Welcome to the new STEM Pathway

We’re thrilled to launch our first cohort in Fall 2025 — a select group of 15 motivated students ready to pursue academic transfer to four-year institutions in Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medicine, or Pre-Pharmacy. This program is designed for first-time, first-semester freshmen, helping students map their progress easily and build a strong academic foundation. We are also integrating additional ways to enter this pathway, i.e., dual enrollment and career and technical education students.


Who Should Apply?

  • High school seniors and juniors
  • Dual-enrollment (DE) students
  • Career and Technical Education (CTE) students
  • Students interested in transferring to a 4-year institution as a Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical, or Pre-Pharmacy major


Registration & Advising Criteria

Applicants should meet the following:

  1. Minimum high school GPA of 2.75
  2. Interest in Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical, or Pre-Pharmacy
  3. Clearly stated 4-year transfer institutions of interest
  4. Prior science coursework and involvement in academic activities


Selected students will:

  • Be invited to a summer informational session
  • Receive a personalized student degree plan
  • Be enrolled in the A.S. in General Studies Degree Plan
  • Participate in a campus tour with their parents
  • Transition into their specific STEM pathway after the first year
  • Receive continuous advising and support through graduation


Partnered 4-Year Institutions

  • Xavier University of Louisiana – College of Pharmacy
  • University of South Alabama – College of Medicine
  • University of South Alabama – College of Engineering
  • More partnerships coming soon


Scholarship Opportunities

  • Thurgood Marshall STEM Scholarships
  • University of South Alabama "Pathway USA" Scholarship
  • Alabama A&M University Scholarship
  • Alabama State University Scholarship
  • Additional scholarship listings coming soon


Ongoing Development & Support

  • Monthly speaker series (research talks, resume/CV building, interview skills, internships, etc.)
  • Department collaborations for cross-disciplinary engagement
  • Support and encouragement for students to join or launch STEM clubs and organizations
  • Ongoing tracking of student success, retention, GPA, and transfer rates


Interest Form

To express your interest in the Bishop State STEM Pathway, please complete the following form:https://forms.office.com/r/uDQrpCwghJ


Contact Us

For questions or more information, please email Dr. Jason Ford-Green at jfordgreen@bishop.edu.

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