Purpose + Reach = Individuals Measured for Excellence (PRIME)
The PRIME STEM Project/Student Support Services is designed to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and to assist students make the transition from one level of higher education to the next. Short for, Purpose + Reach = Individuals Measured for Excellence (PRIME), PRIME STEM is tailored to meet the needs of 124 students who are pursuing and will be graduating in 6 specific STEM majors: Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Health Sciences and Information Technology.
PRIME STEM recruits students with SAT math scores of 470-610 or ACT scores of 17-25 and who are first generation in college students, who have a demonstrated financial need and/or those who have a documented disability.
Eligibility
- UCF student (with at least 2 semesters remaining)
- Completion of Project STEM Application
- First-Generation, Income-eligible, and/or Students with Disabilities
Benefits of the Prime STEM Program:
- Priority Registration
- One-on-one Tutoring
- Peer Mentoring & Academic Coaching
- Free computer access and printing
- Exam prep materials (MCAT, GRE, DAT, OAT, etc.)
Choose your pathway:
- Academic Advancers: When a bachelor’s degree is just the beginning of your academic career, this pathway will help you prepare for the graduate/professional school journey ahead.
- Professionals: Unlock your potential with this pathway designed to equip you with critical skills and experience needed to secure top internships and launch a successful career.
- Experiencers: Stay ahead of the game with experience in job shadowing, clinical hours, & service learning.
- Researchers: Your path to undergraduate research starts here.
Apply To Prime STEM
To apply for the program, please download the following application. Send your completed application and all of its appropriate forms to the Project STEM staff. Their contact information can be found on our contact page. Thank you!
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