On-Campus Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP)
Although many students participate in off-campus IQP, students are also able to stick close to home and stay on campus to complete their work. This approach can result in close work with a faculty advisor in a research area of interest to both the student and professor.
Interested students can search for IQP Opportunities to find projects sponsored by faculty members.
On-Campus IQP Timeline
Students planning to complete their IQP project on campus should pay close attention to these important dates:
- In C term, faculty members are invited to submit project topics to the IQP Opportunities website. Students should visit the website to review the listing of project opportunities.
- During the first week of D term, an on-campus Project Opportunities Fair is held. There, students can meet with faculty and explore project topics in more detail. Faculty will interview students and form teams.
- By mid-April, students should refine their list of project opportunities and faculty advisors in preparation for identifying a final project topic and advisor.
- By the end of April, students should register for their project as they complete course registration plans for their junior year.