CSTEP Benefits

When you join CSTEP you’ll receive a full suite of resources designed to help you thrive. From paid research and internships to personalized advising, test prep, and tutoring, CSTEP equips you with everything you need to succeed in STEM and licensed professional careers.

Academic Support
  • Peer-led supplemental instruction in high-impact gateway STEM courses

  • Targeted tutoring for upper-level coursework

  • Co-requisite “parachute” courses designed to boost academic success

  • Individual academic plans and intrusive advising tailored to each student’s goals

Mentorship and Community
  • One-on-one faculty mentorship in research or internship settings

  • Peer mentoring through the First-Year Experience program

  • Professional and career mentorship opportunities through alumni and industry partners

  • Social-emotional support via CarrotPath and ongoing check-ins

Applied Learning and Career Preparation
  • Paid undergraduate research and STEM internships

  • Weekly seminar on integrative and applied learning and career readiness

  • Hands-on service-learning experiences in the local community

  • Job shadowing and volunteer opportunities in STEM fields

Professional Development
  • Participation in leadership and skill-building workshops through the GOLD program

  • Test prep for graduate and licensing exams (MCAT, GRE, DAT, etc.)

  • Career exploration resources through the Career Design Center

  • Support in developing resumes, interview skills, and professional networks

Recognition and Celebration
  • Annual participation in Geneseo Recognizing Excellence, Achievement and Talent (GREAT) Day

  • Opportunities to present research at state and national conferences

  • Community of scholars committed to academic excellence and social impact