Purpose + Reach = Individuals Measured for Excellence (PRIME)

The PRIME STEM Project/Student Support Services is designed to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and to assist students make the transition from one level of higher education to the next.  Short for, Purpose + Reach = Individuals Measured for Excellence (PRIME), PRIME STEM is tailored to meet the needs of 124 students who are pursuing and will be graduating in 6 specific STEM majors: Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Health Sciences and Information Technology.

PRIME STEM recruits students who are first generation in college students, who have a demonstrated financial need and/or those who have a documented disability.

 

Requirements:

• Admittance to UCF (with at least 2 semesters remaining)
• Completion of Application
• Attend Mandatory Orientation
• Be a first-generation, low income student, and/or a student with disabilities
• Complete main major coursework for one of six STEM majors – Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Health Sciences, or Information Technology

 

Benefits:

• Priority Registration
• One-on-one Tutoring
• Peer Mentoring & Academic Coaching
• Free computer access and printing
• Exam prep materials (MCAT, GRE, DAT, OAT, etc.)

 

Pathways to Success:

• Professionals: Internship & Career Preparation
• Academic Advancers: Graduate & Professional School Preparation
• Researchers: Conducting Undergrad Research
• Experiencers: Service Learning, Clinical Hours, & Community Service

 

To apply for the program, please visit our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/primestemtrioucf 

 

Or fill Out Interest Form below:

 

 

 

Contact

• Sherry Brown, Program Manager
  • Email: Sherry.Brown@ucf.edu
  • Call: (407) 823-5372
• Desiree Mathis, Academic Success Coordinator
  • Email: desiree.mathis@ucf.edu
  • Phone: (407) 823-3287