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Strategic Initiatives

2-to-4 Year Summer STEM Transfer Academy

Overview

STEM Starter Academy has been supporting community college STEM students earn degrees and certificates since 2014. The Department of Higher Education wants to continue to support community college students in their education as they pursue bachelor’s degrees at one of our public 4-year institutions. 

Contact

David Cedrone
Associate Commissioner
Workforce & Economic Development & STEM
(617)-994-6904
dcedrone@dhe.mass.edu.

Allison Little
Assistant Commissioner
P-16 Alignment & Outreach
(617) 994-6935
alittle@dhe.mass.edu

Duration

2014 – Present

Funding

State

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Partnerships

Public Community Colleges & State Universities

Related Initiatives

STEM Starter Academy

Background

STEM Starter Academy has been supporting community college STEM students earn degrees and certificates since 2014. The Department of Higher Education wants to continue to support community college students in their education as they pursue bachelor’s degrees at one of our public 4-year institutions. 

Students transferring from one of the fifteen community colleges in Massachusetts and transferring to any public 4-year university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field are welcome to apply to Summer Transfer Academy program. These programs will either run in-person or virtually, depending on the status of social distancing and campus policy at that time.

STEM transfer academy programs will allow you the opportunity to get a jump start on your time at the university. Students who participate in Summer Transfer Academy will:

  • Have fun!
  • Meet other STEM transfer students!
  • Develop relationships with campus faculty and staff!
  • Take a free class that applies to your major!
  • Know where and how to access key resources on campus!

How to Apply

The 2023 Summer STEM Transfer Academy application is now live, and students can check individual university program information for specific application deadlines? In the interim, please reach out to Allison Little alittle@dhe.mass.edu, Assistant Commissioner of P16 Alignment and Outreach, with questions.

Programs & Contacts

Bridgewater State University
Program Dates

May 23 (9 am – 3 pm): In-person Transfer Session
June 20 (9 am – 3 pm): In-person Transfer Session
July 19 (9 am – 3 pm): In-person Transfer Session


Application Deadline

June 1
Rolling admissions will be accepted afterwards until spots are filled

Majors

Biology, Chemistry (including concentrations in Biochemistry and Environmental Chemistry), Computer Science, Geography (including concentrations in Environmental Sustainability and Climate Resilience, International Development, and Geography for Educators), Earth Sciences, Environmental Geosciences, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, (including concentrations in Pure Mathematics and Statistics), Physics (including concentrations in Astrophysics and Optics), Photonics and Optical Engineering

 

Contact

Alexandra Adams
SSTA Coordinator
a10adams@bridgew.edu

More Information

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Fitchburg State University
Program Dates

SUMMER SESSION A (Classes start 5/22/2023)
5/22/2023: Orientation Session, In-person
5/22/2023 – 6/25/2023 (5-week courses):Summer Class, Varies
5/22/2023 – 7/9/2023 (7-week courses): Summer Class, Varies
5/29/2023 – August 2023:
Weekly Support Activities (4 sessions total), In-person (remote synchronous as needed)
TBA: Fall Semester Transfer Orientation, In-person
9/1/2023 – On-going: Follow-up Support Activities, Varies

SUMMER SESSION B
7/10/2023: Orientation Session, In-person
7/10/2023 - 8/13/2023 (5-week courses):Summer Class, Varies
7/13/2023 –8/31/2023 (7-week courses): Summer Class, Varies
7/17/2023 – August 2023:
Weekly Support Activities (4 sessions total), In-person (remote synchronous as needed)
TBA: Fall Semester Transfer Orientation, In-person
9/1/2023 – On-going: Follow-up Support Activities, Varies

Application Deadline

OPEN AND ROLLING ADMISSIONS for SUMMER 2023! Applications accepted on a rolling basis as space is available, with first decisions made by May 5, 2023.

Majors

Biology & Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Geographic Sciences, Engineering Technology, Exercise & Sports Science, Mathematics

**Students may be eligible to apply for the pre-health professions programs, including: Early Acceptance Program for Doctor of Dental Medicine, Early Acceptance Program for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Early Acceptance Program for Doctor of Pharmacy

Contact

Heather Thomas
MassTransfer Coordinator
hbthomas@fitchburgstate.edu

Gretchen Mayhew
Associate Director, Freshman Admissions Interim Associate Director, Transfer Admissions
gmayhew@fitchburgstate.edu

More Information

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Framingham State University
Program Dates

05/22/2023 – Varies: Summer Course; Student program specific – summer course available on all modalities
05/22/2023: Summer Reception; Online – synchronous
08/07/2023 – 08/31/2023: Summer Networking; 4 meetings online-synchronous meetings
09/01/2023 – 09/02/2023: Fall kick-off; In-person campus reception and networking activities

Application Deadline

June 30

Majors

Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, Food & Nutrition and Food Science

Contact

Dr. Vinay Mannam
Associate Professor
vmannam@framingham.edu

More Information

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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Program Dates

