STEPUP Program Structure

STEPUP Program Structure

STEPUP PROGRAM STRUCTURE

STEPUP has two major components.  A six-week summer component and an eight-month, non-residential component during the fall and spring semesters of the freshman year. 

The STEPUP Experience:

The STEPUP program aims to foster a cohesive community among freshman students at UF that persists throughout their undergraduate journey. Participants select their summer activities from a wide range of workshops and classes, engage in networking events with faculty and corporate speakers, and visit engineering sites. Additionally, they partake in various academic, professional, and personal development events during the summer and continuing into the fall and spring semesters. The comprehensive STEPUP summer experience encompasses:

Sample list of classes, workshops & activities: 

 

Important Dates

Check-In:

Orientation:

June 28,  2024, (Parents & Students: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

June 29, 2024, (Parent & Students:  8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

First Day of Classes

Holidays

July 1, 2024

July 4, 2024  (A STEPUP program activity will be scheduled on this date requiring participant attendance and participation).
Last Day of Class August 9, 2024 (All program participants must check out of the residence hall by 5:00 PM (East Hall)

Program Fees & Costs:

Application fees:

  • Program participants will be expected to pay an application fee of $600.00 for their participation in STEPUP.  This application fee is remitted “after” the student has received confirmation of their acceptance into STEPUP from the STAR Office. 

Classes, Books, Etc.

  • Books – Summer – TBD.
  • All Fall 2024/Spring 2025 tuition, fees, books, etc., are to be covered by the student.

Summer B Housing:  

  • HWCOE covers the cost associated with the student’s on-campus housing during the Summer B semester “after” they have been officially accepted into STEPUP. The student will be responsible for all UF Housing costs during the Fall & Spring semester(s).   

Summer Meal Plan:

  • HWCOE covers the cost associated with the student’s meal plan during the Summer B semester “after” they have been officially accepted into STEPUP. The student will be responsible for all UF Housing costs during the Fall & Spring semester(s).   
  • Program participants are responsible for costs associated with meals (Breakfast, lunch & dinner) during all corporate tours