UNITE

UNITE

 

Funded by the Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) and administered by the Technology Student Association (TSA), Unite is designed to encourage and help prepare students to pursue college-level studies, and ultimately, STEM Careers in fields such as engineering.  The UCCS Unite program is part of the Pre-Collegiate Development Program’s (PCDP) Summer Academic Institute (SAI). Unite funds support the engineering career pathway for rising 10th, 11th and 12th grade Pre-Collegiate students.

PCSSC Summer Academic Institute

Army Educational Outreach Program - Sponsor

UNITE

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate in the UCCS Unite summer program?

High School students that have been accepted into the UCCS Pre-Collegiate Program can choose the engineering career pathway that is funded by Unite. 

When does this program take place?

The Summer Academic Institute (SAI) is scheduled to start June 6 - July 1, 2022.

What are the advantages of participating in the UCCS Unite Engineering summer program?

Rising 10th grade students spend the month of June on campus participating in engineering related hands-on workshops in the areas of robotics, drones, 3D design and printing, programming, electronics, etc.  They also take 40 hours of hands-on math preparation for the SAT and higher level mathematics classes at their high schools. They will experience field trips off campus that relate to careers in the following disciplines:  Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Innovation and other related majors. 

Rising 11th grade students will have the opportunity to take a concurrent enrollment college course taught by a UCCS professor/instructor. They will also participate in preparation workshops in the areas of communication, note taking, and group dynamics.   

Rising 12th grade students have the opportunity to enroll in a concurrent enrollment course and they will also participate in scholarship writing, college application process, FASFA and other preparatory workshops.