07/03/2023 – 08/11/2023: Interdisciplinary Capstone Course Computer Science Academic Session; Synchronous online – 9:00-1:00 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7 – 6 days Asynchronous for research methodologies, learning practices in STEM disciplines 9:00 – 10:00am
07/05/2023: STEM Guest Speaker, Synchronous: 12:00 – 1:00pm
07/10/2023: Student Persistence; Biology Academic Session, Synchronous: 9:15 – 10:00am
10:00 – 1:00 (includes working lunch)
07/17/2023: Library Information Session; Chemistry Academic Session, Synchronous: 9:15 – 10:00am
10:00 – 1:00 (includes working lunch)
07/24/2023: Registrar Information Session; Mathematics Academic Session, Synchronous: 9:15 – 10:00am
10:00 – 1:00 (includes working lunch)
July 27: RegHealth Services Overview Psychology Academic Session, Synchronous: 9:15 – 10:00am
10:00 – 1:00 (includes working lunch)
08/07/2023: Financial Matters: Financial Aid, Student Accounts Environmental Studies Academic Session, Synchronous: 9:15 – 10:00am
10:00 – 1:00 (includes working lunch)

Application Deadline

Rolling

Majors

Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, and Mathematics

 

Contact

David Eve
Associate Professor
d.eve@mcla.edu

More Information

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Salem State University
Program Dates

Spring 2023 – Early Summer 2023:Recruitment at Community colleges, In-person recruitment by community college program staff at their home institutions
In-person & synchronous online recruitment sessions by Salem State STEM faculty
Mid-July 2023 – Late-August 2023 Summer Academy, In-person (with remote pivot as-needed for COVID safety)
Summer 2023 – End of Spring 2024 Semester Continuing Academic Year Support: Transfer Orientation & Ongoing Cohort meetings, In-person and synchronous online

Application Deadline

July 7

Majors

Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geological Sciences, Mathematics

Contact

Brian Travers
Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
cas@salemstate.edu

More Information

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UMass Amherst
Program Dates

7/17/23 – 8/25/23: Junior Writing Coursework, Remote with asynchronous and synchronous components each week
7/17/23 – 8/25/23: “Get to know UMass” orientation sessions, Weekly, remote, synchronous, 1 hour sessions
8/23/23: Campus Tour and Lunch, In person

Application Deadline

Priority: Apr 15, 2023 Final Deadline: Jun 17, 2023

Majors

All majors within The College of Natural Sciences, The Manning College of Informatics and Computer Sciences, and The College of Engineering

Contact

Dr. Stephen Fernandez
Engineering Engagement Specialist, College of Engineering
spfernandez@umass.edu

More Information

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UMass Boston
Program Dates

July 17, 2023 – August 23, 2023: Coursework, MW, 10-1 Remote/Synchronous
July 12, 2023 – August 23, 2023:
Meetings/Workshops, W, 4-5:30 Remote/Synchronous 1st meeting – in-person Final meeting; in-person

Application Deadline

(priority) June 16, 2023, late applications accepted only if seats are available

Majors

Biology

Contact

Alexia Pollack
Associate Dean, College of Science and Mathematics
csm.a2b@umb.edu

More Information

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UMass Dartmouth
Program Dates

June 2023 – TBD: University Orientation, In-person
June 2023 – TBD: Program Orientation, In-person
July 10 – Sept 21, 2023: Various sessions throughout program, In-person, Synchronous remote
Sept 2023: End of program wrap-up, In-person

Application Deadline

June 1

Majors

Astronomy, Biology, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Resources Engineering, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics

 

Contact

Joyce Yokel
Administrative Assistant, College of Engineering
JYokel@umassd.edu

More Information

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University of Massachusetts Lowell
Program Dates

7/5/23 – 8/14/23: FREE STEM Course; Various options
TBD: Welcome Event, In person
TBD: Transfer Success Workshops, Various options
TBD: End-of-Summer Celebration, In person

Application Deadline

preferred deadline: May 31; will accept applications through the end of June depending on availability

Majors

All majors in Engineering, and Sciences, Economics, Nutritional Science, Exercise Science, Medical Lab Sciences, and Biomedical Sciences

Contact

Kristy Louie
Coordinator of Transfer Initiatives
Stem_Academy@uml.edu

 

More Information

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Westfield State University
Program Dates

Summer I (May 22 - June 30, 2023)
or Summer II (July 5 - August 15, 2023):
Free Summer I or Summer II Course
May 22, 2023 – August 24th 2023: Summer workshops, Remote and in-person

Application Deadline

May 9

Majors

Biology, Chemical & Physical Sciences, Computer & Information Sciences, Environmental Science, or Mathematics

 

Contact

Arne Christensen, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biology
achristensen@westfield.ma.edu

More Information

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Worcester State University
Program Dates

7/31/2023 – 8/11/2023: Course, In person

Application Deadline

June 30

Majors

Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Environmental Science

 

Contact

Daron Barnard
Director, Aisiku STEM Center
dbarnard@worcester.edu

More Information

2023 Flyer