Academic Services

Digital Education

Our interdisciplinary team in Digital Education offers a broad range of services to promote and support pedagogical innovation and technology-enabled learning. The Department offers faculty workshops on web-based applications, instructional software, mobile applications, emerging technologies, Zoom, and the College’s Learning Management System and collaborates with the Center for Teaching Excellence to offer faculty showcase sessions. The various innovation opportunities are designed to aid faculty in enriching student learning experiences as a means to develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century. An interdisciplinary group of undergraduate and graduate students from various schools across the College are employed by Digital Education, where they gain valuable work experience in instructional technology, training, video design, marketing, graphic design, and support. The Digital Education Department is located on the third floor of the James A. Cannavino Library and is equipped with state-of-the-art-facilities including a green screen studio, and collaborative teaching and learning technology lab. The Digital Education team is committed to leading the promotion, infusion, and support of technologyfacilitated, pedagogical innovation.

The Writing Center

The Writing Center helps students and other members of the Marist Community express their ideas clearly and effectively, thereby becoming more selfsufficient and successful writers. The Center’s tutors are faculty members and student interns who provide free, one-on-one tutoring for every academic writing situation, in all subjects, and in all aspects of the writing process: from understanding assignments to generating and developing ideas, from expanding or improving rough drafts to revising the focus and structure of completed papers.

The Writing Center also assists students with non-academic writing situations, including the preparation of resumes, personal statements, and job or graduate school application letters. Because sessions usually last upwards of an hour, the Center encourages students to make appointments, although drop-ins are always welcomed.

Special Studies and Programs

Cross-registration

Marist College students may enroll in a course at Dutchess Community College, Ulster County Community College, the State University of New York at New Paltz, or the Culinary Institute of America, concurrent with full-time study at Marist. Students must have a 2.5 cumulative index, at least sophomore standing, and approval of the Marist College Registrar in order to qualify for crossregistration. Cross-registration is limited to courses not available at Marist.

Further inquiries should be directed to the Office of the Registrar. Crossregistration is effected at the same time as regular registration at Marist.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Studies

During the past several years, the School of Liberal Arts, in cooperation with the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, has focused attention on the wealth of scholarly materials available at the Roosevelt Library. The Roosevelt era in American history has had a vital role in the shaping of American domestic and foreign policies over the past decades. Marist College further associates itself with the growing number of scholars who have written about these historic days of our recent past. From time to time, we also place especially well-qualified history interns at the Library.

Since 1965, Marist has sponsored Roosevelt symposia to examine important events, etc. Among the former New Dealers who have spoken at the symposia have been Justice William O. Douglas, appointed by FDR to the Supreme Court; Adolph A. Berle, Jr., former brain truster and Roosevelt’s Assistant Secretary of State; and James Roosevelt, son of the late President. Among the eminent historians who have delivered papers at the symposia have been Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., James MacGregor Burns, Frank Friedel, William Leuchtenburg, Joseph Lash, and James David Barber. Most recently, Marist co-hosted, with the FDR Library, the international conference, “FDR, the Vatican, and the Catholic Community in the United States.” Marist also sponsors the Franklin D. Roosevelt Digital Library and Archives, a joint collaboration among Marist, the FDR Library, and IBM Corporation. Marist students work closely with faculty and FDR Library staff in analyzing and editing original documents, letters, and photographs, and use computer skills to construct a unique and fully searchable digital library.

Marist Institute for Public Opinion

The Marist College Institute for Public Opinion (MIPO) is a survey research institute. Founded in 1978, MIPO provides interdisciplinary educational opportunities for students and information on public policy issues for the general public. In addition to coursework, seminars, and internships, a major aspect of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion is its program in government research, including analysis of voting behavior and political campaigns. MIPO has conducted extensive surveys on national, state, and local elections, identifying issues facing the electorate. MIPO is also a leader in developing technological innovations in survey research.

MIPO has been covered by Time, Newsweek, Business Week, “Good Morning America,” “The Today Show,” CNN, and by the Associated Press International wire service, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and PBS radio and television news, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and other major newspapers throughout the nation.

Students interested in participating in MIPO’s activities should contact Dr. Lee Miringoff, Director.

Graduate Study

Advanced knowledge gained through graduate study is often essential for individuals seeking to expand their career opportunities. To assist people in mastering the skills necessary to excel in today’s competitive professional environment, Marist College offers graduate-level study in business administration, public administration, information systems, software development, mental health counseling, education, school psychology, communication, accountancy, and museum studies.

All of Marist’s programs provide a strong blend of theory and practical application and many offer elective courses that enable students to tailor their studies to match their individual career goals. Graduate courses have flexible delivery options with online offerings as well as classes available weekday evenings at the Poughkeepsie campus and at certain times, at locations in Albany and New York City.

The Master of Science In Professional Accountancy (MS/PAccy) is designed to provide accounting majors the opportunity to obtain an additional 30 college credits and a graduate degree to satisfy the 150 credit hours to be licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). The MS/PAccy is an Innovative graduate program composed of both in-class and distance learning classes.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) provides the managerial perspective necessary to effectively meet the demands of an increasingly global business environment. This program is committed to advancing students’ managerial knowledge; increasing effective communication, analytical, technological, and decision-making skills, while stimulating their appreciation of the social and ethical implications of working in a diverse, global business environment. Elective courses are offered in accounting, finance, human resources management, leadership, marketing, and information systems. The MBA offers the ultimate in flexibility with courses offered at the Fishkill Extension Center as well as online.

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is designed for people currently in or aspiring to managerial and leadership positions in public, not-forprofit, and health-care institutions. The program provides an understanding of the social and political context of administration; knowledge of organizational behavior and effective management techniques; and the quantitative and qualitative skills necessary for effective program evaluation. The MPA offers the ultimate in flexibility with courses offered online and , at certain times, in Albany and New York City.

The Master of Science in Information Systems provides advanced training and experience in both computer science and business administration. The goal of the program is to help meet the rapidly growing demand for knowledgeable personnel who possess a balanced combination of technical and managerial talents. 

The focus of the program is on problem solving in business using the systems approach; cooperative work environments; managing and applying appropriate technology; and driving organizational change for competitive advantage.

The Master of Science in Computer Science/Software Development provides the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to advance the careers of systems developers, database designers, network specialists, and applications programmers. A challenging combination of core and concentration courses enhances overall knowledge of computer science while enabling specialization in such important areas as artificial intelligence, computer architecture, database, or systems software.

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) can be earned as part of one of eight dual degree programs at Marist (BS/MAT or BA/MAT) that prepare candidates for New York State initial teaching certification in an Adolescence Education content field (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, French, History, Mathematics, or Spanish) and Students with Disabilities grades 7-12. The program fulfills the master’s degree requirement for professional certification in New York State and may fulfill this requirement in other states where the master’s degree is required. It includes current research and pedagogical skills culminating in a full semester of full-time student teaching. With the exception of one summer, graduate courses are offered on the Poughkeepsie campus in the evenings.

The Master of Science in Education (MS in Ed) in Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction is designed to provide PreK-12 educators and other professionals from related fields with a thorough background of current research and pedagogical skills to help them effectively teach a diverse set of learners. In addition, this program fulfills the New York State Master’s degree requirement to obtain professional certification for those who hold initial teaching certification. This 36-credit program can be completed in one of two models: Online asynchronously, or in-person at the Poughkeepsie campus.

The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling provides the academic preparation necessary to become a NY State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). The program may meet or exceed the academic requirements for professional counselor licensing in other states as well. The 60-credit Mental Health Counseling Program emphasizes the personal and professional growth of its students, fostering self-awareness and a deeper understanding of others. Counselors-in-training gain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality mental health care to help their clients function effectively in all aspects of their lives.

The Master of Arts in School Psychology is designed to prepare professionals to meet the challenge of assisting today’s students within the interactive contexts of their schools, families, and communities. The program provides instruction in the theory and skills associated with the five roles regularly encountered by school psychologists: facilitator in understanding human behavior, counselor, psychological/educational examiner, consultant, and information specialist/ intervention strategist. Marist’s program is NYSED approved and leads to initial certification as a school psychologist.

The Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) is a fully online graduate degree program that provides students with a crossdisciplinary educational experience that mirrors workplace dynamics in the fields of advertising, brand management, corporate communication, marketing, public relations, strategic communication and sales.

The Master of Arts in Museum Studies is offered in partnership with the Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici in Florence, Italy. This 34 credit, one-year program exposes students to the principal aspects of museum management and public engagement. Students benefit from the integration in the city and hands-on exposure to real world museum research and practices in one of the world’s most important cultural centers.

For detailed information regarding graduate programs and admissions requirements, please contact the Office of Graduate Admission at (845) 5753800.

Combined Undergraduate/Graduate Degree Programs

In addition to traditional undergraduate degree programs, Marist College offers academically qualified students the opportunity to pursue combined undergraduate/graduate degree programs. These special dual degree programs offer talented undergraduate students the opportunity to complete both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree within a framework of study that substantively reduces the time, and often the credit hours, required to complete both degrees on an independent basis. For qualified students, the programs offer potential savings in both tuition and living expenses.

A BS/MS Ed Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction program is currently available for student in our Childhood 1-6/Students with Disabilities program. For those interested in adolescence education, we offer one combined program that provides candidates with a BA/BS in their content area (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, French, History, Mathematics, or Spanish), initial certification for Students with Disabilities, and the Master of Science in Education. BS/MS programs are available in Information Technology and Systems/Information Systems and Computer Science/Software Development. BS/MS program is available for School of Management students majoring in accounting. Admission to these programs is based upon undergraduate academic performance in conjunction with faculty recommendations, and in most cases is granted at the end of the sophomore year. Admission to the BS/MS in Computer Science/Software Development is granted at the end of the junior year.

Inquiry about admission to a program should be made through the appropriate program director.

During the initial semesters of participation, students are officially considered undergraduates. A student enrolled in a combined undergraduate/graduate degree program technically moves to graduate standing the semester after they have completed the equivalent of eight full-time, traditional semesters of undergraduate work toward their undergraduate degree, or has completed their undergraduate degree requirements, whichever occurs first.

Students enrolling in combined undergraduate/graduate degree programs are eligible for undergraduate scholarship awards and financial assistance during the undergraduate portion of their studies. Upon moving to graduate standing, Federal, State, and Marist guidelines governing financial assistance change, as does the cost of tuition. Marist’s full-time flat-rate undergraduate tuition is replaced by graduate tuition calculated on a per-credit-hour basis. Each student’s eligibility for need-based financial assistance is reevaluated accordingly.

Students pursuing graduate study on a full-time basis are eligible for increased Federal Stafford Loan funding, and may qualify for Federal Work-Study funding. Federal Pell Grant and Marist College undergraduate scholarship funding are not available to graduate students. Students interested in more detailed information regarding financial assistance for graduate study should contact the Office of Student Financial Services. Please note that upon reaching graduate status, students must meet the graduate requirements for satisfactory academic progress to be eligible for financial aid.

Graduate students are not normally accommodated in College housing, except for graduate students in the MS/PAccy who have summer housing available, if needed. Students approaching graduate standing are encouraged to utilize the resources of the Office of Housing & Residential Life in their efforts to secure off-campus accommodations.

Office of International Programs

For nearly half a century, Marist College has offered students the opportunity to study overseas and experience other cultures as part of their academic career. International education programs are integral parts of a well-rounded liberal arts education in at least four ways. First, international programs help to develop a critical awareness of and ability to navigate pressing global issues, and foster the ability to contextualize diverse points of view. As such, international programs help to develop the critical insights that come from reflecting on issues through someone else’s eyes. Second, international programs enhance academic learning, be it through exposure to international academic perspectives, opportunities to apply classroom study to real-world contexts, or rapid progression in foreign language acquisition. Third, international programs support personal growth, supporting the development of vital life skills such as independence, drive, flexibility, and problem solving skills in new and challenging situations. Finally, international programs support career development. The world of work is increasingly global, with careers in virtually every sector linked to the international sphere. This fact has been borne out in the research: many employers view study-abroad as highly desirable.

Marist College offers a variety of study-abroad experiences that support a broad range of educational objectives, with program offerings at dozens of sites on six continents. We offer semester, full academic year, and short-term study abroad programs, Degree programs, and the First Year Florence Experience (FFE) and First Year Dublin Experience (FDE), enabling Marist students of any major to study abroad and graduate according to their planned schedule.

Office of International Programs-Semester and Academic Year Study Abroad

Studying abroad for a semester or academic year requires careful planning in course selection, a competitive GPA, a strong letter of recommendation, academic advisor approval, clear judicial and academic standing, and a well-written essay as part of the application. Students should speak with their academic advisor Academic  about studying abroad early in their studies at Marist so graduation is not delayed by studying abroad. Please note that admission to study abroad is competitive and not all applicants are accepted. Feedback is given to unsuccessful applicants and they are encouraged to re-apply after strengthening their applications.

Careful program selection is crucial. Just as there are dozens of approved study-abroad programs across the globe within the Marist portfolio, there are also many types of study-abroad programs. As such, students need to carefully think through their objectives for their time abroad-what does a student want to study, with whom, and how? What type of housing arrangement best supports the educational objectives-a dormitory, homestay, or apartment? Does the student hope to complete major, minor, or core requirements while abroad, or a combination of these? Is a research or internship component important to the student? Students are advised to review the International Programs website and attend information sessions held early each term to begin the process of thinking through these and other questions of program selection.

Financial aid is largely applicable to study-abroad fees. Students are advised to check with their financial aid advisor about eligibility for continued aid while abroad. Please note: New York State (NYS) Scholarships and TAP limit general elective credits that a student may take and still be eligible for NYS financial aid. Only general elective credits required for the degree are eligible for payment of NYS scholarships. Extra electives cannot be counted as contributing to full-time status. Students are strongly encouraged to carefully review the degree audit and choose courses that will not jeopardize eligibility for NYS scholarships.

Students financing their education using GI Bill® benefits are subject to certain limitations. Programs at the “host” school in the foreign country must be approved by the VA. Marist assumes no responsibility in ensuring that host schools have been approved by the VA for GI Bill® benefits. If the host school is not approved, GI Bill® benefits cannot be used for the experience. Please review the VA’s website for approved institutions: https://inquiry.vba.va.gov/weamspub/buildSearchInstitutionCriteria.do Students must be enrolled in courses that are applicable to their degree. Extra electives will not be covered by GI Bill® benefits. Students studying at an approved host school cannot be certified until the full schedule of courses has been made available to the Registrar’s Office and applied to the students’ records. There will be a considerable delay in the onset of VA payments.

Below is a list of Marist (not VA) approved programs (with minimum required GPAs noted). Additional information is available on the Office of International Programs website (http://www.marist.edu/study-abroad). While the list below comprises currently approved programs, additional study-abroad opportunities may exist, with information available from the Office of International Programs.

Africa

• Morocco, Rabat: IES: Rabat-IES Abroad Center-(2.75 GPA)
• Morocco, Rabat: SIT: Morocco-Field Studies in Journalism and New Media-(2.8 GPA)
• Senegal, Dakar: SIT: Senegal-Global Security and Religious Pluralism-(2.8 GPA)
• South Africa, Cape Town: CIEE: Cape Town-Multiple Programs-(2.5 - 3.0 GPA)
• Tanzania, Arusha: SIT: Tanzania-Wildlife Conservation and Political Ecology-(2.8 GPA)
• Tanzania, Iringa: CIEE: Iringa-Community Development, Language, and Culture-(2.5 GPA)
• Uganda, Kampala: SIT: Uganda-Development Studies-(2.8 GPA)

The Americas

• Argentina, Buenos Aires: API: Buenos Aires-Argentine and Latin American Studies-(2.8 GPA)
• Argentina, Buenos Aires: SIT: Buenos Aires-Social Movements and Human Rights-(2.8 GPA)
• Chile, Santiago: SIT: Santiago-Comparative Education and Social Change-(2.8 GPA)
• Costa Rica, Atenas: SFS: Atenas-Sustainable Development Studies- (2.8 GPA)
• Costa Rica, San Joaquin de Flores: API: San Joaquin de Flores-Multiple Programs-(3.0 GPA)
• Costa Rica, San Jose: API: San Jose-Multiple Programs-(2.8 GPA)
• Dominican Republic, Santiago de los Caballeros: CIEE: Santiago de los Caballeros-Liberal Arts-(2.8 GPA)
• Mexico, Merida: Universidad Marista de Mérida-(3.0 GPA)

