Distance Learning that is Anything but Distant

The MEPP Difference:

A radically different approach

Unlike most distance programs that simply record or stream videos of on-campus lectures, MEPP uses your computer and the Internet to create a highly collaborative world.

You learn closely through daily, meaningful interaction with experienced peers and industry-experienced senior faculty.

The results speak for themselves:
  • MEPP has graduated over 200 engineers
  • The graduation rate from the MEPP program is 97%

No interruption to your career, work or travel

In the MEPP program, you'll use the Internet, live Webconferencing and software applications to complete assignments and participate in group projects. You will experience a flexible learning environment designed to make the best use of your time.

There's no need to work around an awkward schedule to attend sessions on campus or at a videoconferencing facility. Instead, MEPP fits your life, allowing you to maintain your current work, travel and family schedules without missing a class.

The only times you will need to visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus are during the weeklong summer residencies scheduled each August.

The right combination of flexibility and support

While you get to choose when to do most of your work each week, the fixed curriculum and semester schedule help you maintain focus and consistent progress.

This flexible but structured approach produces graduates with valuable new skills, not frustrated dropouts.

A collaborative learning cohort

Each year, only 30 experienced engineers are admitted to the MEPP program. This group will progress through the program as a stable group, allowing you to build strong, supportive relationships with your classmates.

Graduates consistently refer to the cohort-based approach as essential to providing the consistent, personal encouragement and support that makes on-time graduation achievable.

A rich learning environment

The MEPP program is designed to encourage participation in insightful discussions, collaboration on team projects and learning from each other. You will be able to talk shop in each course with your fellow engineers, creating a far richer experience than on-campus courses where other students have limited professional experience.

Learn more:

A Typical Week in the MEPP Program
What Students Say about MEPP Distance Learning