San Antonio Prefreshman Engineering Program (SA PREP)
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Why attend? Inspire your imagination Experience college life Achieve your goals Develop problem solving skills Explore careers Make new friends Prepare for your future Sharpen your math skills
Where is PREP held? (anticipated sites) UTSA (Main & Downtown) Northwest Vista College Palo Alto College Northeast Lakeview College St. Philip’s College-Southwest Campus Year 1 Campuses San Antonio College Texas A&M University-San Antonio Our Lady of the Lake University Northeast Lakeview College Year 2 Campuses St. Mary’s University Year 3 Campus UTSA Main Campus Year 4 Campus
Program begins on Monday, June 13 - Thursday, July 28, 2016; Monday – Thursday Field trips scheduled on one of the Fridays during the session Times vary by campus, an average day is from 6-7 hours, plus homework What are the PREP dates & times?
What courses will I study? Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4All Years Logic and its Applications to Mathematics Introduction to Engineering Algebraic Structures Introduction to Physics Introduction to Probability & Statistics Introduction to Technical Writing Computer Science Advanced Science & Engineering (such as Water Science, Nanotechnology, or Cyber Security) Problem Solving Career Awareness Research & Study Field Trips and Special Events
Engineering & Problem Solving Days
Engineering Design Challenges
37 Years Of Academic Excellence
Fun Educational Field Trips SAWS “Rain to Drain” The Meadows Center (formerly Aquarena Center) NASA – JSC Houston Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas
What is the cost? No tuition or fees are charged to students from sponsoring school districts; $300 otherwise If eligible, you may receive free lunch daily and free or reduced bus fares
Will I receive High School Credit? Students receive one high school elective credit for each summer of PREP successfully completed
Requirements: Students in grades 6 & 7 Parental permission A 90 in current math, science and English class (85 or better if in honors or advanced placement) Recommendation from a math teacher and a counselor, science or English teacher Essay: Why I Want to Participate in PREP Satisfactory conduct grades (no N or U)
Requirements: Students in grades 8, 9 & 10 Parental permission An 85 in current math, science and English class (80 or better if in honors or advanced placement) Recommendation from a math teacher and a counselor, science or English teacher Essay: Why I Want to Participate in PREP Satisfactory conduct grades (no N or U) Students in the 11th grade are admitted with special permission only. Grade 12 students (graduating seniors) are not eligible to attend.
Application Timeline November - JanuaryMid-March - AprilMon., June 13, Thurs., July 28, 2016 Submit Complete Application Acceptance packet mailed to student PREP Opening Day – Closing Ceremony
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Contact Information Application Deadline: January 30, 2016 The University of Texas at San Antonio Prefreshman Engineering Program 501 W. César E. Chávez Blvd. San Antonio, TX Telephone: (210) Fax: (210) Visit and Apply Online at: