Adelphi Opens Applications for 2026 Summer Pre-College Programs, Introduces New Non-Credit Academies
Garden City, NY (02/16/2026) — Adelphi University has opened applications for its 2026 Summer Pre-College Programs, offering high school students the opportunity to engage in rigorous college-level coursework while exploring academic interests and college life. Programs will run from July 12 through August 1, 2026, on Adelphi's Garden City campus.
Three-Week, Credit-Bearing Pre-College Program (July 12-August 1, 2026)
The centerpiece of Adelphi's summer offerings is its three-week, credit-bearing Pre-College Program, open to rising 10th through 12th grade students. Participants earn three transferable Adelphi University credits while experiencing the pace and expectations of a full college course.
Students may enroll as residential or commuter participants, providing flexibility while offering an immersive academic experience taught in person by Adelphi's award-winning faculty.
The 2026 credit-bearing courses include:
Arts and Humanities:
- Art Foundations: Portfolio Development in Drawing and Design
- Music Production and Sound Mixing
- Writing for College, Careers, and Creativity
STEM and Emerging Technologies:
- Coding and AI for Future Tech Leaders
- Quantum Engineering
Healthcare:
- Introduction to Nursing as a Career and Profession
- Pre-Med: Microbiology, Nutrition, and Human Disease
- Psychology and Pop Culture
Law and Social Sciences:
- Communications and Critical Thinking-
- Pre-Law: Understanding the Bill of Rights
- Psychology and Pop Culture
One Week, Non-Credit Academies (July 20-24, 2026)
Adelphi will also offer two 1-week, non-credit academies July 20-24, 2026. These commuter-only programs are open to rising 9th through 12th grade students and provide a focused introduction to college-level learning and career exploration.
The 2026 Academies include:
- Careers in Healthcare
- Business and Leadership Academy: Launch Your Startup
Virtual information sessions are scheduled for February 25 and March 24, providing prospective students and their families with detailed insights into the program structure, course offerings, and application process.
Applications for the Summer 2026 Pre-College Program will close on Friday, June 12. Interested students are encouraged to apply early, as spaces are limited and fill quickly.
About Adelphi: A modern metropolitan university with a personalized approach to higher learning
Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning, and innovative ways to support academic and career success. U.S. News & World Report named Adelphi a 2026 Best National University, Best College for Veterans, and Top Performer in Social Mobility. In addition, Forbes has ranked Adelphi the top private university on Long Island for three past three years.
Adelphi serves more than 7,300 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, New York-just 23 miles from New York City's cultural and internship opportunities-and at dynamic learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, as well as online.
More than 123,000 Adelphi graduates have gained the skills to thrive professionally as active, engaged citizens, making their mark on the University, their communities and the world.
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Adelphi University has opened applications for its 2026 Summer Pre-College Programs, running July 12 through August 1, 2026, on Adelphi's Garden City campus.