 15 and submit all supplemental materials by April 1. The top applicants will be contacted to schedule interviews. All decisions will be made and all students will be contacted by May 1.
For more information, contact mentorship@coe.drexel.edu.