Saturday Academy
The Center for STEM Education at UNC Charlotte offers a STEM Pre-College Program to broaden the pool of traditionally-minoritized 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 2023 is November 01 to January 30, 2023. The registration portal will be temporarily suspended from November 18-29 and December 20-January 2. Please make sure that you submit via email to stem-precollege@uncc.edu via pdf the following required documents:
- Application;
- Application Fee ($50.00);
- Medical insurance card; and
- Two (2) teacher recommendations;
- Transcript/most recent repord card (GPA 2.5 or higher/grade of "C" or higher in the student's math/science classess)
Re-enrollment
Students who participated in the Fall 2022 STEM Pre-College Program are required to complete the following for participation during the Spring 2023 program:
- Application;
- Application Fee ($50.00); and
- Transcript/most recent repord card (GPA 2.5 or higher/grade of "C" or higher in the student's math/science classess)
*If your child is not registered by January 20th, they will not be able to participate during the January 28th Saturday Academy. They will be able to start on February 11th.
STEM Pre-College Program Saturday Academy Application
Saturday Academy Dates
Note: June 3 is a make up day if needed. September 8, October 27, February 23, and April 20 are Virtual Thursdays (access information will be provided to registrants).
September 17, 2022 - 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
October 15, 2022 - 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
November 12, 2022 - 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
December 3, 2022 - 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
January 28, 2023 - 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
February 11, 2023 - 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
March 18, 2023 - 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
April 29, 2023 - 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
May 13, 2023 - 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
June 3, 2023 - 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Make-up day if needed)
Virtual Thursdays
September 8, 2022 - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
October 27, 2022 - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
February 23, 2023 - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
April 20, 2023 - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
MSEN Day
Students participating in the spring 2023 STEM Pre-College Program are eligible to participate in the Math Science Education Network (MSEN) Day. This annual state-wide competition includes academic testing, Science Olympiad type activities, and more. STEM Pre-College Program sites at Elizabeth City State University, NC State University, UNC Charlotte, and Winston-Salem State University will participate. A 2017 event booklet is available here. Registration will open on January 15th, 2023.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the program, please email stem-precollege@uncc.edu or call (704) 687-8726.