Asia and the Pacific

• Asia, Multi-Country: Marist ASAP: Asia Study Abroad Program- (2.5 GPA)
• Australia, Byron Bay: SIT: Australia-Sustainability and Environmental Action-(3.0 GPA)
• Australia, Melbourne: Deakin University Direct Enrollment-(2.6 GPA)
• Australia, Queensland: KEI: Griffith University-(2.5 GPA)
• Australia, Sydney: Macquarie University Direct Enrollment-(3.25 GPA)
• China, Beijing: KEI: Beijing-University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)-(2.5 GPA)
• China, Shanghai: IES: Shanghai-Economy, Business, & Society- (2.75 GPA)
• India, Pune: KEI: Pune-Symbiosis International University-(2.5 GPA)
• Japan, Akita: Akita International University Exchange Program- (2.5 GPA)
• Japan, Tokyo: Temple University: Tokyo Semester Abroad-(2.8 GPA)
• Korea, Seoul: CIEE: Seoul-Yonsei University Arts and Sciences- (3.0 GPA)
• New Zealand, Auckland: IES: Auckland-University of Auckland Direct Enrollment-(3.0 GPA)
• New Zealand, Christchurch: University of Canterbury-(2.8 GPA)
• Samoa, Apia: SIT: Samoa-Pacific Communities and Social Change- (3.0 GPA)
• South Pacific Ocean: SEA Semester: Sustainability in Polynesian Island Cultures and Ecosystems (SPICE)-(3.0 GPA)
• Thailand, Bangkok: KEI: Thailand-Mahidol University International College (MUIC)-(2.5 GPA)

Europe

• Austria, Vienna: IES: Vienna-Multiple Programs-(2.75 GPA)
• Czech Republic, Prague: CIEE: Prague-Multiple Programs-(2.5 GPA)
• England, Birmingham: Aston Business School Exchange Program-(3.0 GPA)
• England, Canterbury: University of Kent at Canterbury Exchange Program in Biological Sciences-(3.0 GPA)
• England, London: API: London-University of the Arts-(3.0 GPA)
• England, London: FIE: London-Study & Internship Program-(2.5 GPA)
• England, London: KEI: London-London South Bank University-(2.5 GPA)
• France, Aix-en-Provence: CEA: Aix-en-Provence-Liberal Arts & Business-(2.5 GPA)
• France, French Riviera: CEA: Riviera-Multiple Programs-(2.5 GPA)
• France, Grenoble: API: Grenoble-Intensive Language Studies-(2.5 GPA)
• France, Paris: CEA: Paris-Multiple Programs (internship opportunities available)-(2.5 GPA)
• France, Paris: Paris College of Art-(2.8 GPA)
• France, Paris: University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) Consortium Semester in Paris-(2.8 GPA)
• France, Toulouse: CIEE: Toulouse-Language & Culture-(2.5 GPA)
• Germany, Berlin: API: Berlin-Freie Universität Berlin European Studies Program (FU-Best)-(2.8 GPA)
• Germany, Reutlingen: Reutlingen University Business Exchange Program-(2.8 GPA)
• Greece, Athens: Webster University: Odyssey in Athens-(2.5 GPA)
• Hungary, Budapest: Budapest Semesters in Mathematics-(3.5 GPA) (Mathematics majors only)
• Hungary, Budapest: CEA: Budapest-Social Science-(2.6 GPA)
• Ireland, Cork: University College Cork Direct Enrollment-(3.0 GPA)
• Ireland, Dublin: CEA: Dublin-Multiple Programs (internship opportunities available)-(2.75 to 3.0 GPA)
• Ireland, Dublin: FIE: Dublin-Dublin Business School and Internship Program-(2.8 GPA)
• Ireland, Dublin: KEI: Dublin-Griffith College-(2.5 GPA)
• Ireland, Galway: API: Galway-National University of Ireland Direct Enrollment-(3.0 GPA)
• Italy, Florence: Marist Italy: Florence-Lorenzo de Medici Institute (LdM)-(2.8 GPA)
• Italy, Multi-city: Marist Italy: Two Italies-Lorenzo de Medici Institute (LdM)-(2.8 GPA)
• Italy, Tuscania: Marist Italy: Tuscania-Lorenzo de Medici Institute (LdM) -(2.8 GPA)
• Netherlands, Amsterdam: CIEE: Amsterdam-Multiple Programs-(3.0 GPA)
• Poland, Krakow: API: Krakow-Interdisciplinary Program in Humanities and Social Science-(2.8 GPA)
• Portugal, Lisbon: API: Lisbon-Business, Humanities, and Social Science-(2.8 GPA)
• Russia, Moscow: KEI: Moscow-Moscow State University-(2.5 GPA)
• Scotland, Fife: University of St. Andrews Direct Enrollment-(3.2 GPA)
• Spain, Madrid: Marist Madrid: Carlos III University (English track) (internship opportunities available)-(3.0 GPA)
• Spain, Madrid: Marist Madrid: Carlos III University (Spanish track) (internship opportunities available)-(3.0 GPA)

Multi-Country

• Bolivia, Morocco, Peru, United States, and Vietnam: SIT: Multi-Country-Climate Change: The Politics of Food, Water, and Energy-(2.8 GPA)
• Brazil, India, Uganda, and United States: SIT: Multi-Country-Social Innovation: Entrepreneurship, Design, and Development-(2.8 GPA)

Office of International Programs-Short-term Study Abroad

Marist offers a variety of short-term programs during Winter Session, Summer Session, Spring Break, and as a Spring Attachment. These programs, one to three weeks in length, offer students the opportunity to complement home-campus work with an overseas experience. Destinations have included China, Cuba, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, and Spain. Students can earn three credits on a short-term program, and each program is tailored to a specific theme, applicable to a student’s major, minor, or other interest. These programs are led by Marist faculty and destinations vary each academic year. More information is available on the Office of International Programs website: http://www.marist.edu/study-abroad.

