R2DEEP Recruitment, Retention & Distance
Education Program

What is R2DEEP?

R2DEEP is a Pre-Engineering Program initiative of the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM) College of Engineering that provides high school students with university-level distance learning courses in math and engineering, allowing them to earn college credits before graduating high school. Courses are delivered through distance modality by UPRM professors and instructors.

The program aims to increase the quantity and quality of engineering students by combining recruitment, training, and retention strategies to improve student success.

Key Aspects

  • Distance Education: Courses are delivered remotely and online through live, distance-learning platforms.
  • University Credits:Students can earn college credits (up to 22 credits) for courses taken through the program.
  • Pre-Engineering Focus:The program offers courses in mathematics, engineering, and languages to prepare students for engineering studies.
  • Professional Counseling: Academic counseling is provided to R2DEEP program students.
  • Eligibility:High school students (10 through 12 grades) from public, private and homeschoolers with a minimum 3.5 GPA are eligible to apply.
  • Transferable Credits: A+ and B grades can be submitted for transfer credit, while a C grade is reflected on the student’s file but does not affect the GPA.

Program Goals & Benefits

  • Increase the number of students who apply to and are officially admitted to the College of Engineering.
  • Enhance the quality of students who complete engineering programs.
  • Provide high school students with a head start on their university education.
  • Opportunity to experience university courses which enables them to create effective study habits for success in college.
  • R2DEEP promotes student participation in the different summer camps offered by UPRM.

Is R2DEEP only for students who are interested in engineering?

R2DEEP offers university-level credits in mathematics, engineering, and languages to high school students therefore it is open to all disciplines. Students from other academic programs can enroll and enjoy the benefits of R2DEEP courses.

It is recommended that students from other fields of study request an evaluation because some courses may have specific prerequisites.

 

The academic offer includes:

  • Pre-Calculus I (3 crs) *
  • Pre-Calculus II (3 crs) *
  • Calculus I (4 crs) *
  • Engineering Graphics (2 crs)
  • Computer Programming and Algorithms (3 crs)
  • Introduction to Computer Programming (4 crs)
  • Introduction to Engineering (1 cr) **
  • Basic English Course (3 crs) ***
  • Intermediate English (3 crs) ***

* Math courses with prerequisites. Students with 604 or less will need to take and approve a math diagnosis test before enrollment in precalculus I.
A remedial course is available for those needing to reinforce their math background.

**Introduction to Engineering is offered only in the first semester.

*** English courses with prerequisites. For Basic English Course student must have obtained an English Achievement (PAA) score of 569 or less.

Intermediate English I course under R2DEEP; The student must have obtained an English Achievement (PAA) score of 570 to 800.

Requirements:

 

  • High School Grades (10, 11 or 12)
  • GPA of 3.50 or above

 

To enroll for the Pre-Calculus 1 course, student must take The College Board Exam and have achieved the following scores:

  • 651 or more in the Math part of the PEAU-College Board test or
  • 605 or more in Math in the PAA-College Board test.

 

Students who obtained a score of 604 or less in PAA College Board test or have not taken the PAA College Board Test, must take and approve the Diagnostic Test offered by the UPRM Mathematics Department. Students will have two (2) opportunities to take the test.

 

For those students that do NOT achieve more than 50% in the Diagnostic Test, it is recommended to take the Mathematics Strengthening Institute (INFOMATE) which is offered by the Mathematics Department.

Enrollment Costs:

 

  • Cost per Credit: $157.00
  • Maintenance fee: $100.00
  • Technology fee: $50.00
  • R2DEEP fee: $45.00

 

Note: Payment for the courses will be done during the schedule adjustment period in the academic calendar of the UPRM. The student will receive an email with the instructions for online payment or through payment booth

How to apply:

1. Complete the online application

Include personal information and selection of the course student is interested in.

Notifications are sent via email. Make sure to provide accurate information.

 

2. Send evidence of the College Board and/or Advanced Placement Test scores to the email address r2deep@uprm.edu (if applies). 

 

3.Send an Official High School Transcript to the email address r2deep@uprm.edu

Register HERE for January 2027

Diagnostic Exam and INFOMATE

Mathematic Diagnostic Exam Dates for 1st Semester 2026-2027:

 

First oportunity: 1st Semester 2026-2027

Exam Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Inscription Period: September 23, 2026 until October 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM

 

Second oportunity: 1st Semester 2026-2027

Exam Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026

Inscription Period: November 9, 2026 until December 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM

 

INFOMATE Dates for 1st Semester 2026-2027:

 

There are no available dates provided by the Mathematics Department at this moment to take this course.

Steps to Register in the Mathematics Diagnostic Exam or INFOMATE:

Step 1: Request a Provisional Student Number:

  1. If you have taken a class with the R2DEEP Program you can use the student number previously provided to register in the exam.
  2. If you DON’T have a student number follow these instructions:
    • Complete the following form: https://forms.gle/g27n7MT79F7gBQLs9
    • Sent an email to r2deep@uprm.edu informing that you requested a provisional student number and we will send you the number via email.

NOTE: You need the provisional student number or the r2Deep student number in order to register in the exam. If you do not have this number you can’t complete the registration form.

 

Step 2: Register in the Diagnostic Exam of INFOMATE

 

Important Information:

Certification 9915 of the Academic Senate establishes that every new student whose study curriculum contains the course MATE 3171 Precalculus I and who obtains a score of 605 or less in the Mathematical Achievement part of the CEEB exam must take a diagnostic exam.

Likewise, to take the Basic English Course under R2DEEP; the student must have obtained an English Achievement (PAA) score of 569 or less. Similarly, to take Intermediate English I course under R2DEEP; The student must have obtained an English Achievement (PAA) score of 570 to 800.

Reasonable Accommodation

If the student needs a reasonable accommodation, they must request it by accessing this link:

https://www.uprm.edu/oseirum/solicitud

Have a Question? Contact Us!

Office: SA-201

Phone: (787)832-4040 Ext. 6261, 6290, 6223, 6224

Email: r2deep@uprm.edu