Program Overview

Introduction to Marist's Summer Pre-College Program

Marist's Summer Pre-College program is an exciting way for students to gain a unique college experience while still in high school. The program provides a challenging, yet equally rewarding experience, allowing students to earn three transferable college credits. Taught by Marist's nationally-recognized faculty, the programs offer a hands-on experience in the respective field, utilizing state-of-the-art technology.

Eligibility and Application Process

• The program is geared towards rising juniors and seniors in high school.
• Rising sophomores and graduating seniors may still apply and will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
• Prospective students must submit a completed application, official high school transcripts, one Pre-College Recommendation Form, and a short essay about their interest in a Marist Summer Pre-College program.

Application Deadline and Decision

• Acceptance into the Summer Pre-College Program is on a rolling, space-available basis per program.
• It typically takes up to 14 days to complete the application and share it with the Admission Committee.
• Admission decisions will be delivered via US Post Office Mail, usually within 2-3 weeks after the application is complete.

Program Costs

• The cost includes tuition & fees, housing & all meals, field trips, and all course materials.
• The cost does not include travel expenses.
• Students may wish to bring funds for incidentals, shopping, souvenirs, and personal items.
• New York Session I or Session II, 3 college credits: $3,700
• New York Session I and Session II, 6 college credits: $6,660

Financial Aid

• Currently, there is no funding available for prospective students.

Program Dates

• Marist will offer nearly 20 unique programs in June and July.
• New York In-Person Session I: June 29 - July 12, 2025
• New York In-Person Session II: July 13 - 26, 2025
• Students may participate in multiple sessions, provided dates do not overlap.

Supervision and Accommodations

• Students will be supervised by both a Resident Director and Residential Assistants.
• Pre-College students will live in Marist's residence halls and eat in the Marist dining hall.
• Accommodations are available during the program for students with specific needs.

College Credit and Coursework

• Students will earn 3 transferable college credits upon completion of the course.
• Course descriptions can be found on the Programs page.
• While most colleges and universities will accept these credits, each institution will evaluate them to determine their transferability.

International Students

• International students are eligible to participate in Summer Pre-College.
• If an international student does not currently hold an F1 Visa, Marist will work with them to obtain their student Visa.

Pre-Assignments

• To maximize students' success in this fast-paced program, students are assigned work to be completed before arriving for Summer Pre-College.
• A brief course syllabus along with the pre-assignment are provided to students once they deposit for the program.
• The work done on the pre-assignment will allow students to dive right into the program content.