Office of International Programs and Non-Marist Students

Non-Marist students in good standing at other U.S. and international academic institutions are eligible to participate in the Asia Study Abroad Program (ASAP) through Marist College. ASAP is a business-focused program that travels to eight different Asian countries throughout the semester. Information for nonMarist students who wish to apply to OIP programs is available on the Office of International Programs website: http://www.marist.edu/study-abroad.

Marist-italy Degree Programs

In September 2006, Marist College proudly launched a Bachelor’s Degree Program in partnership with the Scuola Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM) in Florence, Italy. Marist now operates a branch campus at our Florence location. This degree program has been designed to meet the academic needs of qualified students from around the world. The Marist Brothers set forth a tradition that embraced a pursuit of higher human values, service, and excellence in education and were committed to global education as they established Marist educational centers across the world. Marist College and Lorenzo de’ Medici are pleased to follow in the footsteps of that tradition with the Marist Italy campus, a fully interdisciplinary and international academic learning environment. Current offerings include:

• Bachelor of Arts in Italian Language
• Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts: Studio Art
• Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts: Art History
• Bachelor of Science in Conservation Studies/Restoration
• Bachelor of Science in Digital Media
• Bachelor of Science in Global Marketing Communication
• Bachelor of Science in Studio Art
• Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Desig

The individual courses, degree curriculum, program assessments, and academic services are delivered in the same format as those conducted on the New York campus, ensuring high academic quality and commitment to excellence.

LdM started life in 1973 as one of the first centers in Florence to specialize in teaching Italian as a foreign language. Later the school branched out into Studio Art courses, and has now become Italy’s leading study-abroad institution, with centers in Florence, Tuscania, and Rome. At LdM, approximately 150 dedicated and qualified professors from Italy and all over the world teach over 400 different courses in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, Economics, Political Science, Mathematics, Studio and Performing Arts, and Italian Language. Classroom-based liberal arts courses supplement traditional teaching methods by using the unrivaled opportunities that Florence offers for investigating the history and cultural heritage of Italy in galleries, palaces, gardens, churches, and museums. Art programs stimulate and develop the potential individual creativity of students, providing them not only with the technical skills, but also the conceptual insights necessary for the development of artistic talent. LdM prides itself on its years of experience of offering vocationally oriented courses in Fashion, Archaeology, Studio Arts, Performing Arts, and allied subjects. LdM gives its students direct experiential learning and provides them with the tools necessary for entering the competitive labor market. In collaboration with the University of Florence, LdM Archaeology students have excavated archaeological sites in central Italy, while those in Art Restoration courses have restored paintings and sculptures, some by the greatest artistic masters of the Renaissance like Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Michelangelo. Sculpture students spend time living and working in Carrara, learning the traditional techniques of marble sculpture in professional workshops and visiting the caves where Michelangelo chose the marble for his own masterpieces. Photography students develop their visual skills through immersion in the exquisite beauties of the Tuscan countryside. Fashion and art students work on commercial projects, meet industry professionals, and exhibit their work. Additionally, LdM provides its students with library and computing facilities, a wide range of student clubs and societies, and organized cultural events, field trips, and site visits.

LdM is authorized by the Ministry of Public Education in Italy, and has recognition by, accreditation from, and membership in a number of European and international educational organizations. The academic programs offered at LdM, including semester-long programs, one-year Study Certificates, and two-year Professional Study Certificates, are recognized by various colleges, universities, and institutes in the U.S. In its teaching program, the School collaborates with the University of Florence.

First Year Abroad

First year abroad (FYA) is an experience designed for highly motivated freshmen, who wish to pursue foundation course work in a study abroad environment while also allowing for a cultural exploration of Italy or Ireland. FYA nurtures not only students’ academic development but their personal growth as well. FFE runs in collaboration with our Florence branch campus affiliate, Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM), while FDE is partnered with the Dublin Business School (DBS) and the Big Pond Education (BPE). At LdM and DBS respectively, students take a combination of core and major/minor requirements. The remarkable breadth of available course offerings includes most first-year major courses and all core curriculum disciplines, permitting over 95% of Marist College majors to potentially participate in FYA. All courses are preapproved by Academic Deans, Chairs, and International Programs, and enjoy equivalencies with the Registrar, thus providing clarity for how courses will be credited toward the degree.

Office of International Programs-non-approved Program Policy

The Marist Office of International Programs maintains a portfolio of semester and academic-year programs which have been vetted according to study abroad best practice and the needs of Marist College students. This portfolio is reviewed annually. The process involves research into a program’s academics, administration, logistics, and safety and security. Some programs may be examined but not ultimately approved for a variety of reasons, for example, weak academics, inadequate safety and security frameworks, lack of proper administration, or a saturation of approved programs at a given location. A student choosing to participate in a non-approved study-abroad program must be aware that such participation involves the following:

• Marist College is not obligated to accept coursework from a non-approved program.
• Financial aid is suspended during a leave of absence. Marist College will not process a student’s federal or state financial aid forms for semesters away to participate in a non-approved program. This includes financial aid consortiums.
• Following participation in a non-approved program, Marist College grants and scholarships will not necessarily be restored upon a student’s return.
• Marist College will not assist the student with travel preparations, health insurance, housing accommodations, visa applications, payments, or other logistics for a non-approved program.
• Marist College does not guarantee on-campus housing upon return for a student attending a non-approved program.
• Marist College will not grant priority points for semesters away in a nonapproved program.
• A student must request a leave of absence or, if the request is denied, withdraw from Marist College. This must be arranged through the Center for Advising and Academic Services.

