Step Up to STEM FAQs

General Q&A

Application technical support

Key Dates for Summer 2024

December 1, 2023: Application portal opens

January 11, 2024: Step Up to STEM at ECSU Virtual Information Session:

Register Here: https://forms.gle/mA2KgVPUy3M4eQC29

January 18, 2024: Step Up to STEM at NCSSM-Durham Virtual Information Session:

Register Here:  https://forms.gle/rAngys9eW7kcbwr98

February 8, 2024: Application portal closes

March 13, 2024: Acceptance decisions emailed

March 27, 2024: Deadline for acceptance contracts to be submitted

June 16-21, 2024: Cohort 2 (NCSSM-Durham)

July 7-12, 2024: Cohorts 1 and 2 (ECSU)

July 14-19, 2023: Cohort 1 (NCSSM-Durham)

Step Up to STEM Virtual Office Hours:
The purpose of the Step Up to STEM Virtual Office Hours is to answer any questions that parents, students, and/or educators may have about the Step Up to STEM application process. Click below to sign up for a 15-minute time slot during one of the dates/times listed below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AA9A92BA0FEC16-45969057-step

December 7, 2024: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
January 25, 2024: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Program Director, NCSSM-Durham

Letitia Hubbard

Instructor of Engineering and Mentorship

919-416-2839

Program Director, ECSU

Step Up to STEM

stepup@ncssm.edu

919-416-2784

Gerri Cole

Associate Director of STEM Outreach, Equity, and Engagement

919-416-2784