College Experience Program

The Marymount Manhattan College Experience Program allows qualified high school students to enroll in MMC courses for college credit during their sophomore, junior, or senior years of high school. Students will pay only the per-credit tuition cost, as other standard fees are waived. Students who are admitted into the program will have the opportunity to sample different academic majors prior to enrolling in college, gain deeper knowledge of one or more particular subjects, get a head-start on their college education, or simply preview the college academic environment.

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Program Overview

Students in the classroom Each semester, high school students will be able to take entry-level college courses in subject areas such as Art, Business, Math, Science, English, History, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Psychology. Completed coursework will earn you college credit that can be applied toward your MMC degree or transferred to another college you plan to attend after graduation from high school.

While enrolled in the College Experience Program students have access to the College’s student facilities, including the library, during all regular hours of operation. Students have access to any of the lectures and other free events open to the student body. And they are eligible for free or discounted tickets to all of the College’s theatre and dance productions.

Eligibility

Participation in the College Experience Program is open to any qualified high school student who is a rising sophomore to rising senior. The student must be at least 15 years of age by the start of the term they are registered for.

Entry Semesters and Courses

In the Fall and Spring semester, courses will meet during after-school hours or on weekends. During the Summer semesters, classes meet during the daytime and in the evenings. Refer to our academic calendar for exact start and end dates for each semester.

There are several courses available for current high school juniors and seniors, but you can view all our course offerings here.

Students may register for only 1 course each semester.

Program Cost

For the 2019-2020 academic year which includes the Fall 2019, January 2020, Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 terms, the tuition for a three-credit course is $3,396.

Application Process

To determine if you are eligible to enroll in a certain course, please contact the Office of Admission at 1-800-MARYMOUNT or 212-517-0430 and an Admissions Counselor will be happy to assist you. You can also email the Office of Admissions at admissions@mmm.edu.