What is CSTEP?
The Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) is designed to increase the number of economically disadvantaged students who are pursuing professional licensure and careers in mathematics, science, technology and health-related fields.
What opportunities does CSTEP offer?
Students who participate in CSTEP have access to STEM-related academic enrichment and research opportunities during the summer and academic year, including:
Supervised training in research methods
Internships
Admissions counseling for graduate and/or professional school
Standardized test preparation
Discounts on graduate prep courses
Academic and career development
Peer mentoring and tutoring
Additional academic advising
Luncheons, symposiums, workshops and fairs
CSTEP statewide student conference
CSTEP's Impact
CSTEP's Impact
- We serve more than 300 students each year
- 80% of CSTEP seniors complete their degree
- 50% of CSTEP seniors apply to graduate school
- 40% of CSTEP freshman remain active through their senior year
- The University at Albany Summer Research Program (UASRP) has assisted over 200 CSTEP students participate in scientific research
- 100% of CSTEP students utilize at least one of the services that CSTEP provides
- 87.5% of students use tutoring services provided by CSTEP
- 80% of CSTEP students plan to pursue graduate degrees and science careers
Last updated: July 2021
Annual CSTEP Conference
Annual CSTEP Conference
The annual CSTEP conference is a statewide event for students interested in pursuing STEM careers.
Attendees present research during poster sessions and oral presentations, compete for awards and network with students from other universities’ CSTEP programs.
About six to eight UAlbany students attend the conference each year. One student from each university is selected to be an ambassador, whose duties include greeting, hosting and moderating guests during the conference.
Who is eligible?
In accordance with State Education Department (SED) guidance, student eligibility determinations are based on indicators of economic disadvantage, in alignment with applicable state and federal guidelines. To be eligible for UAlbany’s CSTEP program, students must be:
- A U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- A New York state resident (for at least 12 months)
- Enrolled full time at the University at Albany
- Demonstrate economic disadvantage (outlined in the New York state income eligibility guidelines)
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or above for students at UAlbany for two semesters or more
- Interested in pursuing a career in STEM or a New York state licensed profession (such as law, social work, counseling or accounting)
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Questions?
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