All Emerge participants will...
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Explore STEM
Get an intro to STEM courses, majors, and get real-world insight into STEM through off-campus excursions.
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Build Community
Jump-start your campus life, make friends, and get early access to campus resources and support services.
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Reap the Benefits
Get $1,500, earn 1 free elective credit toward your degree, network with peers and faculty, and start college feeling one step ahead.