SUNY OLD WESTBURY Science & Technology Entry Program is an undergraduate scholars program designed to prepare minority and economically disadvantaged students for careers in scientific, technical, health-related and licensed professions. The program, which is part of a statewide effort to address the issue of minority under-representation in the professions listed below, emphasizes academic preparation and achievement, and career awareness. Old Westbury's program is one of 45 that exist on college campuses throughout New York State.

CSTEP provides students with a unique college experience that combines academic services and activities with a variety of networking and career-advancement opportunities. Participants share invaluable social interaction and congenial support with fellow students who are among SUNY Old Westbury's best and brightest scholars.

The Old Westbury CSTEP program is open to all undergraduate students. Students are encouraged to apply during their first year but may do so at any point during their college career. Once accepted, students are expected to participate in academic and career activities, and maintain academic excellence.

CSTEP helps prepare students for the following careers:
Allied Health Professions, Accounting, Architecture, Chiropractic Medicine, Computer Science, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Physical and Natural Sciences, Optometry, Pharmacy, Podiatry, Psychology, Social Work, and Veterinary Medicine.

CSTEP/LSAMP Programs and Support Services
Paid Internships and Research Opportunities:
Academic-year and summer internships, as well as research assistantships, are geared toward providing students with hands-on experience and exposure to the professions and fields of their interest. CSTEP provides stipends for student interns.

Scholarships for Test Preparation Courses:
CSTEP offers scholarships to assist students enrolling in DAT, OAT, PAT, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, and GRE preparation courses.

Financial Aid for Graduate Applications:
Financial assistance is provided to CSTEP seniors for graduate and professional school applications.

Academic and Career Counseling:
Participants benefit from regular career and academic guidance.

Free Tutorials:
CSTEP offers participants academic tutorials in a variety of subjects. A variety of Physics and Chemistry courses.

Career Seminars, Speakers, and Networking Opportunities:
CSTEP arranges monthly career-development events to educate students about the opportunities and prerequisites necessary to enter CSTEP-targeted fields. Students are put in touch with professionals employed in these areas.

Writing Skills and Study Skills Workshops and Tutorials:
Provided to assist students in reinforcing their writing, time-management and study skills.

Support Classes for Introductory Biology and Chemistry Courses:
Support classes in biology and chemistry are provided to strengthen science skills and assist in achieving academic excellence.