Joining the EIP program starts a five-year journey from eighth grade to college and our team will be with you every step of the way.
Below is a breakdown of what steps are taken at each grade level. Feel free to jump ahead using the quick navigation links to get to a particular grade level.
Required Programming
Academic Mentoring Program (AMP)
- College & Career Rediness Lessons
- Academic Support
New Student Reception
Family Engagement
- Fall & Summer Parent Meeting
- Family Academy Seminars
Summer Academy (3 weeks in July)
- Academic Enrichment
- STEM Electives
- College & Career Readiness Lessons
- Career Day
- Talent Show
Optional Programming
STEM Fusion*
5 Sessions of Math & Science Enrichment and/or STEM Electives on a George Mason University Campus
*Programming open to non-EIP Students.
Required Programming
Academic Mentoring Program (AMP)
- College and Career Readiness Lessons
- Academic Support
College Success Workshops
- Personal/Social & Leadership Development
Family Engagement
- Fall & Summer Parent Meetings
Summer Academy (3 weeks in July)
- Academic Enrichment
- STEM Electives
- College & Career Readiness Lessons
- Career Day
- Talent Show
Optional Programming
STEM Fusion*
5 Sessions of Math & Science Enrichment and/or STEM Electives on a George Mason University Campus
*Programming open to non-EIP Students.
Required Programming
Academic Mentoring Program (AMP)
- College and Career Readiness Lessons
- Academic Support
College Success Workshops
- College Admissions Process
Family Engagement
- Fall & Summer Parent Meetings
- Half-Time with EIP
Summer Academy (3 weeks in July)
- Academic Enrichment
- STEM Electives
- Honors College Research Seminar & Showcase
- Major Fair
- Talent Show
Optional Programming
STEM Fusion*
5 Sessions of Math & Science Enrichment and/or STEM Electives on a George Mason University Campus
*Programming open to non-EIP Students.
Required Programming
Academic Mentoring Program (AMP)
- College and Career Readiness Lessons
- Academic Support
- Honors College Essay Services
College Success Workshops
- College Essay Writing
Family Engagement
- Fall & Summer Parent Meetings
Summer Academy (3 weeks in July)
- Academic Enrichment
- STEM Electives
- College & Career Readiness Lessons
- Professional Shadowing
- Major Fair
- Talent Show
Optional Programming
STEM Fusion*
5 Sessions of Math & Science Enrichment and/or STEM Electives on a George Mason University Campus
Junior AMP Mentoring
Employment Opportunity during AMP
Institute for Excellence*
- College Courses for Credit
- STEM Electives
- Major Fair
- Talent Show
*Programming open to non-EIP Students.
Required Programming
Academic Mentoring Program (AMP)
- College and Career Readiness Lessons
- Academic Support
- Senior Transition Specialist Services
- Financial Well-being Services
College Success Workshops + Family Engagement
- FAFSA/VASA Completion
- Scholarship Search
- Transition to College
Senior Graduation Reception
Optional Programming
STEM Fusion*
5 Sessions of Math & Science Enrichment and/or STEM Electives on a George Mason University Campus
Junior AMP Mentoring
Employment Opportunity during AMP
Institute for Excellence*
- College Courses for Credit
- STEM Electives
- Major Fair
- Talent Show
*Programming open to non-EIP Students.
Attend Post-Secondary Institution
Programming for EIP Alumni Attending GMU
Scholarship Opportunities
Internship, Volunteer and Employment Opportunities
Dedicated Student Success Coach
24/7 Access to EIP Student Lounge
UNIV 100 Course