Drexel Engineering Leadership Transformation Academy (DELTA) Summer Bridge
Sunday August 24th - Saturday, September 6th
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Program Details
Cost: $750 (covers housing, meals, academic materials, and all activities)
Financial Assistance: Waivers available for Pell Grant eligible students
Build Your Engineering Future
What is DELTA Summer BRIDGE?
DELTA Summer BRIDGE (Build Relationships in Diverse Group Experiences) is a transformative two-week residential program designed for incoming first-year, first-generation, and transfer STEM students. This immersive experience prepares you for success in a diverse engineering environment(s) while building lasting connections that will support you throughout your college journey.
Program Highlights
- Academic Excellence: Strengthen your math and science foundations, develop engineering design skills, and build professional competencies
- Hands-On Projects: Participate in exciting team challenges and solar car competitions
- Community Building: Form meaningful connections with a cohort of 25-30 fellow scholars
- Explore Philadelphia: Discover cultural and historical landmarks throughout the city
- Campus Resources: Gain insider knowledge of university services and support systems
DELTA Alumni share their experiences:
- “I enjoyed meeting new people, making new friends and connections, and getting to know campus because these will all help me in the future and with my adjustment to college.”
- “I liked building the solar car. I like doing hand-on type assignments because they help me learn.”
- “All the activities that we did each day. It was good bonding and a great way to get to know each other. It was great to meet these people and become friends.”
- “Making new friends and being able to build a new community. It’s nice to know a group of people going in so I have a strong support group to lean on later down the road.”
- “The social aspect- I’ve got a head start on making friends and knowing where things are and have also made some great mentor connections!”
Community That Lasts
The DELTA experience extends far beyond your the summer program. Our cohort model creates connections that support you throughout your collegiate journey. Under the mentorship of Terrance Harris, Program Director, along with dedicated faculty and staff, you'll gain the confidence and skills to excel.
DELTA alumni remain actively involved as program managers and peer mentors, providing a proven roadmap for successfully navigating your critical first year and beyond.
Join DELTA Summer Bridge and transform your transition to college with a community committed to your success.
For More Information Contact:
Terrance Harris
Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
tih29@drexel.edu or summerdelta@drexel.edu
215.895.2663
Jennifer Atchison
Assistant Teaching Professor
Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
jsa40@drexel.edu