Pre-College Programs

Summer Pre-College is a rigorous summer academic program for rising high school juniors and seniors. The course offerings are accelerated into a twoweek format. Students receive Marist transcripts and earn three college credits. Participants will get to experience college life, including a residential experience. Pre-College participants are also given the opportunity to have an admission interview if they decide to apply for undergraduate admission.

Pre-medical and Other Pre-health Professional Programs

Marist College offers prerequisite courses for entry into most medical, dental, and veterinary schools, as well as schools of podiatry, optometry, physician assistant, and other institutions allied to the health professions. Most students interested in preparing for health-profession careers major in the sciences. Pre-Med Biology majors should follow the recommended program sequence for Biomedical Science majors, found on page 78. Pre-Med Chemistry majors should follow the recommended program sequence for either the B.A. Biochemistry on page 90 or the B.S. Biochemistry Options on page 88. Pre-Med or Pre-Health Medical Technology majors should follow the recommended program sequence for Medical Technology on page 194, choosing appropriate elective courses to fulfill the requirements listed below. Students may, however, major in the humanities or any other area, and take the necessary prerequisite courses, or their equivalents, as electives. These courses are as follows:

BIOL 130L -BIOL 131L  General Biology I and II and Labs|
CHEM 131-132 General Chemistry I and Labs
CHEM 211L -CHEM 212L  Organic Chemistry I and II
CHEM 215L -CHEM 216L  Organic Chemistry I and II Labs
PHYS 211L -PHYS 212L  College Physics I and II
PHYS 213L -PHYS 214L  Physics Lab I and II
ENG 120L  Writing for College
MATH 241L  Calculus I

A student planning to seek a career in a health profession should consult with the Advisor to the Health Professions, Professor Lisa Stephens, early in their first year. The Advisor assists a student in setting up a program of courses for entry into a professional school and continues counseling him or her while at Marist.

Admission to a professional school is based upon a student’s record of academic achievement, performance on a national qualifying examination, and a letter of evaluation and recommendation from the Pre-Health Professions Committee. This committee is chaired by the Advisor to the Health Professions.

Students interested in applying to medical or veterinary schools should aim for a minimum cumulative index of at least 3.50 by the end of their junior year. Students interested in other professional schools should aim for a minimum cumulative index of at least 3.20.

Pre-law

Marist College takes pride in its tradition of providing students with a solid preparation for the study and practice of law. Grounded in a liberal undergraduate education modeled on the recommendations of the American Bar Association, this preparation has gained our students admission to a wide spectrum of law schools. These include the most prestigious in the country, among them Cornell, Yale, New York University, and Notre Dame. From there our alumni have entered virtually every field of activity including government service, private practice, corporate law, and the judiciary.

While requiring a degree from an accredited college, law schools generally prescribe no particular major or distinct pre-law curriculum. Instead they recommend broadly ranging courses which promote the acquisition of skills and habits conducive to legal reasoning. Law schools stress academic excellence, but they also urge the acquisition of certain key skills, among them:

1. The capacity for clear, critical, and creative thinking;
2. Habits of thoroughness and intellectual curiosity;
3. The ability to organize materials and communicate the results both in written and spoken form.

You should therefore try to select courses which offer:

1. A variety of reading assignments selected from well-written sources;
2. Frequent and well-directed class discussions;
3. Ample opportunity to prepare and criticize written and oral reports.

The following courses, beyond those in the Core/LS Program, are highly recommended as a strong preparation for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and for law school.

1. For clarity of thinking and analytical skills:
   • One or more courses in Logic (PHIL 203L , PHIL 204, PHIL 310L )
   • Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 101)
   • Advanced Mathematics
2. For enhanced communications skills:
   • Advanced Writing (ENG 218L )
   • Public Presentation (COM 101L )
3. For a deeper understanding of human institutions and values:
   • History, Literature, Philosophy, Political Science
4. For valuable knowledge and insights into the study and practice of law:
   • Introduction to Law (POSC 102L )
   • Origins of the American Legal System (POSC 105L )
   • The Constitution (POSC 201)
   • Constitutional History of England (HIST 342-343)

Students are also encouraged to become active on the Debate Team, in Student Government, and as writers for The Circle, the Marist student newspaper.

Broadly speaking however, you should choose an educational program with objectives and purposes which meet your needs and interests. Indeed, an interesting and challenging program will inspire your best work and produce an undergraduate record which reflects that fact.

Members of the Pre-Law Advisory Committee include practicing attorneys, offer advice on course selection, law school admissions, and career planning. We suggest early and frequent consultation. For more information please contact: Annamaria Maciocia (J.D.), Pre-Law Advisor; Fontaine 318, ext. 2515.

Through the Center for Career Services, qualified students may gain placement in law-related internships. Recently these have included the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office, the Public Defender’s Office, and the State Assembly. The Center for Career Services also guides interested students to contacts with Marist graduates in the legal profession and organizes on-campus programs for students interested in law school.

Since the Law School Admission Test plays a major role (along with the academic record) in gaining admission to law school, Marist makes available several highly recommended test preparation programs to assist students in performing at optimum levels. Marist students also enjoy some cost reduction when certain LSAT preparation workshops, such as Kaplan, occur on campus.

Center for Career Services

The Center for Career Services assists matriculated students and recent alumni with developing and attaining their career goals. Numerous services and programs are available to help students identify career options, gain careerrelated experiences, and locate professional development opportunities. To learn more, we invite you to visit our home page at http://www.marist.edu/academicresources/ career-services.

Career Planning: Choosing a career path is a process that unfolds throughout the college experience. It involves discovering individual potential, learning about career fields, and making decisions amid numerous options. Students are encouraged to engage in activities that will assist them in learning which career fields would satisfy their interests, abilities, values, and personality. FOCUS2, a digital career guidance program, supports this process of self-discovery. Career planning is also facilitated through a one-credit course, Career Planning and Decision Making (CRDV 105N ). The course guides students through a process of self-assessment, critical thinking, and research techniques, to define personal characteristics and identify and research career options in order to make informed decisions about their major and career. 

