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Pre-Collegiate Development Center

About Us-Middle School

Students in PCDP class
Mission

The mission of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs PIPES/Pre-Collegiate Program is to provide academically motivated first generation students with the academic preparation, opportunity, support and exposure necessary to attain a higher education degree and reach their potential through Saturday Science Academy workshops, Youth Leadership Development, and Summer Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) hands-on workshops. 


Vision

All Pre-Collegiate academically motivated students will be prepared for the challenges of higher education degree attainment.

Program Goals

  • Provide comprehensive College Preparation around various subjects in science, technology, engineering, math, and the arts
  • Facilitate Career Exploration, Higher Education opportunities, and Leadership Development
  • Establish Bridge Program to high school and Higher Education

Program Benefits
The following are just a few of the benefits of participation in Pre-Collegiate:

  • Academic advising throughout middle and high school to better prepare for college
  • Career option advising throughout middle and high school
  • Opportunities to learn about new subjects in science, technology, engineering, math, and the arts while acquiring better study skills
  • Tools to improve Interpersonal Communication and Leadership skills
  • Resources for Student / Guidance Counselor meetings
  • Preparatory assistance for the ACT college exam
  • Parent Alliance Group and support system
  • Assistance with College Admissions, Scholarships and Financial Aid applications
  • Access to community and campus resources and mentors

Criteria for Middle School Selection*

  • Attend a target middle school
  • Be an academically motivated student first generation student (neither parent has a 4 year degree)
  • Have a minimum 2.75 grade point average in 7th grade and a 3.0 grade point average in 8th grade
  • Be recommended by a classroom teacher
  • Have the desire to continue in education beyond high school

* Note: PCDP reserves the right (on a case-by-case basis, based on available openings and funding) to make exceptions to any of these admission criteria. 

 

Middle School - Activities and Workshops
Saturday Science Workshops     
·Critical thinking skills using fun, hands-on projects
· Academic Support Services
· College Preparation Seminars
· Study Skills Development
· Interpersonal Communication Skills
· Parent Alliance Group Meetings
· Leadership Development - Pre-Collegiate Youth Leadership Partners (PYLP) Conference

  
Middle School Summer Program*
Two Days:

  • Two-Day Academic Program for 7th & 8th grade students on campus at UCCS
  • Have fun working on innovative science and technology projects alongside industry and military scientists and engineers
  • Find out how science and math are used in fields such as
    • Sports Medicine
    • Building and Construction Trades
    • Electronics
    • Mechanics, flight and other technologies

      *Course offerings in all summer programs are subject to change periodically