Hispanic Student College Institute
The Hispanic Student College Institute offers a free, immersive college experience designed to empower high school rising juniors and seniors —and their families — as they prepare for the path to higher education. Gain the tools, confidence and community support needed to navigate your college journey.
About the Hispanic Student College Institute
The Hispanic Student College Institute emphasizes the University’s commitment to creating life-changing educational opportunities for all students. Montclair is New Jersey’s largest Hispanic-Serving Institution, a federal designation that identifies close to 600 colleges and universities where at least a quarter of their undergraduate populations are Hispanic.
This is a premier pre-college summer program focused on college readiness. The Hispanic Student College Institute is a four-day immersive experience that includes on-campus housing and meals, providing students with non-credit workshops and activities to master the transition to higher education.
This free program:
- Builds confidence and college readiness by helping you understand how to explore colleges, apply successfully, and plan for your academic future.
- Introduces you to potential majors and careers.
- Helps you become familiar with the admissions and financial aid processes.
- Strengthens your transition from high school to college.
- Welcomes families into the experience, allowing them to learn the ins and outs of admissions alongside their students so they can make informed decisions together.
- Accepts applications from all eligible students.
Earned Recognition
Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader
Montclair has been recognized as a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader for three consecutive years, one of only 46 colleges and universities in the country to earn the federal designation.
Launch Your Journey to the American Dream
Achieving the American Dream
Montclair State University is ranked first in New Jersey and among the top 10 schools nationally for social mobility, according to U.S. News & World Report. Social mobility is a measure of how well schools enroll and graduate low-income students and bring
What Our Participants & Families Have to Say
“I witnessed my son return with a smile, speak passionately about your program and eager to step into the world to shine! He’s putting Montclair on his list of schools to attend as a result of the HSCI program!”
Parent
Meet Our Team
Katia Paz Goldfarb
- Associate Provost for Hispanic Initiatives and International Programs
Marco Cordova
- Coordinator for HSI and Special Programs
Emily Torres
- Office Assistant
Hispanic Student College Institute in Action
Participants, mentors and program leaders engage in HSCI activities.
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Office for Hispanic Initiatives (Oficina de Iniciativas Hispanas)
HSCI is hosted by the Office for Hispanic Initiatives, dedicated to upholding the university’s allegiance to promoting an inclusive environment to support the success of all students, faculty and staff.