UNC Charlotte STEM Pre-College Program

Parent Orientation, Thursday, August 10, 2023

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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 Fall 2023 has been extended until Friday July 31 at 11:59 a.m.  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 
  • One (1) teacher recommendation;
  • 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 Spring 2023 STEM Pre-College Program are required to complete the following for participation during the Fall 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)

 

STEM Pre-College Program Saturday Academy Application

Saturday Academy Dates

August 19, 2023 - 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

September 9, 2023- 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

September 23, 2023- 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

October 7, 2023- 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

October 21, 2023 - 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

November 4, 2023 - 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

December 2, 2023 - 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Virtual Thursdays

November 16, 2023 - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

December 14, 2023 - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the program, please email vbmack@uncc.edu or call (704) 687-8728.