Why differential fees?
Differential fees support the College's initiative to offer a globally competitive engineering and computer science education, which includes state-of-the-art undergraduate curricula, an internationally competitive graduate program, high-quality outreach activities and opportunities for students to participate in global experiences.
Differential fees can be used in several different ways to support these goals, including the following:
– Purchasing state-of-the-art lab equipment or software
– Remodeling laboraories
– Student club support
– Hiring lecturers, teaching assistants and staff
– Granting need-based scholarships
– Awarding graduate fellowships
Who decides what differential fees are used for?
All students, faculty and staff may submit proposals for the use of differential fees. Departmental committees, which are composed of faculty and students, recommend proposals for funding. Funding recommendations from the Central Committee, which is composed of faculty and students, are forwarded to the Dean's Office for review and approval. Committees meet several times each year.
How can I submit a proposal?
Proposals for the use of differential fee funding can be submitted by students, staff and faculty of the College of Engineering. In order to give your proposals the best chance of being funded, students should work with a faculty member to fill out the application form to ensure that the proposal conforms to committee requirements and contributes to the goals of differential fees.