UVU Prep

What is UVU PREP?

COVID-19 Modified Operations

Due to COVID-19, some of our current department programs are in a state of transition.

Please contact kenzie.lopes@uvu.edu or 801-863-6356 for specific questions or concerns.

We are eager to assist you and are available to answer any questions you might have.

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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, career awareness speakers and field trips.

The program allows incoming 7th, 8th, and 9th (graduating 6th, 7th, and 8th) 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

Parent Student Handbook

Important dates

Registration Deadline

Date: January 31, 2021

PREP Start and End Dates

Date: June 1-July 15, 2021

Parents and a student looking at a computer.

Mandatory Parent Orientation

Year 1 Orientation date: TBA

Year 2 & 3 Orientation date: TBA

Vacation Time

No classes on the following days:

Date: July 1-2, 2021

Field Trips

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

Date: June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2021

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: TBA

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 are recognized as completing all 3 years of UVU PREP.

Date: July 15, 2021

Learning is fun.

Students disecting a cow brain

Students observing a science experiment

Students participating in a tower building exercise

UVU Prefreshman Engineering Program

Attendance Policy: UVU PREP students are allowed three absences before probable dismissal from the program. Please keep this in mind as you plan your summer vacations and other activities.

Apply to UVU PREP

Requirements to Apply: