Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP)
Center for Science and Mathematics Education
School of Natural and Social Sciences
Purchase College, State University of New York

CSTEP PROGRAM GOAL
The Purchase College Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) seeks to increase the number of historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged  students who complete pre-professional programs leading to professional licensure and  careers in science, technology, or health-related fields.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY for CSTEP

CSTEP applicants must be:

    ●   either members of a historically underrepresented group such as: African Americans,     Hispanics/Latinos, Native Americans or Alaskan Natives, or must be economically disadvantaged and meet income requirements.
    ●   full time, matriculated students, in good academic standing.
    ●   New York State residents
    ●   Demonstrate an interest in and potential for, the CSTEP professions, and be willing to participate actively in the program. (See a list of designated professions below.)

Especially encouraged to apply to the Purchase College CSTEP are Purchase students enrolled in other programs such as EOP, MATS, or NIH Bridges, or who were previously enrolled in a CSTEP program at another college or in a secondary school STEP program.

CSTEP PROGRAM BENEFITS:

Research Experience
Peer Tutoring
Career Counseling
Discipline Based Seminars
Inter-Institutional Events
Contact with Scientists
Faculty Advisement and Mentoring
Financial Support Identification
Graduate Admissions Assistance
Internship Opportunities
Professional Scientific Meetings
Multi-cultural Activities

CSTEP APPLICATION PROCESS

Detailed information and application forms are available from:
Dr. Peter W. R. Corfield, CSTEP Director, office NS 3042, 914-251-6675
or Theresa James, CSTEP Coordinator, office NS 3009, 914-251-6648, FAX 914-251-6635, email theresa.james@purchase.edu.

CSTEP is funded by the New York State Education Department.

PROFESSIONS LICENSED, REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED BY THE NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF REGENTS:

Relevant Programs at Purchase College: