STEM Academy

Deadline
Applications for Summer 2022 will be accepted beginning November 1st.

Program Schedule
June 20, 2022 – July 22, 2022

Program Orientation
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Program will not be in session on Friday, July 1 & Monday, July 4, 2022.

Closing Ceremony
Friday, July 22, 2022

Requirements
In order to qualify for the STEM Academy summer program students must:

Submit a completed application, including academic transcripts and one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or activity leader.
Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Demonstrate an interest in the STEM disciplines (e.g., mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, etc.).
Express interest in attending the University of Illinois at Chicago and apply for admission to UIC for Fall 2023.
Be a current high school juniors (entering senior year of high school in Fall 2022) or a graduating senior entering UIC in Fall 2022.
Be able to work both independently and in groups.

Students accepted into the program must attend a mandatory online orientation meeting with a parent or guardian.
The orientation will introduce students to the UIC STEM Academy mission, program expectations and offerings, and more.

Application Directions

Complete all required sections of the application.
Submit a copy of your most recent transcript (unofficial grade reports accepted).
Submit the name of a recommender (teacher or activity leader who is familiar with you on a professional and/or academic level).

Space is limited. We encourage you to apply early!

Please choose your program of interest

STEM Introduction to Engineering

STEM Engineering - Special Topics 194 (Incoming UIC students only)

Mobile App Development and Design

STEM Introduction to Engineering
Description: Designed for students who are seriously interested in earning a degree in a STEM discipline and wish to pursue their higher educational goals at UIC. The curriculum includes an introduction to engineering, spatial and computer-aided design projects along with English and Math instruction.

Engineering Special Topics 194 PREP-ME 2.0 - (2 credit hours)
Prerequisite: Student must be accepted into the UIC College of Engineering and have submitted Intent to Enroll for Fall 2022.

Mobile App Development and Design
Description: Fundamentals of coding with Swift and foundational knowledge to build and design an app. Students will have the opportunity to design their own app as part of the course and receive mentorship. By the end of the 5 weeks students will have a working prototype.

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