Summer Pre-College

One of the Nation's Top Summer Pre-College Programs

Summer Pre-College Programs at Marist College

Top 20 Pre-College Summer Programs ranked by College Consensus

For over fifteen years, Marist has created a top summer pre-college program that gives students a sense of college life, provides a taste of a college major, and allows students to earn college credit all while still in high school. This year, we're going virtual. While we would love to host you on campus this summer, our Virtual Summer Pre-College experience will be packed with opportunities for you to test drive a major and meet like-minded high school students from around the world. With 14 courses to choose from, this summer's courses will take place over a three-week period from July 12-30. We look forward to seeing you online!

Optional On-Campus Overnight Event

Join us on the Marist Campus for an optional overnight event, exclusively for our Summer Pre-College students from July 31 to August 1. Registration will open on June 21. This overnight event will include campus tours, meet and greets with faculty, and program specific breakout sessions. In addition, you'll be able to connect with your Summer Pre-College classmates with an outdoor BBQ, lawn games, an outdoor movie night, and much more!

All students will be permitted to bring one parent or legal guardian, and each family will have their own private on-campus apartment to stay in during the event

 

Prepare to have the best summer of your life at Marist's Summer Pre-College

One of the top-ranked summer pre-college programs in the country, this exciting opportunity will provide you with a taste of life as a Red Fox while earning college credits and test driving your major. This summer, our Summer Pre-College program is adapting to a three-week virtual format from July 12-30, packed with hands-on online learning opportunities.

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Prepare to have the best summer of your life at Marist's Summer Pre-College

One of the top-ranked summer pre-college programs in the country, this exciting opportunity will provide you with a taste of life as a Red Fox while earning college credits and test driving your major. This summer, our Summer Pre-College program is adapting to a three-week virtual format from July 12-30, packed with hands-on online learning opportunities.

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How to Apply

Applying to Marist's Summer Pre-College program is easy! Just follow the steps below, and we look forward to hearing from you. 

Step 1: Review application requirements.

Step 2: Submit your application.

Step 3: Sit back and relax. You did it!

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Test drive your major

One of the many benefits of Marist's Summer Pre-College program is the ability to gain a sense of your future college major while still in high school. Choose from a wide range of course options designed to give you a taste of the academic experience in the major. Courses include: Business, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Data Science for Polling and Political Communication, Digital Media, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science, Fashion Design - Portfolio, Fashion Merchandising A to Z, Pre-Health, Pre-Law, Psychology, and Sports Communication.

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Test drive your major

One of the many benefits of Marist's Summer Pre-College program is the ability to gain a sense of your future college major while still in high school. Choose from a wide range of course options designed to give you a taste of the academic experience in the major. Courses include: Business, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Data Science for Polling and Political Communication, Digital Media, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science, Fashion Design - Portfolio, Fashion Merchandising A to Z, Pre-Health, Pre-Law, Psychology, and Sports Communication.

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Learn from experienced faculty who live what they teach

At Marist's Summer Pre-College program, you'll engage in daily class sessions with leading faculty and explore exciting career opportunities in your field. High school sophomores and juniors will engage in hands-on virtual learning experiences while working with industry professionals and like-minded peers.

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Learn from experienced faculty who live what they teach

At Marist's Summer Pre-College program, you'll engage in daily class sessions with leading faculty and explore exciting career opportunities in your field. High school sophomores and juniors will engage in hands-on virtual learning experiences while working with industry professionals and like-minded peers.

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