MEP automatically adds the following College of Engineering students to our program every academic year upon admission to Cal Poly:
- First generation students
- Groups that are historically underserved in the field of Engineering or Computer Science. This includes students who upon admission to Cal Poly, categorized themselves as:
- Black/African American
- Hispanic/Latinx
- Native American/American Indian
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders
- Pell-Eligible
MEP also advises the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).
MEP events are open and available to all who are interested, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
FAQ #1: Who is a part of MEP?
Answer: Students are automatically added to the group based on the criteria above.
FAQ #2: What if I am not in MEP, but would like to be included?
Answer: MEP is open and available to all who are interested. If you are not automatically included based on the groups listed above, you may complete this application to become an Affiliated MEP Member.
FAQ #3: Do I need to attend MEP meetings to stay in the program?
Answer: No, MEP does not host required meetings. All of our services are optional.
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