Collegiate Science Technology Entry Program (CSTEP)
The mission of CSTEP is to recruit and retain students from historically underrepresented minorities (of African, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/Alaskan Native descents) or economically disadvantaged (based on criteria established by New York State) pursuing professional education programs of study leading to professional licensure and careers in STEM fields to ensure completion of their degrees.
Our Mission and Goals
What is CSTEP?
The Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) was established in 1986. It is a joint project with the New York State Education Department (NYSED) that is designed to foster academic excellence for underrepresented, or economically disadvantaged, full-time college students interested in pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields or licensed professions (Law, Pscycology, Accounting, Massage Therapy, Nursing etc.).
The CSTEP Program provides students with many services during their school years to help them achieving their academic and professional goals.
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Regular Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Evening Hours for Fall 2024:
(From Tuesday, August 27th through Wednesday, December 11th)
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. In person (S-124)
CSTEP Staff:
Ms. Francesca Berrouet, CSTEP Director MBerrouet@qcc.cuny.edu
Mr. Eric Bernardez, CSTEP Office Coordinator Eric.Bernardez@qcc.cuny.edu
Ms. Brianna Clarke, CSTEP Internship Coordinator Brianna.Clarke@qcc.cuny.edu
Contact Info:
Science Building, S-124
222-05, 56th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11364
What does CSTEP expect from its students?
Commit to your own success
Seek opportunities and resources
Transform your dreams into accomplishments
Empower yourself through enrichment
Push yourself beyond your challenges
Who is eligible to apply to the CSTEP Program?
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Students who can provide proof of NYS residency for at least 12 months.
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Students with a valid New York State ID issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (non-driver’s ID is acceptable).
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Students enrolled full-time (12 credits or more) for every participating semester.
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Students who intend to pursue a degree in STEM or a career leading towards a licensed profession.
- Students who have a GPA of 2.5 or above.
Please note: Students who report themselves as White or Asian should meet the income eligibility criteria set by NYSED
What do members gain from CSTEP?
- Personalized Academic Advisement
- Supplemental financial assistance via stipends (Free money) and referrals to scholarship
- Socioemotional assistance in times of crisis with referrals to the Counseling Center
- Academic enrichment via workshops during club hours (Every Wednesdays from 12PM to 2PM)
- Career planning
- Time management workshops
- Study skills workshops
- Financial literacy workshops
- Tutoring referral
- Referral and guidance to summer STEM tuition waivers application
- Campus tours
- Resume and cover letter writing assistance in collaboration with the Office of Career Services
- Library orientation
- Internships and Research placement
- Graphing calculators (loaners for the semester)
- Access to special conferences (in particular: The Annual CSTEP Statewide Conference, the SACNAS conference and the Black Engineer Week conference)
- Access to CSTEP Statewide network
- Access to CUNY/QCC/CSTEP Alumni Network
- Free CSTEP swag
- CSTEP Summer Gateway session
- and more...
What majors are accepted by the CSTEP Program?
CSTEP accepts students enrolled in Associate Degree Programs.
Please see details below about specific majors by Academy.
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All majors listed
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Accounting for Forensic Accounting
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Accounting
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Computer Information Systems
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Medical Assistant
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Health Related Sciences Academy:
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All majors listed
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Please note: Students enrolled in Certificate Programs are not eligible.
Resources
List of the institutions which house CSTEP programs statewide
Grant source of all STEP & CSTEP Programs
Great resource for any student interested in pursuing medical fields
Counseling Center at QCC is here to assist you
