Start strong, finish stronger with CityEdge Jump Start, MMC’s college readiness program! Uniquely designed for incoming students, CityEdge Jump Start helps students gain an edge on college success through single course focus, allowing more time for social, academic, and mindful adjustment.
We know you want the best preparation before embarking on the next exciting stretch of road leading up to your college graduation. Join Jump Start this summer and be MMC ready!
Jump Start Component
Benefit to You
College Coursework
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Earn degree credits early
Readiness Workshops
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Learn executive function management
Citywide Excursions
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Adapt to living in New York City
PARENTS AND STUDENTS SAY…
“One of the best things about Jump Start for me was that it made the transition into my first semester of college much smoother than I thought it would be. I had a few weeks to learn how to get around the campus and find useful resources before I actually needed to use them, and by the time I needed to use them for classes, I was good to go. Besides making my first semester easy, I had a head start on college credits, which allowed me to take one less class during the fall semester while still being on track. Overall, I enjoyed my experience because of the new friends I made and the crazy stories I will have to tell for the rest of my life.” -Olga K.
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“Jumpstart helped me build confidence for entering my college career as well as showed me the type of effort necessary for success.” -Brooke J.
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“For someone who is a transplant to New York City, the Jump Start program was a complete success for our daughter. She learned about the City, the public transportation system, and the history of the City. It also made her feel more comfortable in getting to know some of her classmates prior to the fall semester. It was helpful to be set up in the dorms early as she had to settle into her routine before the semester started. I would highly recommend the Jump Start program to any parent as it was a worthwhile experience for our daughter.” -Clifton G.
The 2021 City Edge Jump Start program will be held August 1 – August 21
This year, students earn 3 credits and fulfill the New York City Seminar requirement for their degree! Students also have the opportunity to meet with advisors to develop a uniquely personal and career-focused, 4-year plan to make efficient use of their time at Marymount Manhattan College. The program also includes a wide variety of cultural and distinctive city excursions, as well as shows!
NYC 101 - New York City Seminar: NYC Sustainability, Creativity, and Social Activism
In this three-week intensive course, you’ll examine parks and public spaces in New York City through a variety of disciplinary lenses. Built upon themes of environmental sustainability, social activism, and creative expression, the course will sharpen your critical reading, writing, and observational skills while you engage with readings, films, and spaces in New York City. Informed by readings by writers including Colson Whitehead, Alexandra Horowitz, Audre Lorde, and Jane Jacobs, you will apply knowledge, develop skills, and learn from spaces and places in New York City. Site visits include Seneca Village, the Ramble, and the Bethesda Terrace in Central Park; Roosevelt Island; the Socrates Sculpture Park; the West Village; and the Studio Museum.
This course also includes a service-learning Fridays component through which you will participate in initiatives in partnership with local organizations to deepen your understanding of the interconnectedness of sustainability, creativity, and social justice in NYC.
Residential Students - $4,785*
Commuter Students - $3,395*
Meal Estimate - $35 per day (Dining Dollars are accepted)
Metrocards are not included. *Subject to change
You’ll receive more information about Jump Start upon your acceptance to MMC. Apply if you’re interested in the program!
Spaces are filled on a rolling basis. This program is offered for students entering their first fall semester at MMC.
Interested first-year students should attend Jump Start.
Jump Start will help you transition smoothly into the community of Marymount Manhattan College and New York City. You’ll gain an advantage by experiencing the campus, becoming familiar with academic support services, and engaging in a credit-earning course.
Yes! Any courses offered through Jump Start will fulfill core requirements for all majors.
You will participate in class and co-curricular activities Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Evenings are free for you to study and complete class assignments. The evening/weekend activities are optional; it is completely up to you whether you would like to attend evening/weekend activities or explore the city on your own.
The peer mentors are MMC students who are familiar with the campus and metropolitan area and are available to support you both academically and socially. They understand very well what it’s like to be entering college and can address your questions from a place of experience.
Yes! You are permitted to begin using your Fall Semester Dining Dollars, which can be used at designated eating areas. It is estimated that meals will average around 35 dollars per day.
August 3 is the last day to drop a course without a grade. Jump Start 2021 “W” period begins on August 4. As of August 7, Jump Start 2020 withdrawal results in “WF” grade. August 10 is the last day to withdraw from Jump Start with a “WF” grade.
On August 1, check-in will take place in the afternoon at the 55th Street Residence Hall.
Yes, if you wish to have summer and fall housing, you will stay in the same room and retain the roommates you had during Jump Start. Participation in Jump Start also means substance-free housing is not an option for you.
Bring with you all of the belongings you will need for the fall semester. Before the program begins Residence Life will suggest a list of items to bring.
Late registration takes place on Monday, August 2. After August 2, students will forfeit any program cost refund. Early program departure may result in grade failure.
Jump Start is an intense program, so we do not encourage you to work while participating.
You are free to explore the city on your own but please be aware of the scheduled weekend activities.
“One of the best things about Jump Start for me was that it made the transition into my first semester of college much smoother than I thought it would be. I had a few weeks to learn how to get around the campus and find useful resources before I actually needed to use them, and by the time I needed to use them for classes, I was good to go. Besides making my first semester easy, I had a head start on college credits, which allowed me to take one less class during the fall semester while still being on track. Overall, I enjoyed my experience because of the new friends I made and the crazy stories I will have to tell for the rest of my life.” -Olga K.
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“Jumpstart helped me build confidence for entering my college career as well as showed me the type of effort necessary for success.” -Brooke J.
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“For someone who is a transplant to New York City, the Jump Start program was a complete success for our daughter. She learned about the City, the public transportation system, and the history of the City. It also made her feel more comfortable in getting to know some of her classmates prior to the fall semester. It was helpful to be set up in the dorms early as she had to settle into her routine before the semester started. I would highly recommend the Jump Start program to any parent as it was a worthwhile experience for our daughter.” -Clifton G.
