UVU PREP
Prefreshman Engineering Program
What is UVU PREP?
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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.

Registration Deadline
Date: January 31, 2021
PREP Start and End Dates
Date: June 1-July 15, 2021

Mandatory Parent Orientation
Year 1 Orientation date: TBA
Year 2 & 3 Orientation date: TBA

Vacation Time
No classes on the following days:
Date: July 2 & 5, 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
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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.

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.
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.
Requirements to Apply:
- Current report card
- Teacher recommendation
- Have a 90% or better in mathematics classes
- 100-150 word essay about why you want to attend UVU PREP
- 6th grade student enrolled in the Alpine, Nebo or Provo School District
STEM Resources
- Bottle Rocket Competition Information
- STEM Action Center, Utah
- CODE - Learn Computer Science
- My Physics Lab - Physics Simulations
- Symbol Lab - Mathmatic Symbols/Math Steps
- The Biology Corner