CSTEP serves undergraduate, graduate, or professional school students admitted to IHE’s at two or four year institutions in New York State.Students must be:

New York State residents (minimum 12 months residency requirement);  
Economically disadvantage; or
Black, Hispanic, Alaskan Native, or
Native American Indian; and
Enrolled in MST (Math, Science, Technology) or

Licensure qualifying programs listed below include:

·Accounting
·Biological Sciences
·Computer Science
·Information Science
·Education (Math or Science)
·Engineering
·Health Professions
·Law
·Mathematics
·Physical and Natural Sciences
·Psychology
·Social Work

Program Participation Eligibility

·Aspire to achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0 each semester

·Meet with the CSTEP Specialist or Coordinator at the beginning of each semester to develop/modify an action plan for the coming year, the contents of which will detail mutually-agreed upon academic and career goals.

·Have TWO additional meetings with the CSTEP Specialist or Coordinator per semester (after mid-term AND before the end of the semester).These meetings must be in person.

·Complete any projects and/or attend any workshops, seminars, tutoring sessions, etc. assigned by the CSTEP Specialist and agreed-to in the action plan.

·Participate in the mentoring program.

·Every participant must submit an updated resume to the CSTEP Specialist every year.

·Maintain good judicial and academic standing with SUNY Oswego and within the chosen major.

·Participate in community service projects in coordination with the CSTEP Specialist and the Office of Experience Based Education.

·Behave in a professional manner during all CSTEP-funded programs on and off campus.

·Submit requests for funding for research, supplies, travel, etc. in a timely manner.