Field Experience/Internships: Internships enable students to integrate their academic studies with periods of employment related to their career goals. Internship programs are designed to enhance students’ academic and personal development in preparation for careers. Students are supervised by internship faculty coordinators in virtual, in-person, or hybrid (combination of virtual and in person) experiences related to their studies and/or career interests. The program is designed to provide students with practical field experience while giving employers access to resourceful students preparing for professional positions. Internships are available in all major credit-bearing areas of study currently offered at Marist. Internships may be arranged for the fall, spring or summer terms. Since academic credit is awarded upon completion of the field experience, tuition must be paid according to the number of credits attempted. Students must meet the following requirements to complete an internship: matriculation in a bachelor’s degree program; completion of 60 credits, at least 12 of which were earned at Marist; minimum GPA of 2.50; completion of courses that relate to the duties to be performed during the internship; approval of the division internship faculty coordinator prior to registering for internship credit. Each School has its own set of internship eligibility requirements so it’s important that students confirm these with their internship faculty coordinator. In addition, students must also meet the necessary qualifications established by the participating employer. Note: Internship credits are not granted for existing full-time or part-time jobs. All elective internship credits are counted as non-liberal arts elective credits. The majority of students participated in one or more internships while at Marist. Below is a sample list of organizations that our students have interned with:

Aetna
Anderson Center for Autism
Arts Mid-Hudson
Atlantic Records
CBS Marvel Entertainment
Coach
Coburn Communication
Consumer Reports
Coyne Public Relations
Cryptic Gallery
Donna Karan International
Enterprise
Entertainment Tonight
EY
Express Scripts
Family Services
FBI
Fidelity Investments
Fox News Channel
Goldman Sachs
Haddad Brands
Google
IBM
iHeart Radio
JPMorgan Chase
KPMG
Krupp Communications
Madison Square Garden Company
Michael Kors
Microsoft
Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital
Morgan Stanley
Mount Sinai
National Park Service
NBC Universal
New York Jets
New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation
Oscar de la Renta
Pfizer
Prudential Financial
Rhinebeck Bank
Ross Stores
Sirius XM Radio
Sony Music
Target Corporation
Tesla
The Hartford
TJX Companies
Tommy Hilfiger
Tory Burch
UBS
United States Military Academy
at West Point
Vera Wang
Paramount
Victoria’s Secret

Career Assistance: The Center places a strong emphasis on helping students locate and secure professional positions with nationally and internationally known public and private firms, prestigious industry-leading companies, governmental agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Employers participate in recruiting students, virtually and on campus, offering interviews, attending job fairs, or conducting information sessions. The Center encourages students to take advantage of appointments with career coaches, to build job preparation skills and strategies. However, technology also plays a large role in preparing students for the job search. The Center provides 24/7 access to job information and recruiting tools through Handshake where students and alumni can schedule appointments with career coaches, RSVP for events, prepare resumes and cover letters and search jobs and internships posted by employers. The Center also links students to top employers’ websites, major-specific jobsearch engines, and job listings. Alumni mentor current students at networking sessions on campus, across various virtual platforms, and through a searchable, online Alumni Career Network. Employment Practicum (CRDV 100N ), a onecredit course, assists juniors and seniors in preparing for a job search. Here are some organizations that have recently hired Marist graduates:

American Management Systems
Ameriprise Financial
A/X Armani Exchange
BNY - Mellon
BBDO Worldwide
Calvin Klein
Citigroup
Con Edison
CNN
Deloitte
Eli Lilly
EY
ESPN
General Electric
Goldman Sachs
Haddad Brands
IBM Corporation
JPMorgan Chase
Kohl’s
KPMG
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.
MassMutual
Math For America
McGraw Hill
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Morgan Stanley
MTV
National Grid
Pfizer
PwC
Proctor and Gamble
Ralph Lauren
Target Corporation
Teach For America
TJX Companies
U.S. Peace Corps
Wells Fargo Financial

And school systems throughout the United States, including Hawaii.

Graduate School: The Center supports the faculty in advising students for graduate and professional study. Helping students identify schools, prepare applications for admission, register and prepare for graduate entrance examinations, and identify any sources for financial support are all parts of the Center’s mission. Career Services also sponsors an annual field trip to explore graduate study at a nearby highly prestigious university with significant graudate study options. A resource library of graduate school information is available. In addition to providing guidance on graduate study, the Graduate School and Fellowship Advisor assists students in gathering information and applying for prestigious fellowships such as the Fulbright, Javits, Madison, Truman, and National Science Foundation, among others. The institutions that follow are a sample of those that recently accepted Marist graduates:

Boston University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Drexel University
Fordham University
Harvard University
National University of Ireland,
Galway
New York University
Ohio State University
Pennsylvania State University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rutgers University
San Diego State University
Stony Brook University
SUNY - Binghamton
Syracuse University
Tulane University
University of Connecticut
University of Pennsylvania
Virginia Polytechnic University
Wesleyan University

Office of Accommodations and Accessibility/ Services for Students with Disabilities

The mission of the Office of Accommodations and Accessibility (OAA) is to support students with documented disabilities in becoming empowered, independent learners by providing the appropriate accommodations and services necessary to access the educational opportunities at Marist College. To receive services and accommodations, students must identify themselves to the office and present official documentation of their disability.

