PREP Initiatives

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Manuel P. Berriozábal, founder of the PREP program and a visionary leader who transformed the lives of thousands of students.
Through his unwavering commitment to education, he created opportunities in STEM for generations of young scholars, impacting over 50,000 students and inspiring programs across the nation.
His legacy will continue to live on through every PREP student, educator, and community he helped shape.

🔗Read more about his life and impact:
https://news.utsa.edu/2026/04/ut-san-antonio-honors-the-life-of-prep-founder-and-professor-emeritus-manuel-p-berriozabal-phd/

💙Support the PREP Program and help provide students with hands-on STEM experiences, mentorship, and opportunities that inspire future engineers and innovators. Your gift makes a lasting impact—fueling curiosity, confidence, and college and career pathways in STEM. 🚀

🔗Giving Page Link: bit.ly/4s9iZIz

For over 45 years, UT San Antonio’s PREP has empowered students to lead in STEM!
By donating to PREP, you provide middle and high schoolers with hands-on research, industry mentorship, and innovative lab experiences. Your support ensures students the opportunity to high impact learning across Bexar County.
Help us turn potential into reality! Invest in the next generation of engineers and scientists today!
Giving Page Link: bit.ly/4s9iZIz

Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡

Today, we celebrate and give thanks for our incredible PREP community—our amazing students, supportive parents, and dedicated staff who made the 2025 PREP Summer Program such a success.

As we reflect on this past summer, we are truly grateful for the accomplishments we achieved together. It has been an honor to provide meaningful opportunities for students to learn, grow, and explore their passions through our STEM courses. None of this would have been possible without the commitment and enthusiasm of our PREP students, the encouragement from their families, and the hard work of our staff.
On this day of gratitude, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on the past year and give thanks for the blessings we share.
We look forward to another inspiring and impactful PREP summer in 2026!

Warm wishes,
The PREP Team

A friendly reminder that PREP applications are now open!
If you’re planning to join us this summer, please gather your required documents and submit your application soon—spots are filling up quickly, and several levels are already nearing capacity.
Apply here: https://utsaprep.ryzerevents.com/

📘 New Students — Required Documents
• Conduct report
• Current report card or progress report
• Math teacher’s email
• Science teacher’s email
• A 100–200 word essay addressing:
Why I want to participate in PREP
Why PREP is important to me
What I like about STEM
• Transcripts (required only for students applying to Levels 2–5)
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📗 Returning Students — Required Documents
• Conduct report
• Current report card or progress report
• Transcript (only for students applying to Levels 2–5)
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⏰ Deadline
Applications close January 14, so don’t wait—submit yours as soon as possible!
If you need assistance, the quickest way to reach us is by emailing [email protected].
We’re here to help!

🚀 PREP Applications Now Open!
Spots fill up fast — don’t miss your chance to be part of the Dr. Manuel P. Berriozábal Prefreshman Engineering Program (PREP) this summer!

🌟 Discover Your Future in STEM with PREP Summer 2026!
If you’re a 6th–11th grade student who loves science, math, and engineering, PREP is the perfect way to spend your summer learning, exploring, and building real-world skills in STEM.

📅 Program Dates: June 9 – July 9
🕘 Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (on campus)
📍 Apply Now:https://utsaprep.ryzerevents.com/

🗓️ Deadline: January 14th

Don’t wait — apply today and take the first step toward your STEM future! 🔬✨

📢 We’re Hiring!

PREP is now accepting applications for Instructors and Program Assistants (PAs) for 2026 summer! 🌞If you’re passionate about STEM education and enjoy working with students, this is a great opportunity to make a difference.

👉 Apply here: https://www.utsa.edu/people-excellence/careers/staff-positions.html

Come be part of an inspiring and impactful program! 💡✨

Support the Future—Invest in PREP Students!
Your donation helps fund student tuition, teacher professional development, and hands-on learning experiences that make a lasting impact.

🎓 Every gift brings us one step closer to empowering the next generation of STEM leaders.

💙 Donate today: https://engage.utsa.edu/SupportPREP