See yourself in STEM
The Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) at Old Westbury is designed to increase the number of economically disadvantaged students who are pursuing professional licensure and careers in mathematics, science, technology, and health-related fields.
What We Do
We empower Long Island students (grade 7–12) to discover their potential in science and tech.
Local Schools Served:
Our program proudly hosts students from the Westbury, Freeport, Uniondale, East Rockaway and Lawrence school districts, as well as other exceptional regional schools.
We provide cost-free* pre-college educational programming to prepare our kids to succeed beyond high school.
*Yes, STEP at Old Westbury is cost-free for those who qualify.
To find out if you qualify for STEP, please visit the Apply Now page to review our program eligibility requirements in detail.
We believe our kids belong in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math) education and careers.
Learn more about our vibrant and diverse learning community.
“Not only did the skills and knowledge that I developed in the STEP AT OLD WESTBURY program help improve my performance in high school and my AP courses, but also carried me throughout college where I continued to perform research in other fields.”
Andrea Argueta
STEP at Old Westbury Alumni
Westbury High School, 2017
New York University, 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Yale University
Post-Baccalaureate Research Fellow,
Philosophy and Cognitive Science
Our Program
STEP at Old Westbury is made possible in large part by the Science and Technology Entry Program grant from the NY State Department of Education.
About STEP
Established in 1986, The Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) at Old Westbury is designed to increase the number of economically disadvantaged students who are pursuing professional licensure and careers in mathematics, science, technology, and health-related fields.
Activities and Opportunities
Our program consists of both academic year and summer session components including:
Core subject instruction and enrichment
Supervised research training by a faculty member specialized in their field
College admissions prep
Standardized test preparation: SAT and Regents
Scholarship opportunities
Career awareness and development activities & workshops
College credit courses (please inquire about availability)
And more…
Other STEP at Old Westbury activities include:
Conference and research presentation skills building
Internships related to medicine, mentoring, and STEM education
Community service and outreach projects
Character and leadership development activities, including STEP Leadership Fellows
College tours
Career exploration and expert panels
Access to national labs and institutions
Parent group
Eligibility Requirements
In accordance with State Education Department guidelines, student eligibility determinations are based on indicators of economic disadvantage in alignment with applicable state and federal guidelines.
For a detailed list of requirements, please visit the Apply Now page.
Enrollment
Our program is continually rolling admissions unless specified.
2025 Summer Program: Our 2025 Summer Program runs from July 7 to August 1, with multiple session options and varying class lengths depending on the course. Thank you to all of our students and families for making this summer a successful one!
2025 Fall Program: Fall schedules, programs, and class dates will be available mid- late August. We thank you for your patience and cooperation while we prepare for the semester’s classes. Students who register for the Summer Program will be automatically enrolled in the 2025–2026 Academic Year Program. They simply need to select their classes.
The Academic Year begins July 1, 2025, and continues through June 30, 2026, with various classes held on select Saturdays.
Apply Now
Join the program and become a part of the STEP at Old Westbury community.
If you have questions, please visit our Contact page or email us at step@oldwestbury.edu
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