PREP 2026
Applications Now Open for ALL Students!
We’re excited to begin preparations for the PREP 2026 program! Applications are now open to all students. Be sure to apply as soon as possible to secure your spot!
The PREP program costs $500 for the full summer session; however, there is no additional fee to submit an application.
¡Solicitudes Ahora Abiertas para TODOS los Estudiantes!
¡Estamos emocionados de comenzar los preparativos para el programa PREP 2026! Las solicitudes ya están abiertas para todos los estudiantes. Asegúrate de aplicar lo antes posible para asegurar tu lugar.
El programa PREP cuesta $500 por toda la sesión de verano; sin embargo, no hay ningún cargo adicional para enviar una solicitud.
Important Reminder:
The PREP program has a two-step enrollment process:
- Application – Students must first submit an application to be considered for the program.
- Registration – If accepted, students will receive an acceptance email with instructions on how to register.
Please note: Applying to the program is not the same as registering. Registration can only be completed after acceptance.
Recordatorio Importante:
El programa PREP tiene un proceso de inscripción en dos pasos:
- Solicitud – Los estudiantes deben enviar primero una solicitud para ser considerados en el programa.
- Inscripción – Si son aceptados, los estudiantes recibirán un correo electrónico con las instrucciones para completar la inscripción.
Importante: Enviar una solicitud no es lo mismo que inscribirse. La inscripción solo puede completarse después de ser aceptado en el programa.
Important Dates – PREP 2026
- Applications Open for All Students: July 10, 2025
- Application Deadline: January 14, 2026
- Registration Deadline: February 14, 2026
- Summer Program Dates: June 9 – July 9, 2026
*In person, Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Vacation Dates:
- Juneteenth (Observed): June 19, 2026
- Independence Day Break: July 6th 2026
Special Events:
- STEM Day: July 9, 2026
- Closing Ceremony (Levels 3–5 only): July 9, 2026
Location & Time: TBD
Fechas Importantes – PREP 2026
- Apertura de Solicitudes para Todos los Estudiantes: 10 de julio, 2025
- Fecha Límite de Inscripción: 14 de enero, 2026
- Fechas del Programa de Verano: 9 de junio – 9 de julio, 2026
*Presencial, de lunes a jueves
Fechas de Vacaciones:
- Juneteenth (Observado): 19 de junio, 2026
- Día de la Independencia: 3 y 6 de julio, 2026
Eventos Especiales:
- Día STEM: 9 de julio, 2026
- Día de la Independencia: 6 de julio, 2026, de 9:00 a.m. a 2:30 p.m.
Zoom Session Dates
Oct. 16
5 -5:30 p.m.
Nov. 6
5 -5:30 p.m.
Nov. 20
5 -5:30 p.m.
Dec. 4
5 -5:30 p.m.
Dec. 18
5 -5:30 p.m.
Join us
PREP Sites Availability for Summer 2026:
- UTSA Main Campus – Hosts Levels 1-5
- UTSA Downtown Campus – Hosts Levels 1 & 2
- St. Mary’s University – Hosts Level 3
- Texas A&M University-San Antonio – Hosts Levels 1 & 2
- Palo Alto College – Hosts Levels 1 & 2
- San Antonio College – Hosts Levels 1 & 2
- Northwest Vista College-Hosts Levels 1 & 2 (Tentative)
What is PREP?
PREP is the Prefreshman Engineering Program (PREP) at UT San Antonio. It is a pre-college summer program committed to delivering science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) enrichment opportunities for middle and high school students.
Ignite your passion for STEM with PREP
PREP is not just a program, it's a legacy. Read more about our program, course offerings, and eligibility in the flyer below.
Latest News
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July 13, 2023
More than 350 local teens graduate from unique summer STEM programThrough PREP, UTSA and its community partners make STEM careers more accessible to diverse populations, particularly youth who have been historically underserved.
June 20, 2023
UTSA honors Manuel P. Berriozábal, Ph.D. and María Antonietta BerriozábalFor more than 40 years, the Berriozábals have been affecting positive change throughout our community.
June 20, 2023
UTSA names popular STEM-based summer program after founder Manuel P. BerriozábalUTSA has renamed its signature STEM summer program after Dr. Manuel P. Berriozábal, the visionary who founded PREP and opened doors for thousands of young scholars across Texas. His legacy continues to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.
I am PREP
“There’s so much knowledge in these walls. There’s always college students walking around and I always think, one day that could be me. One day I want go to college and I want to follow my dream of becoming an electrical engineer.”
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