2026 Utah Tech PREP (New Student Application)

Monday, June 8, 2026 until Thursday, July 16, 2026 Mountain Daylight Time UTC -06:00

Utah Tech University, Snow Math and Science Building
225 S 700 E
St George, UT 84770
United States

Utah Tech PREP is a NO COST six-week summer STEM program for students in and around Washington County. UT PREP motivates and prepares high-achieving students in grades 6-8 for success in school and future careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. Underrepresented students, females, and first generation students are encouraged to apply.

Students attend Utah Tech PREP for three consecutive summers. The program runs Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Fridays are reserved for field trips and special educational events). Students who are admitted as a Year 1 in 2026 and successfully complete all three years of Utah Tech PREP will receive priority admission to UT SUCCESS Academy.

Please visit https://math.utahtech.edu/utahtech-prep/ for more information regarding our program, curriculum, attendance policy, admission requirements, and contact information.

This application is for NEW APPLICANTS only!

If you are a returning Utah Tech PREP student, fill out the Returning Student Registration form.

Thank you for your interest in UT PREP! Space is limited, and applying does not guarantee acceptance. Participants will be selected based on academic performance, teacher recommendations, and essay responses. Admission decisions will be announced by Friday, March 13.

The application deadline is on February 16. Applications submitted after this deadline will be placed on a waitlist and will only be processed if space is available.

NOTE: Space is extremely limited for NEW Year 2 (7th grade) and Year 3 (8th grade) students.

Utah Tech PREP Application

Which year of Utah Tech PREP are you applying for?

Year 1 (current 6th grade students)

Year 2 (current 7th grade students)

Year 3 (current 8th grade students)

Student Personal Information

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

PREFERRED First Name

Birthdate

STUDENT Email Address
UT PREP students are required to have their OWN e-mail address (different from a parent). This will be used to access our program's learning management system. A school e-mail may be used.

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Gender

Female

Male

Non-binary

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self describe

Self description

Race/Ethnicity (select all that apply)

Asian

Black or African American

White or Caucasian

Hispanic, Latino or Spanish Origin

Not Hispanic, Latino or Spanish Origin

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Prefer not to answer

Prefer to self describe

Self description

Primary language spoken at home

English

Other

Does this student receive free or reduced lunch?

Yes

Highest level of education obtained by Parent/Guardian?

Did not complete High School

High School/ GED

Some College

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Advanced Graduate work or Ph.D.

Technical College Certificate

Journeyman

Other

Student T-Shirt Size
Note: T-Shirts are adult sizes

XXL

How did you find out about Utah Tech PREP?

School Information

What grade is this student currently enrolled in?

5th grade

6th grade

7th grade

8th grade

9th grade

School that this student is currently attending:

Current School (If not listed)

Student School Number
(Note: This number is six digits and may be used as a lunch ID number. If you do not know your number, please call your school's main office and ask them for it.)
**If the student is homeschooled or attends a charter school and does not have a school number, write N/A.

State Student ID Number (SSID)
(Note: This number is seven digits and it is different from your lunch number. If you do not know your number, please call your school's main office and ask them for it.)
**If the student is homeschooled or attends a charter school and does not have a school number, write N/A.

School that this student will attend next year

Next Year's School (If not listed)

Application Essay

Please respond to the three essay questions below. Your answers help us get to know you, your interests, and your goals. Be thoughtful and detailed in your responses—this is your opportunity to show why you would be a great fit for UT PREP!
The essay must be written by the STUDENT who is applying.

Instructions:

Answer all three questions below.
Write a minimum of 100 words per question.
Type your responses in complete sentences and use your own words.
We are looking for authentic, thoughtful, and detailed answers—not perfect spelling or grammar.
Do not use AI tools or essay generators. We want to hear your own ideas and experiences in your own voice.
(We recommend you type your essay in a word-processing software, then copy and paste your complete response in the space below.)

Essay Questions:

What interests you most about science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM)?
Why do you want to attend UT PREP, and what do you hope to gain from the experience?
Tell us about a project, experiment, or challenge you have taken on that you’re proud of. What motivated you to do it, and what did you learn?

