STEM Academy Application

Deadline
Friday, May 14, 2021, or until spots are filled

Program Schedule
June 28 – July 30, 2021
*This program will be fully online

Program Orientation
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Program will not be in session Friday, July 2, 2021

Closing Ceremony
Friday, July 30, 2021

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 2022.
Be current high school juniors (entering senior year of high school in Fall 2021).
Be able to work both independently and in groups.
Arrange timely transportation to and from campus (the program will provide transportation for field trips off campus).

Attend a mandatory online orientation meeting — if accepted to the program — 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!

Choose which program you are interested in

STEM Computer Science — Advanced

STEM Computer Science (3 credit hours)

STEM Engineering

Computer Science 100 (Discovering Computer Science - 3 credit hours)
Description:Fundamentals of computing; history of computation; computer organization; program design, testing and debugging; web design; computer animation; software tools; societal and legal issues in computing.

Computer Science 111 (Program Design I )
Description:Introduction to programming: control structures; variables and data types; problem decomposition and procedural programming; input and output; aggregate data structures including arrays; programming exercises.

STEM 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.

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Please list the other high school mathematics courses you have taken.

List your current high school grade point average

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How did you hear about the program?

Why are you interested in pursuing a career in engineering?

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How will this experience support your future goals?

Name of recommender

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Please upload a copy of your latest transcript

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