Program Opportunities

Starts Saturday, November 2, 2024, to Saturday, June 21, 2025. (Every Saturday and Sunday, excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve weekends).  Kindly see the registration form for more details.

Math Regents Courses: Algebra I, II, & II, and Geometry      

Any questions, email: step@york.cuny.edu

Ensure you are a York College STEP student by registering at:

Appointment Schedule coming soon

• Koffi Bosso

In a few months, we will be offering FREE tutoring for ACT. Before you can be a part of this great experience, the following MUST done in the order listed below:

Make sure to enter 'York STEP' as your school when taking the test.

Register early to secure your spot!

ACT Pretest Dates

SAT/ACT Fee Reimbursement

The STEP Program can reimburse any SAT/ACT test that was taken during the 2024-2025 school year! Please email us at step@york.cuny.edu with a receipt.

The SAT Practice Test will be done digitally, which provides the opportunity for you to take it at your convenience. You can start doing your test at any time; however, the deadline to take your practice test is December 8, 2024.

To get started, complete the York College STEP Program SAT Registration Form. Then, follow the instructions using the SAT Practice Test Link to take your SAT Practice Test.

Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your scores and increase your chances of college admission. Our previous participants have seen great improvements, and we are confident you will too!

Location: Atrium (York College: 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11451)
Time:

This is only for STEP students. Students from middle to high school can register at the event to become a STEP student.

(for all grades!)

Exposure to STEM careers increases a student's likelihood to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As part of York College’s Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP), we are scheduling STEM Trips for you and your family. Let’s prove that we can learn about science and technology anywhere while staying safe and healthy.

The York STEP Team will offer free tutoring for the SAT and ACT in early 2026. Our tutors will be specialized to assist in reading, writing, mathematics, and science. Learn important study skills and strategies to prepare you for the test! For Practice tests, kindly see SAT and ACT Practice Test.

College Now participants must be NYC public school or state-funded private school students.

Available Courses

• BUS 201: Computer Application in Business
• BUS 220: Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
• CS 172:    Computer Science I

Application Process

To apply, be sure to follow these four steps:

1. Complete the digital
2. Apply for a CUNY EMPL ID# if you do not already have one.
3. Download and complete the College Now application and Parent Consent form
4. Email the completed form along with a copy of your latest High School Transcript to: step@york.cuny.edu

It is never too early to start. Join our College Now classes and earn college credits!! BUS201 Computer Applications in Business is one of our fantastic College Now course opportunities. BUS201 introduces students to the design and implementation of computerized information systems, covering applications that include computerized spreadsheets, word processing, graphics, and database management.

Who Can Apply

All York College STEP students EXCEPT, students from BARD and Early College.

Application Deadline:

York STEP Students entering 10-12 grade can apply now for the York STEP Summer Research Program. Apply now to gain valuable STEM research experience and earn a $1,000 stipend.

Selected students will join college faculty research programs, attend seminars, and participate in exciting scholarly events. The STEP Summer Research Program will begin on 07/05/2026 and continue for seven weeks. The program will culminate the student presentations at York College STEP Day of Service (date coming soon) (Please email step@york.cuny.edu for further details.

Non-STEP students must first complete the STEP general application before applying to York College CSTEP Program Application.

Current STEP Students should submit the following York College STEP Summer Research Program application.

A faculty committee will review the applications and select participants.

York STEP Chromebook Loan Program

(for all grades)

Get a Chromebook for the summer!

Students borrow and use our Chromebooks for one year. So get a STEP Chromebook today and STEM up your fun this summer! Supplies are limited, and a waitlist will start if all devices are on loan.

Please email STEP@york.cuny.edu for more information.

Join our virtual summer coding Bootcamp, and you can pick up some coding skills. You will learn various programming languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript from scratch. In addition, you will gain the skills needed to build websites and get started on becoming a web developer.

Application closed.

Scratch is a free coding language and online community. Its easy-to-use interface can be appreciated at any age. Learn to create games, animations, and more!

No prior experience is required!

York STEP Students in 10-12 grade can apply now for the York STEP Spring Research Program. Apply now to gain valuable STEM research experience and earn a $1,000 stipend.

Selected students will join college faculty research programs, attend seminars, and participate in exciting scholarly events. The STEP Spring Research Program will begin on 04/19/2026 and continue for seven weeks. The program will culminate the student presentations at York College STEP Day of Service (date to be announced).

Application deadline March 31, 2026.

Non-STEP students must first complete the STEP general application before applying to York College STEP Program Application.

Current STEP Students should submit the following York College STEP Spring Research Program 2026 application.

A faculty committee will review the applications and select participants.

(Please email step@york.cuny.edu for further details.)

• Summer Computer Engineering Camp: Grades 10 - 12
  In-person at York College Academic Core Campus (registration coming soon).
• Summer Robotics Camp: Grades 7 - 9;
  In-person at York College Academic Core Campus (registration coming soon).
• Summer Supplies' Giveaways (date to be announced).
• Summer Math Regents / Re-sit Prep Class (date to be announced).
• Field Trips (dates to be announced).
• Back to School Supplies' Giveaway (date to be announced).
• Summer Research Program 2026 starting July 5th - August 23rd (registration coming soon).

We’re excited to invite you to York College STEP’s upcoming Day of Service on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM! The event will be held in Room 2D01 at the York College Academic Core campus (94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11451).

One of the highlights of this event will be the Spring 2026 STEM Research Presentations. Students who participated in our Spring Research Program will showcase their projects, diving into topics that reflect their curiosity, hard work, and growing expertise in science, technology, and social impact. You won’t want to miss these thoughtful and innovative presentations!

We’re also honored to welcome two distinguished guest speakers whose work bridges education, leadership, and opportunity:

• (To be announced)

To thank our students for their dedication, we’ll also be gifting special school supplies to all participants!

“Build, Code, Compete: Tech Explorers!”

July 7 – July 31, 2025 | Mon – Thurs, 10 AM – 3 PM
For rising 10th–12th grade STEP students
In-person at York College Academic Core Campus

In this 4-week camp, students will dive into the world of cybersecurity, blockchain, and artificial intelligence through interactive lessons, coding challenges, and real-world projects. From tracing web requests and encrypting messages to building a mini blockchain and training chatbots, participants will explore the cutting edge of computer engineering while working together in teams.

Only the first 20 applicants will be accepted—secure your spot early! Access the Summer Computer Engineering Camp registration form! Accepted students will receive room information via email.

“Build, Code, Compete: Robotics Adventure!”

August 4 – August 14, 2025 | Mon – Thurs, 10 AM – 3 PM
For rising 7th–9th grade STEP students
In-person at York College Academic Core Campus

This fast-paced, 2-week robotics camp introduces students to the foundations of robotics design and coding using kits like LEGO Mindstorms or VEX IQ. Students will work in teams to build robots, program them to complete missions, and prepare for the thrilling Robot Games Showcase, where they’ll compete in challenges like obstacle courses and object pickup.

Only the first 30 applicants will be accepted—don’t wait to apply! Access the Summer Robbotics Camp registration form! Accepted students will receive room information via email.