The Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) is a New York State grant-funded program that was designed to prepare historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students to enter college and increase participation in math, science, technology, health-related fields, and licensed professions. Union College has been awarded the STEP grant since 1994 to partner with local schools and provide high-quality STEM instruction to students enrolled in the program.
All STEP services and resources are offered at no cost to participants. For more information please email STEP@union.edu.
Program Highlights
- Academic Tutoring and Mentoring
- SAT/ ACT Prep
- STEM and Healthcare Profession Workshops
- Field Trips and College Visits
- Research Opportunities
- Summer Programming
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Academic Year 2023-2024 Application
Applications for Academic Year STEP are accepted on a rolling basis.
Summer STEP 2024 Schedule of Events (Coming Soon)
Prospective Students
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Eligibility Requirements
To enroll in STEP, students must be:
- A New York State resident
- Enrolled in Grades 7-12
- A member of a historically underrepresented group (as defined by NYSED): African-American/Black, Latino/Hispanic or Native American/Alaskan Native
OR - Economically disadvantaged as per the NSYED Income Eligibility Criteria
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Summer STEP
Summer STEP offers students a learning opportunity through classroom instruction, hands on activities, educational field trips, and mentoring by Union College students. These will be one day experiences that will dive into topics with hands-on experience.
2024 Summer STEP Program Dates:
- Saturday, June 22nd
- Thursday, June 27th
- Friday, June 28th
- Saturday, June 29th
2024 Summer Internship Opportunities (Coming Soon)
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Academic Year STEP
Opportunities Include:
Tutoring and Mentoring
- Virtual and In-Person Opportunities
- Kaplan Live Online SAT/ACT Prep Opportunities
Discovery Programs
- STEM Workshops Presented by Union College Faculty, Staff, Students and STEM Professionals
- STEM Field Trip Opportunities
- College Visits
Research and Curriculum
- STEM Research Opportunities
- Curriculum Taught by Union College Professors
Guardian Series
- Workshops Provided for the Guardians/Family to Answer Higher Education Questions
- College Admissions Directors
- Opportunity Program Directors
One on One Family/Student Meetings
- Discussion of Goals
- Academic Mentoring
- Time Management Skills
- College Application Process
Current Students
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Academic Support Services
- Get one to one academic support in any subject(s) needed. We will do our best to match you with a good-fit tutor to help you with homework completion, test preparation and study skills development.
- Receive SAT prep classes with Kaplan Live Online (students in grades 10-12).
- Senior Meetings - Juniors and Seniors can request a family meeting to talk about goals after STEP.
Please note: tutors are not guaranteed. Tutors are assigned based on availability.