Pre-College summer programs, personalized. Come to Adelphi in New York this summer. Take an amazing class. Make new friends. Earn college credits. All in our summer pre-college program tailored just for you!
How to Apply
Here are the first steps to get started in your Pre-College Program journey.
Do you want a taste of college life?
The Pre-College Program is an academic and college-readiness experience for rising high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Adelphi’s Summer Pre-College Program will take place July 13-August 2, 2025.
Adelphi’s Summer Pre-College Program is open to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school. Our summer program for high school students features an updated curriculum that will allow high schoolers to explore an academic area of interest, participate in college preparedness workshops, and discover all that Adelphi University has to offer. Credit-bearing options are available. Explore our pre-college program pages to find the right option for you.
Why Join Adelphi’s Pre-College Summer Program in New York?
Experience Adelphi’s personalized approach to education and enroll in our Summer Pre-College programs, which includes residential, credit-bearing experiences on our Garden City campus. College Consensus recently ranked Adelphi’s Pre-College Summer Programs among the top 30 in the US, and here’s why:
- You can live on our beautiful flagship Garden City campus and take a class in the kind of exciting, challenging subject you dream about.
- You will work with our professors and instructors and meet with experts in the field.
- You will go on exciting off-campus trips.
Our credit-bearing summer college program allows you to walk away with three transferable college credits. It’s a great introduction to the hands-on, high-impact learning at Adelphi – and an unforgettable growing experience.
Find out how to apply and become involved in this unique, life changing opportunity to learn and grow!
Frequently Asked Questions about Adelphi’s Pre-College Programs in NY
A pre-college program gives you the chance to preview college life. You can take classes, attend lectures and seminars, meet students and faculty and even stay in a residence hall. Enrolling in a pre-college program helps students prepare for college academically and socially and can resolve concerns and even alleviate college anxiety.
Enrolling in a pre-college program offers a number of benefits. You can gain exposure to college life and engage in classroom experiences that can help in choosing a major. You can also gain valuable, early experience in critical thinking, research and presentation skills.
