UNC Charlotte STEM Pre-College Program

Students

Mission

The Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education is pleased to support the STEM Pre-College Program at UNC Charlotte. The goal of the program is to broaden the pool of traditionally-minoritized students pursuing STEM majors and careers. Its objectives are met via enrichment activities on and off the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte primarily through: a Saturday Academy during the academic year; a Summer Scholars program annually in June/July; a research experiences program; and in-person/virtual interactions with STEM professionals.  The program claims: an almost 40-year history; the 1998 United States Presidential Award for Mentoring, and alumni throughout the region, state, and country who specialize in STEM. We are the preeminent precollege experience.

Saturday Academy

The Saturday Academy Program affords middle and high school students out-of-school enrichment in STEM during the academic year. Activites are primarily conducted on Saturdays and for 2023-2024 will also include “Virtual Thursdays” where students will connect with support staff, guest speakers, and their peers via Zoom. Students, grades six (6) through twelve (12), are engaged in:

  • Field trips
  • Lectures and demonstrations by UNC Charlotte Faculty/Staff/Students
  • Lego robotics
  • Math competitions
  • SAT/ACT preparation
  • Science Fair
  • Science Olympiad
  • Tutoring
  • and much more

The enrollment fee is $50 per semester (fall and spring).

Go to “Saturday Academy” for more information about enrollment for Spring 2024.

Questions?

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