![Students and staff of the HSCI sitting on the Amphitheater as their picture is taken.](/sites/default/files/styles/400x192/public/2026-07/HSCI-Hero.jpg?h=2af55353&itok=HPqiC6to) # 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](/news-media/news-stories/what-it-means-be-hispanic-serving-institution "What it Means to be a 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. ## Follow us on social media for the latest updates - [HSCI on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/montclair_hsci/#) ## Earned Recognition ![Flag raised with the words "National Hispanic Heritage Month"](/sites/default/files/styles/1120x1120/public/2026-05/090825_42068_Hispanic%20Heritage%20Flag%20Raising_MP-X2.jpg?h=29234840&itok=1dKEolZC) ### 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. - [What it means to be a Fulbright HSI Leader](/news-media/news-stories/montclair-state-university-once-again-named-fulbright-hsi-leader) ## Launch Your Journey to the American Dream #1 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 [More about this ranking](/news-media/news-stories/2026-college-rankings-montclair-named-no-1-public-institution-nj-top-30-public-nation) ## 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 ![hawk icon](/themes/custom/montclair/assets/img/hawk.svg) ## Meet Our Team ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/659a9635.jpg?h=f48c62f1&itok=fK98yEs8) ### [Katia Paz Goldfarb](/faculty-staff/katia-paz-goldfarb) - Associate Provost for Hispanic Initiatives and International Programs ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/headshot_8.png?h=674f4507&itok=NU54xFK0) ### [Marco Cordova](/faculty-staff/marco-cordova) - Coordinator for HSI and Special Programs ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/img6538_0.jpeg?h=ab75dbce&itok=AUO5Uaao) ### [Emily Torres](/faculty-staff/emily-torres) - Office Assistant Go to the previous slide 1/ Go to the next slide ## Hispanic Student College Institute in Action Participants, mentors and program leaders engage in HSCI activities. - [ ![Students at HSCI Orientation with Rocky in the crowd.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x700/public/2026-05/i-FtG4FW7-X2.jpg?h=29234840&itok=lf_uBRjR) View Image and Caption ](%20%20%20%20/sites/default/files/styles/2560w_2560h/public/2026-05/i-FtG4FW7-X2.jpg?itok=6IxPz77j) - [ ![Students at HSCI Orientation conversing with one another.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x700/public/2026-05/i-SJH7Ns6-X2.jpg?h=29234840&itok=5LYi_Qsf) View Image and Caption ](%20%20%20%20/sites/default/files/styles/2560w_2560h/public/2026-05/i-SJH7Ns6-X2.jpg?itok=U_RaxmxG) - [ ![Woman on stage at HSCI orientation with the words Welcome behind her.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x700/public/2026-05/i-BVnVh9V-X2.jpg?h=29234840&itok=uY3nqRTS) View Image and Caption ](%20%20%20%20/sites/default/files/styles/2560w_2560h/public/2026-05/i-BVnVh9V-X2.jpg?itok=a_Zfkuok) - [ ![Students are outside walking and conversing with red shirts on.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x700/public/2026-05/i-RQ43jSS-X2.jpg?h=29234840&itok=V5alMPdu) View Image and Caption ](%20%20%20%20/sites/default/files/styles/2560w_2560h/public/2026-05/i-RQ43jSS-X2.jpg?itok=X1-l4Ppk) - [ ![HSCI students in a classroom smiling and conversing with one another, wearing red shirts.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x700/public/2026-05/i-dN6DL6t-X2.jpg?h=29234840&itok=xeDmanRt) View Image and Caption ](%20%20%20%20/sites/default/files/styles/2560w_2560h/public/2026-05/i-dN6DL6t-X2.jpg?itok=J-oHudnV) - [ ![Female student is writing down something on her notebook.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x700/public/2026-05/i-TZD5GVm-X2.jpg?h=29234840&itok=gEEoOKri) View Image and Caption ](%20%20%20%20/sites/default/files/styles/2560w_2560h/public/2026-05/i-TZD5GVm-X2.jpg?itok=DjjwlD_s) - [ ![Man is presenting a chart on a projector to a room full of students.](/sites/default/files/styles/700x700/public/2026-05/i-hXxkFKL-X2.jpg?h=29234840&itok=Yp6HIaPZ) View Image and Caption ](%20%20%20%20/sites/default/files/styles/2560w_2560h/public/2026-05/i-hXxkFKL-X2.jpg?itok=WnLkKRLZ) - [ ![Students in an auditorium style classroom listening attentively. ](/sites/default/files/styles/700x700/public/2026-05/i-fWrSPdV-X2.jpg?h=29234840&itok=5vRDPvk-) View Image and Caption ](%20%20%20%20/sites/default/files/styles/2560w_2560h/public/2026-05/i-fWrSPdV-X2.jpg?itok=kEdB6g2H) - [ ![Group of students in a classroom applauding while listening. ](/sites/default/files/styles/700x700/public/2026-05/i-8t7hDXc-X2.jpg?h=29234840&itok=i6QfRFFq) View Image and Caption ](%20%20%20%20/sites/default/files/styles/2560w_2560h/public/2026-05/i-8t7hDXc-X2.jpg?itok=Dw5MlfBk) Go to the previous slide 1/ Go to the next slide ## Have Questions? We’re Here to Help. ¿Tienes preguntas? Estamos aquí para ayudarte. [Office for Hispanic Initiatives (Oficina de Iniciativas Hispanas)](https://inside.montclair.edu/node/5328) 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. -