Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Training and Excellence Program (STEP)

The Office of Multicultural Affairs’ Rising 360°, STEP is an undergraduate science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) program that is committed to increasing success amongst STEM students. STEP supports, empowers, and enhances the skills of STEM students working towards the completion of their undergraduate degree through a cohort-based model, mentorship, holistic framework, and connections with resources.

This program is open to all currently enrolled undergraduate students. Interested students may complete the required form below to sign up. After signing up, students

Sign ups for the Spring 2026 semester have concluded.

Sign-ups for the Fall 2026 semester are now open. Onboarding for the Fall 2026 semester will take place in September 2026.

Sign-Up for STEP

For more information, please email Alisa_Michel@uml.edu.

STEP students are required to complete "STEPs to Success" and a selected track curriculum each semester.

STEPs to Success are the campus-wide engagement actions required of each STEP cohort member. They are established to create a pathway toward academic success and support.

Through the selection of one of our STEP Tracks, students will gain experience and attend workshops that expand their knowledge and offer skill development in the selected area.

STEPs to Success

Academic Support
Group Study
1:1 Success Coaching

STEP Track Options

Academic Excellence
- Skill-building workshops
- Connection to academic resources
Professional Development
- Skill-building workshops
- Networking opportunities
- Connection to career readiness support
Research
- Support in developing a research plan
- Skill-building workshops

Areas of Focus

Increase academic excellence and retention of undergraduates in STEM
Enhance professional development amongst undergraduates in STEM
Broaden access and connections to resources
Facilitate pathways to research and skill building opportunities
Foster a sense of belonging and community amongst undergraduates in STEM

Benefits

Individualized support and resources through one-on-one success coaching
Enhanced campus connections and support systems
Growth of academic excellence, professional development, and research skills
Increased confidence through success, mentorship, and community
Stronger sense of belonging in STEM

After joining the STEM Training & Excellence Program, students reported

79% increase in their access to academic and other resources on campus
100% increase in mentorship
184% increase in the effectiveness of their current study habits

Student Insights

“Being an undergraduate in STEM can be challenging. Joining Rising 360, STEP allowed me to increase my access to support and guidance throughout my journey.”
- Prince Green '27

“Rising 360, STEP helped me access information and resources on campus that I didn’t know existed to improve my academic foundation.”
- Bright Agyapong '27

“Rising 360, STEP motivated me to continue to put myself out there, achieve my academic goals, and participate in enriching activities through their fun interactive events.”
- Aanya Bharti '28

“Rising 360, STEP has greatly encouraged me to stay on top of my classes and seek resources that I didn’t know the school offered to better my education experience.”
- Isaac Muwanguzi '29