The CSTEP Program at Wells College is designed for New York State residents who belong to groups historically underrepresented in scientific, technical, health-related, or licensed professions or who are economically disadvantaged, and who demonstrate interest in, and potential for a CSTEP-targeted profession. Once accepted students must meet ongoing CSTEP requirements.
In order to be eligible for the program you must be:
• A New York state resident (one year or more) who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Be enrolled full-time as a Wells College student (12 or more credit hours)
• Be historically underrepresented -- African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American OR economically disadvantaged by New York State standards
(See NYS Income Eligibility Criteria:
http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/20-21incomecriteria.pdf)
• Intend to pursue a major/career in the Health Sciences, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math or and/or pursue a career in a related licensed profession
(See list of New York state-licensed professions:
http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/)
• Agree to abide by the requirements of the CSTEP Program at Wells College; see
https://www.wells.edu/cstep for more details.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding eligibility please feel free to email Breanna Jones, the CSTEP program's acting director, at
bjones@wells.edu or call 315.364.3452.