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Q: How long has
MSOE been running Summer Programs?
A: MSOE has offered summer programs for many years; more than 10 years in the
current format.
Q: Is there a
difference between Discover I and Discover II?
A: No, Discover is just offered two weeks to accommodate more campers.
Q: What time is
check in and checkout?
A: You should check in between 3-5 p.m. on the Sunday of the program. Special
arrangements can be made for late or early check-in if necessary. Please contact summerprograms@msoe.edu if you need to make any special accommodations.
Each Friday there is an Awards Ceremony that begins at 1 p.m. in the Kern Center. Your parents, family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend the Awards Ceremony. Checkout immediately follows the conclusion of the Awards Ceremony, which will be around 2:30 p.m. Special arrangements can be made for late checkout if necessary.
Q: What if I am arriving
via air, train or bus?
A: MSOE will provide ground transportation at no extra cost. Also, if you
need to arrive a day early and/or stay a day late due to travel arrangements,
you may stay in the residence halls an additional day or two at no extra
cost. A Travel Form will be provided in the Final Confirmation Packet so we
can be made aware of your travel plans. Obtain confirmation of registration
prior to making any travel plans.
Q: Can I bring a
vehicle to campus?
A: Yes, however, the vehicle must remain parked the remainder of the program.
Participants are not allowed off campus unless previous arrangements have
been made. There is no additional cost for parking
Q: Do I have to
stay overnight?
A: This is a resident camp and we encourage full participation in the
program. Under certain circumstances, exceptions can be made for commuters.
Q: Will I have a
roommate?
A: Yes, There are 2 campers per room and we can accommodate roommate
requests. If there is an uneven number of participants, someone may end up in
a single room.
Q: Are the residence
halls air-conditioned?
A: The common areas of the residence halls are air-conditioned, but the rooms
are NOT. It is strongly encouraged that each participant bring a fan.
Q: Are the
classrooms air-conditioned?
A: Yes.
Q: How many
participants will there be each week?
A: We will accept a maximum of 96 participants each week of Discover. Each area
of Focus has a limit, based on lab accommodations.
Q: How do I
register and pay?
A: You may register online and make your deposit or full payment online.
Q: Is the program
fee refundable?
A: The $50 deposit is non-refundable. If the student is unable to attend the
camp for any reason, the balance is refundable.