Type your response directly in the space provided.

Parent/Guardian Contact Information

Primary Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Relationship to student

Email address

Cell phone

Home Phone

Work Phone

Primary Language

Secondary Contact Information (Optional)

If there is another parent or guardian that you would like have listed as a contact, please give their information below. They would also be added to our email list and would receive any information and updates regarding the program.

First Name

Last Name

Relationship to student

Cell Phone

Home Phone

Work Phone

Primary Language

Emergency Contact

In the event we have an emergency and the primary and secondary contacts listed above will always be contacted first. However, in the event that they cannot be reached, please give the information for an emergency contact. (Note: This contact cannot be the same as the primary or secondary contacts)

First Name

Last Name

Relationship to student

Cell Phone

Home Phone

Work Phone

Primary Language

Teacher Recommendation

Please provide the name and a valid e-mail address for your current MATH teacher. They will be sent an e-mail with instructions to complete the required recommendation form.

*Make sure you enter the correct spelling.

**Please inform your math teacher about your application. If they do not complete the recommendation form by February 23, your application will NOT be processed.

MATH Teacher's Name

MATH Teacher's Email

Required Documentation

The following documents need to be submitted in order for this application to be considered.

Semester 1 Grades for 2025-2026 School Year

Please upload this student's Semester 1 grades for the 2025-2026 school year.

This can be an unofficial transcript from PowerSchool, Canvas, Aspire, or another grading tool but it must CLEARLY show this student's standing in ALLof the courses from Semester 1 of the 2025-2026 school year.
**A traditional report card is preferred over a standards-based report card.

If you are a homeschool student and do not have quarterly grades, please upload examples of the content/curriculum that you have studied this year.

Utah Tech PREP Parent Agreement

Please indicate your agreement to each statement through the associated checkbox. Then sign your name at the bottom confirming your agreement to each statement.

I am the parent/legal guardian of the student applying for UT PREP.

I agree

I do not agree

I understand that my student must attend Utah Tech PREP for the entire duration of the program: Monday-Friday from June 8, 2026 to July 16, 2026. Program hours are Mon-Thurs 9:00am-2:00pm and Fridays 9:00am-12:00pm.

*In observance of holidays, Utah Tech PREP will not be held on June 15 and July 3.

I agree

I do not agree

I understand that there is a maximum of 4 absences allowed. See Utah Tech PREP Attendance Policy for more information.

I agree

I do not agree

I understand that Utah Tech PREP has a zero tolerance policy on a student's noncompliance with all Utah Tech PREP and/or host institution's rules and policies. In the event that a rule/policy is violated, the site director may dismiss my student from the program.

I agree

I do not agree

My student and I have read and agree to abide by the Student Code of Conduct.

I agree

I do not agree

I hereby consent to the use, reproduction, editing, and/or broadcast by Utah Tech University of any and all photographs, video recordings and audio recordings of my dependent taken by or on behalf of Utah Tech University without compensation. All digital negatives and positives, prints, video-recorded images and audio recordings shall constitute the property of Utah Tech University solely and completely. I also consent to the use of the above information for promotional purposes.

I agree

I disagree

I understand that my student may have homework if they do not complete their required coursework during class time. My student is responsible for completing this homework prior to returning to Utah Tech PREP the next day.

I agree

I do not agree

I understand that I am responsible for my student's transportation arrangements to and from Utah Tech PREP.

I agree

I do not agree

I understand that my student can return for subsequent summers following their 7th and 8th grade year if

They are successful in completing all courses with a C grade or higher.
They do not violate the attendance policy.
They abide by the Student Code of Conduct.

I agree

I do not agree

I understand that upon successful completion of 3 years at UT PREP, my student will receive a recommendation for one of 30 reserved seats at UT SUCCESS Academy for their 10th grade year.

I agree

I do not agree

Parent/Guardian Signature

By typing your name in the box below, you confirm that you have read and agree to adhere to all of the above statements.

Parent/Guardian Signature

By typing your name in the box below, you give your student permission to attend Utah Tech PREP.