PREP 2026
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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!
Aplica Ahora
¡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.
Inspiring Future Engineers: PREP Summer 2026
We are excited to welcome more than 400 students to the Dr. Manuel P. Berriozábal Prefreshman Engineering Program for Summer 2026! This session marks the start of an inspiring journey filled with learning, innovation, and collaboration. We look forward to supporting you as you explore your interest in engineering and build a strong foundation for your academic and professional future.
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.
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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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