UVU Prep

What is UVU PREP?

UVU PREP is a free STEM Summer program for middle and junior high students, which provides three summers of rigorous academic instruction, educational hands-on projects, challenging homework assignments, daily career awareness and field trips.

The program allows 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students who have an interest and aptitude in Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematics fields to receive accelerated curriculum in preparation for high school and higher education. UVU PREP strives to provide opportunities for underrepresented and first generation students to pursue STEM studies and careers.

Learn more about UVU PREP

Important dates.

Registration Deadline

January 31, 2018

Parents and a student looking at a computer.

Bottle Rocket Competition

Held July 3rd for UVU PREP 2018

Bottle Rocket Scientific Explanation PDF
Student Rocket Launch Instructions PDF

Vacation Time

No classes on the following days:

July 4-6, 2018

Field Trips

UVU PREP students participate in various STEM related field trips, i.e., museums, industry, etc.

June 8, 2018
June 15, 2018
June 22, 2018
June 29, 2018

Sci-Tech EXPO

Sci-Tech EXPO is a major all day event providing hands-on experiences designed to engage and inspire over 700 Utah PREP students.

Date: July 13, 2018

Business and industry professionals present innovative, interactive workshops that help students see the benefits of obtaining a college education and spark students’ interest in becoming the next generation of scientists and engineers and to pursue college studies in preparation for career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The goal of the EXPO is to create STEM career awareness and insight of the practical application of a STEM degree through engaging hands-on presentations, workshops, competitions, live demonstrations, and keynote speakers.

Students high fiving their teachers at the closing ceremonies

Closing Celebration

UVU PREP students participate in a closing celebration, Year 3 students recieve a completion certificate.

Date: July 19, 2018 @ 6:30PM at the UVU Clarke Building

Learning is fun.

Students disecting a cow brain

Students observing a science experiment

Students participating in a tower building exercise

UVU Prefreshman Engineering Program

UVU PREP 2018 will run from June 4 - July 19, Monday through Friday from 8:20am - 3:10pm.

Attendance Policy: UVU PREP students are allowed three absences before probable dismissal from the program. There are no exceptions. Please keep this in mind as you plan your summer vacations and other activities.

Apply to UVU PREP

Requirements to Apply: