Since becoming an Atlanta University Center Consortium partner institution in 2012, 12 Atlanta University Center Dual Degree Engineering Program students have attended Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.
Two world-renowned universities on one dynamic campus, IUPUI is an urban research university in the center of the nation’s 12th largest city and was created in 1969 as a partnership between Indiana and Purdue universities. The campus is within walking distance from internationally recognized museums, galleries, hospitals, state government, professional sports venues, live music and restaurants.
Purdue University Engineering Degrees
- Students who earn their degree in engineering on the IUPUI campus leave with a degree from Purdue University.
- Engineering degrees offered are biomedical engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, energy engineering, mechanical engineering, motorsports engineering and interdisciplinary engineering.
AUCC/DDEP to IUPUI alumni pictured left to right: Patrick Brobbey, Morehouse, 2013/IUPUI, 2016; Melody Thomas, CAU, 2013/IUPUI, 2016; and Brian McGuire, CAU, 2013/IUPUI, 2016.
Scholarships Available
Purdue School of Engineering and Technology Scholarship Opportunities:
AUC Leadership Scholarship
- Students with a CGPA of 3.0 from Clark Atlanta, Morehouse, Spelman – $20,000 annual scholarship (estimated)
- Estimated annual tuition costs after scholarship – $11,000 per year
AUC Transfer Scholarship
- Students with a CGPA 2.8 – 2.99 receive a $5,000 annual scholarship.
IUPUI Campus Scholarship Opportunities:
- Diversity Scholars Research Program
- Norman Brown Diversity and Leadership Program
- Commitment to Engineering Excellence
Information on the IUPUI campus scholarships can be found at: www.iupui.edu/~scentral/
Diversity & Resources
Multicultural Success Center
IUPUI has many resources available to help students succeed. The Math Assistance Center, the Writing Center, the Bepko Learning Center, and the Multicultural Success Center are just a few.
The Multicultural Success Center has a focus on cultural programming, awareness and understanding as well as academic success and mentoring, student organization development and support and leadership development.
National Society of Black Engineers 
The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology has an active NSBE chapter. Funding from the School of Engineering and Technology Student Council has provided funding for AUC students to attend NSBE National Conferences.
Individual Attention
Though nearly a 30,000-student population, students are not just a number at IUPUI. Smaller class sizes than expected exist for a university of its size and individual attention are routinely part of the IUPUI experience.
Diversity Awards
IUPUI is a 5X HEED Award Winner!
The Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. IUPUI was recognized with this award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Among Top 30 Best U.S. Non-HBCU Schools for Minorities
IUPUI received the honor of being named among the 30 best non-Historically Black Colleges and Universities for minorities in the United States by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.
Internships and Placement
The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI, has a dedicated staff to help students find paid internship positions in industry and laboratories, as well as full time employment at graduation. AUC students have completed internships or have been placed in full time positions in a variety of different companies including Allison Transmission, Cummins, General Motors, Helmer Scientific, Honda, IBM, Jacobs Engineering, Lockheed Martin, and Medtronic.
Undergraduate Research
Many of the scholarships listed above include opportunities for undergraduate research. However, there are other opportunities for research as well. These include the Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research program and the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program. Both of these opportunities typically provide funding for students.
Application Fee Waived – So Apply and Make a Visit!
The application for admission fee is waived for AUC students applying to an engineering program on the IUPUI Campus. Admitted AUC students are invited to visit IUPUI. The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI, will provide funding for costs of the visit.
Questions?
Contact Marilyn Mangin, Director of Student Services and Recruitment, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI. Email: mmangin@iupui.edu or call 317-278-2407.
– by Patrick Brobbey, a Morehouse College/IUPUI DDEP graduate and controller integration test engineer at General Motors
