CSTEP was created over 35 years ago and is funded by a grant from the New York State Education Department. The Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) is designed to increase the number of economically disadvantaged students who are pursuing professional licensure and careers in mathematics, science, technology, and health-related fields. In accordance with State Education Department (SED) guidance, student eligibility determinations are based on indicators of economic disadvantage, in alignment with applicable state and federal guidelines.
For a list of Professions, Licensed, Registered, or Certified by the Board of Regents please visit the Office of Professions website.
In order to be admitted to CSTEP, students must:
- be a New York State Resident;
- be at an economic disadvantage*
- have an interest in pursuing a major, minor, or career in a CSTEP profession or STEM field AND
- have earned a 2.00 or better cumulative grade point average. First year students can be admitted provisionally until GPA is established.
*All students applying need to submit a current FAFSA to SUNY Potsdam's Financial Aid Office.
CSTEP Eligible Majors
- Archaeological Studies
- Anthropology*
- Biology*
- Biochemistry/Chemistry*
- Biomedical Sciences
- Computer Science*
- Education (Secondary Science/Math)
- Environment & Sustainability*
- Environmental Science*
- Exercise Science
- Geology*
- Graphic Design & New Media*
- Mathematics*
- Natural Science
- Pre-Medical Sciences
- Psychology*
- Public Health*
- Sociology*
- 3+4 Program with SUNY College of Optometry
- 3+2 Program Engineering Programs (w/Clarkson University, SUNY Binghamton & SUNY Poly)
- 4+2-1/2 MSW w/University of Louisville
CSTEP Eligible Minors
- Applied Mathematics
- Archaeology
- Biomedical Anthropology
- Fitness
- Forensic Studies
- Human Services
- Museum Studies
- Nutrition
- Physics
- Pre-Creative Arts Therapy
- Pre-Law
- Sexual Health
- Sustainability
- Therapeutic Recreation
* If you don't see your major above, you may be eligible for CSTEP if you plan to pursue a career in one of these licensed professions.