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Summer Pre-College

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Summer Pre-College Programs at Marist

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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've expanded our offerings into three sessions: two on our beautiful riverfront campus, and one virtual. With more than 20 unique courses to choose from, this summer's in-person sessions will take place over a two-week period with start dates of June 30, 2024, and July 14, 2024. Our three-week virtual offering will begin on July 8.

 

Session I (in-person): June 30 - July 13, 2024
Session II (in-person): July 14 - 27, 2024
Virtual Session: July 8 - 26, 2024

Discounts are available to students who participate in multiple sessions. This is permissible provided dates do not overlap. 

Prepare to Have the Best Summer of Your Life at Marist's Summer Pre-College

With our top-ranked Summer Pre-College program, you can experience life as a Red Fox, while earning college credits and test-driving your major. Marist鈥檚 Summer Pre-College program is offering in-person and virtual sessions, packed with hands-on online learning opportunities:

  • In-Person Session I: June 30 - July 13, 2024
  • In-Person Session II: July 14 - July 27, 2024
  • Virtual Session III: July 8 - July 26, 2024

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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 .

Step 3: Sit back and relax. Once your application is complete, it will be reviewed, and a decision will be sent to you within 2-3 weeks. 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:

  • Broadway at Marist
  • Business
  • Criminal Justice
  • Cybersecurity
  • Fashion Design - Portfolio
  • Fashion Merchandising A to Z
  • Pre-Health
  • Pre-Law
  • Robotics
  • Sports Communication

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 learning experiences either in-person or virtually, while working with industry professionals and like-minded peers.

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All programs indicated as on-campus will be held in person at our Poughkeepsie, NY campus.