1. San Antonio Prefreshman Engineering Program (SA PREP)

2. 1979

3. 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

4. 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

5.  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?

6. 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

7. Engineering & Problem Solving Days

8. Engineering Design Challenges

9. 37 Years Of Academic Excellence

10. Fun Educational Field Trips SAWS “Rain to Drain” The Meadows Center (formerly Aquarena Center) NASA – JSC Houston Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas

11. 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

12. Will I receive High School Credit?  Students receive one high school elective credit for each summer of PREP successfully completed

13. 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)

14. 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.

15. Application Timeline November - JanuaryMid-March - AprilMon., June 13, 2016 - Thurs., July 28, 2016 Submit Complete Application Acceptance packet mailed to student PREP Opening Day – Closing Ceremony

16. Be part of a special group of students!

17. 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 78207 Telephone: (210) 458-2060 Fax: (210) 458-2061 Visit and Apply Online at: www.prep-usa.org