About the Center for Pre-College Programs

CPCP Programs and services for students are made possible by funding received from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, private corporations, foundations and individual gifts, as well as state and federal grants from the New Jersey Department of Education and the United States Department of Education.  

About Us

Established in 1979, the Center for Pre-College Programs (CPCP) was designed to:

  • increase access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields among pre-college-age students, especially those who are traditionally underrepresented and underserved.
     
  • improve the teaching of science and mathematics in secondary and elementary schools. During the academic year and summer, CPCP offers programs and services to more than 4,300 students (grades 4-12), educators and schools/districts through the Federal TRIO programs (Upward Bound, Talent Search and Upward Bound for English Language Learners), Early College Preparatory Programs, College Bound State Grant Program, student competitions, teacher professional development and special partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

In addition, CPCP's Options for Advanced Academic Achievement and Academy College Courses for High School Students afford students the opportunity to enroll in credit-bearing college-level courses at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.