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High School Engineering Explorers demonstrate their piano interface using Makey Makey at the September 7, 2024 Saturday Academy

The Center for STEM Education at UNC Charlotte offers a STEM Pre-College Program to broaden the pool of students pursuing mathematics, science, and engineering majors and careers. Students in grades 6-12 with interests in math and science are encouraged to apply.

The program consists of ten Saturdays during the academic year. Historically, participants engage in various hands-on-enrichment activities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Activities include: field trips, lectures and demonstrations by UNC Charlotte faculty/staff/students, robotics; math and science competitions, SAT/ACT preparation; STEM Fairs, Science Olympiad and more.  

Registration

Registration for Spring 2025 will open October 28, 2024 and will close on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Please make sure that you submit via email to stem-precollege@uncc.edu via pdf the following required documents:

  • Application;
  • Application Fee ($125.00); and 
  • Transcript/most recent report card (GPA 2.5 or higher/grade of “C” or higher in the student’s math/science classes). PowerSchool screenshots are permitted. Student’s name and school must be evident on the transcript and report card.

Saturday Academy Dates

Fall 2024 – 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily. Registration is closed.

September 7

September 21

October 12

October 26

November 2

December 7

Virtual Thursdays

Fall 2024 – 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day

November 14, 2024

December 12, 2024

Spring 2025 – 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily (Enrollment October 28, 2024 – January 10, 2025)

January 18

February 1

February 15

March 15

March 29

April 5

May 3

Virtual Thursdays

Spring 2025 – 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day

April 10

May 15

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the program, please email stem-precollege@charlotte.edu or call (704) 687-8726.