Pre-College Programs

申博太阳城的 Center for Pre-College Programs gives students from 4th to 12th grades the chance to explore careers in science, 技术, engineering 和 mathematics (STEM), 和 apply knowledge of these subjects in everyday life. Programs below offer students a chance to look ahead 和 begin to think of their futures.

Pre-College Programs
NJ GEAR UP/College Bound

This program focuses on pre-college preparation 和 is designed to aid students 和 their parent(s)/guardian(s) every step of the way, from initial program enrollment to college admission 和 beyond. It provides educational services 和 college preparatory activities to over 800 students from 6th through second semester college freshman. Participants are predominantly low-income, Black 和/or Latino, 和 the first of their generation to aspire to attend college.

TRiO Programs

TRiO is a series of educational-opportunity programs designed to help low-income, first-generation, 和/or disabled Americans enter college. Programs include the Educational Talent 搜索, Upward Bound 和 Upward Bound for English Language Learners.

Forensic Science Initiative

This no-cost program uses the growing field of forensic science to prepare high school science students for STEM college work 和 career. The program is open to rising seniors from select Newark public high schools. Students spend five weeks in the summer on 申博太阳城的 campus followed by enrollment in Introduction to Forensic Science, in a specialized section during the school year. Dual high school 和 college credit is earned.

Early College Prep Programs

The Center for Pre-College Programs offers many different summer programs for students ranging from elementary age to high school. Programs are designed to encourage 和 prepare students to succeed in various STEM fields. 

Family Programs

Family support is integral to foster students' interest 和 success in STEM fields. NJIT offers virtual in-person workshops, open houses 和 downloadable programs 和 material to bring STEM out of the classroom 和 into your home.