See yourself in STEM.
STEP at Old Westbury is dedicated to increasing the number of underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students participating in STEM.
What We Do
We empower Long Island students (grade 7–12) to discover their potential in science and tech.
Local Schools Served:
Our program proudly hosts students from the Westbury, Baldwin, Freeport, and Uniondale school districts, as well as other exceptional regional schools.
We provide cost-free* pre-college educational programming to prepare our kids to succeed beyond high school.
*Yes, STEP at Old Westbury is cost-free for those who qualify.
To find out if you qualify for STEP, please visit the Apply Now page to review our program eligibility requirements in detail.
We believe that representation matters, and that our kids belong in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math) education and careers.
Learn more about our vibrant and diverse learning community.
“Not only did the skills and knowledge that I developed in the STEP AT OLD WESTBURY program help improve my performance in high school and my AP courses, but also carried me throughout college where I continued to perform research in other fields.”
Andrea Argueta
STEP at Old Westbury Alumni
Westbury High School, 2017
New York University, 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Yale University
Post-Baccalaureate Research Fellow,
Philosophy and Cognitive Science
Our Program
STEP at Old Westbury is made possible in large part by the Science and Technology Entry Program grant from the NY State Department of Education.
About STEP
Established in 1986, the Science and Technology Entry Program of NY State provides historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students with pre-college educational support. SUNY at Old Westbury has proudly hosted the STEP program since 1996.
Activities and Opportunities
Our program consists of both academic year and summer session components including:
Core subject instruction and enrichment
Supervised research training by a faculty member specialized in their field
College admissions prep
Standardized test preparation: SAT and Regents
Scholarship opportunities
Career awareness and development activities & workshops
College credit courses (please inquire about availability)
And more…
Other STEP at Old Westbury activities include:
Conference and research presentation skills building
Internships related to medicine, mentoring, and STEM education
Community service and outreach projects
Character and leadership development activities, including STEP Leadership Fellows
College tours
Career exploration and expert panels
Access to national labs and institutions
Parent group
Eligibility Requirements
Our program exists to provide students who identify as underrepresented minorities (and/or economically disadvantaged) in STEM fields and licensed professions with pre-college educational support. To qualify for STEP, a student must meet the requirements prescribed by the New York State Department of Education.
For a detailed list of requirements, please visit the Apply Now page.
Enrollment
Our program is currently rolling admissions unless specified.
Academic Year 2023-24: Ten-week schedule with meetings on Saturdays 9:30am - 12:30 pm. Tentative start and end dates for Spring 2024 semester are January 27th - May 11th, 2024, click these links for the calendar, and course schedule. Apply using the link below. After submitting the form you will receive a full application with the schedule of courses, times and dates.
Apply Now
Join the program and become a part of the STEP at Old Westbury community.
If you have questions, please visit our Contact page or email us at step@oldwestbury.edu
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