Is DAPCEP a school? 

No. We are a nonprofit organization. Our administrative office is located in Detroit, but all of our programs take place at various locations across southeast Michigan. These locations include university campuses, corporations, laboratories, museums, churches, and other community centers.

Does my student attend DAPCEP during the school day?

Only if your school has DAPCEP available as an elective. Currently, select Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD), Cesar Chavez Academy (CCA) and Barack Obama Leadership Academy (BOLA) schools offer DAPCEP during the day. Students who attend this class work on projects throughout the year in preparation for the Science and Engineering Fair of Metropolitan Detroit. Ask your child’s principal about offering DAPCEP!

Does DAPCEP do school visits?  

Yes! We have an awesome team of volunteers who make up the STEM Squad. The STEM Squad hosts pop-up workshops at schools and community locations.

What grade can my child start DAPCEP?

Pre-Kindergarten! Students may enter DAPCEP at any grade from Pre-Kindergarten (4-years-old) through grade 12.

Does my child have to live in Detroit?

No. Students from all over the tri-county area (and beyond!) are welcome to attend.

Does my child have to attend Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD)?  

No. Students from any and every school system – public, private, charter, home, etc. – are welcome to attend.

What are the admission requirements?

Simply a completed online registration form! Register here: dapcep.asapconnected.com

Is admission guaranteed?

To the DAPCEP program, yes, but to a particular course, not necessarily. Classroom spaces are limited, so if a particular module (course/program) is full, then we will contact you to suggest an alternative module. We will do everything we can to ensure you are able to participate!

Can my child apply even if they don’t receive letter grades?

Yes! We formerly required transcripts and report cards, but with our new registration system, we no longer need this information. All students are welcome to apply.

Will I receive a refund of the application fee if my child is not accepted?

No. The application fee is non-refundable. However, we will apply the fee to the next semester, should you choose to apply again.

How do I apply?

Everything can be completed online though our student portal at dapcep.asapconnected.com (no ‘www’ in front of dapcep). Applications must be completed online (no paper, email, or fax).

I have more than one child applying. Can I use the same username and password for them?

Yes! Our new system allows Family Accounts. You may register for all your children at one time.

We would like to offer DAPCEP during the school day – where do we start?

Great! Please contact Executive Director, Michelle Reaves by calling 313-831-3050 or e-mail mreaves[at]dapcep.org

How can we have DAPCEP conduct a pop-up workshop at our school?

Pop-up workshops are fast, fun, and educational! For information about our STEM Squad, contact our program assistant, Myesha Williams by calling 313-831-3050 or e-mail mwilliams[at]dapcep.org.

My company wants to volunteer and/or design and offer a DAPCEP course – where do we start?

This is a wonderful opportunity to expose youth to careers your STEM field. Please contact Development Director, Maria Webb by calling 313-831-3050 or e-mail mwebb[at]dapcep.org