Yes. Students who complete any of Adelphi’s Pre-College programs can receive the Adelphi Advantage Award—a $1,000 annual scholarship that can be combined with other awards.
Get a first look at college-level learning through Adelphi’s for-credit and non-credit summer programs—designed for high school students.
Do you want a taste of college life? Adelphi’s Summer Pre-College Program will take place July 12-August 1, 2026.
Adelphi’s Pre-College Program offers high school students an early college experience through multiple program options. Open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors, our programs give students the chance to preview college life—taking classes, attending lectures and seminars, connecting with peers and professors, and engaging in college-readiness activities.
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Why Join Adelphi’s Pre-College Summer Program in New York?
Adelphi’s Summer Pre-College programs—ranked among the top 30 in the nation by College Consensus—offer high school students credit-bearing courses, noncredit academies, and residential experiences on our Garden City campus.
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. While our non-credit summer academies give students the chance to explore careers, develop practical skills, earn certifications, and gain real-world experience in a fast-paced, immersive week on campus.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Adelphi’s Pre-College Programs in NY
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.
The one-week Academies are short, non-credit, hands-on experiences that let students explore potential majors and career paths in an engaging, low-pressure setting. They’re ideal for students who want to test the waters or fit a program into a busy summer schedule.
By contrast, the three-week Pre-College programs are credit-bearing courses that provide a deeper academic experience—students complete college-level coursework, earn three transferable Adelphi credits, and experience both academic and residential life on campus.
- Rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible to participate in our credit-bearing courses.
- Rising high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible to participate in non-credit academies.
The following stipulations apply to international pre-college applicants:
- If you already have an F-1 visa and are studying in the U.S., you can join the Pre-College Program during the summer.
- If you are in the U.S. on a tourist visa, you may also take part in the program as a recreational or short-term activity.
- If you are outside the U.S., please contact your local U.S. Embassy or Consulate to find out what travel documents you’ll need.
Adelphi University cannot issue an I-20 form for this program.
Adelphi University requires all non-native English speakers to take and pass one of several available proficiency exams. You can submit your TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test (DET) results to precollege@adelphi.edu.
Because the program schedules overlap, students must choose one program per summer. Many students take part in different years—for example, attending a one-week academy one summer and returning for a three-week pre-college course the next.
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