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!

¡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.

Important Reminder:

The PREP program has a two-step enrollment process:

  1. Application – Students must first submit an application to be considered for the program.
  2. 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:

  1. Solicitud – Los estudiantes deben enviar primero una solicitud para ser considerados en el programa.
  2. 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
Vacation Dates:
  • Juneteenth (Observed): June 19, 2026
  • Independence Day Break: July 3 & July 6, 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
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
  • Ceremonia de Clausura (solo para Niveles 3–5): 9 de julio, 2026
    Ubicación y hora por confirmar

Support PREP

Support from donors helps our students achieve their dreams.

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

What is PREP?

PREP is the Prefreshman Engineering Program (PREP) at UTSA. It is a pre-college summer program committed to delivering science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) enrichment opportunities for middle and high school students.

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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 program

Through PREP, UTSA and its community partners make STEM careers more accessible to diverse populations, particularly youth who have been historically underserved.

Manuel and María Berriozábal impacted higher ed and the San Antonio community.

June 20, 2023

UTSA honors Manuel P. Berriozábal, Ph.D. and María Antonietta Berriozábal

For more than 40 years, the Berriozábals have been affecting positive change throughout our community.

Maria and Manuel P. Berriozábal helped create equitable opportunities for access to higher education.

June 6, 2023

UTSA names popular STEM-based summer program after founder Manuel P. Berriozábal

Published by UTSA Advancement and Alumni Engagement

I am PREP

Prep Student
“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.”
PREP Student, Alumni, Aiden Frederick

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