San Antonio Prefreshman Engineering Program (SA PREP)

1979

Why attend? Inspire your imaginationExperience college lifeAchieve your goalsDevelop problem

solving skillsExplore careersMake new friendsPrepare for your futureSharpen 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 UniversityYear 3

Campus

• UTSA Main CampusYear 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 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 All 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 TimelineNovember - January Mid-March - April Mon., June 13, 2016 -

Thurs., July 28, 2016

Submit Complete Application

Acceptance packet mailed to student

PREP Opening Day – Closing Ceremony

Be part of a special group of students!

Contact InformationApplication Deadline: January 30, 2016

The University of Texas at San AntonioPrefreshman Engineering Program

501 W. César E. Chávez Blvd.San Antonio, TX 78207

Telephone: (210) 458-2060Fax: (210) 458-2061

Visit and Apply Online at:

www.prep-usa.org