Accommodations are individualized to meet the needs of each student and may vary depending upon the disability and/or course content. Accommodations that may be provided, as required by a student’s specific disability include, but are not limited to:

• Textbooks in alternate format/E-Text
• Note-taking services
• Testing accommodations:
  • Extended time
  • Quiet and separate location
  • Computer for typing essay questions
  • Calculator
  • Readers
  • Scribes
• Use of assistive technology:
  • Live Scribe Pen
  • Text Help Read & Write 
  • C-Pen Reader
• Other services provided by the office include:
  • Assistance with course selection/registration
  • Advocacy and liaison with faculty/staff
  • Personal, career, and academic counseling (non-therapeutic counseling)
  • Referral to the Academic Learning Center for peer academic tutoring
  • Referral to campus services

The OAA supports the concept of self-advocacy for all students and does not provide faculty with prior notification of a student’s enrollment. Requests for accommodations are made directly by the student. It is also the student’s responsibility to request accommodations in a reasonable and timely fashion and to familiarize themselves with the office’s procedures.

Questions regarding the eligibility of any student and/or the availability of support services should be directed to the Office of Accommodations and Accessibility, located in Donnelly Hall Room 226. The office is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. For more information, please call the office at (845) 575-3274 or visit our website at https://www.marist.edu/academics/academic-resources/accommodations-accessibility.

Staff List:

• Lisa Brennan, Accommodations and Accessibility Administrative Assistant
• Jacqueline Garzione, Accommodations and Accessibility Administrative Assistant
• Maryellen Guardino, Director
• Deborah M. Reeves-Duncan, Assistant Director and Director of the TRiO, Student Support Services
• Ruth Howell-Johnson, Counselor
• Krista Ackert, Assistant Director
• Susan Jenkins, Assistant Director
• John Sellmeyer, Accommodations Coordinator
• Lisa Whalen, Accommodations Coordinator
• Tricia Barefoot, Learning Specialist
• Judith Creedon, Learning Specialist
• Deborah Fealey, Learning Specialist
• Diane Hayes, Learning Specialist
• Alex Hoysradt, Learning Specialist
• Emily Lamoree, Learning Specialist
• Susan Masciale-Lynch, Learning Specialist
• Barbara Murray, Learning Specialist
• John Pinna, Learning Specialist
• Joseph Trocino, Learning Specialist
• Virginia Siegrist, Learning Specialist
• Caitlin Welch, Learning Specialist

Teacher Education

Adolescence Education/Student with Disabilities

Marist College offers an accredited program of study that prepares students for New York State initial certification in a content area for grades 7-12 (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, French, History, Mathematics, or Spanish), students with disabilities, and a Masters of Arts in Teaching. This unique dual degree BA-BS/MAT program requires careful planning from the very first semester at Marist. Interested students should contact the Director of Graduate Education Programs. Refer to the Education section of this catalog for further program details.

Childhood Education/Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)

Marist College offers an accredited program of study that prepares students for New York State initial certification in both childhood education (Grades 1-6) and students with disabilities (Grades 1-6). Early advisement is essential. Interested students should seek information from the Assistant Dean of Teacher Education before the end of their first semester. This program also offers the ability to complete a MS in Ed degree by enrolling in a dual degree program, usually by applying in the sophomore year. Further information about this program can be found in the Education section.

Student Academic Affairs

Student Academic Affairs is concerned with ensuring that all Marist students have easy access to accurate and timely academic information so that students can make informed decisions and choices. Student Academic Affairs is comprised of six units that work collaboratively and synergistically to best meet the academic support needs of Marist students. These units include the Office of the Registrar, the Center for Advising and Academic Services, the Academic Learning Center, the Office of International Student Services, the Center for Multicultural Affairs, and the Center for Student-Athlete Enhancement.

Office of the Registrar

As the official recorder and keeper of student records, the mission of the Registrar’s Office is to provide timely and accurate information to students and faculty regarding these records.

Registration information, transcript requests, transfer credit evaluations, enrollment verifications, New York State TAP award information, and Veteran’s Benefits are all handled by the Office of the Registrar. Downloadable forms and information can be found at http://www.marist.edu/registrar. The Office of the Registrar is located in Donnelly Hall, Room 203.

The Center for Advising and Academic Services

Under the umbrella of Student Academic Affairs, the Center for Advising and Academic Services (CAAS) is an academic support program designed to provide a wide range of services for undergraduate students, faculty and a dedicated team of advisors. Services include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Academic Advising Planner questions
• Academic probation assistance
• Dean’s List questions
• Questions on academic policies
• Report absence of four or more days
• Report academic difficulty
• Request an advisor change
• Request credit overage
• Request a change in registration after the deadline
• Withdrawal/leave of absence from the College

Academic Learning Center

The Academic Learning Center provides a range of academic support services to enable students to have a more successful and rewarding learning experience at Marist College. The staff works closely with other student support service areas, as well as with the College faculty and student life staff. In many ways, the Academic Learning Center acts as a central link for all student academic support services on campus. Among the most important activities of the Academic Learning Center are:

• The FOCUS Program, a full-year transition program for undeclared first-year students;
• A three-credit self-development/self-management course (LERN 104L  - Self-Development);
• A three-credit course in intermediate writing (ENG 119L  - Intermediate Writing for College);
• A one-credit College Experience course for undeclared first-year students (LERN 120N  - The College Experience);
• A one-credit Career Planning and Decision Making course (CRDV 105N  - Career Planning);
• A one-credit course in critical reading and thinking (LERN 105L  - Critical Reading and Thinking);
• A one-credit seminar course for transfer students (LERN 119L  - Transfer Seminar);
• Free course review or drop-in sessions, conducted by trained tutors to provide daily or weekly reviews of course material;
• Free proofreading assistance by trained peer tutors and a 24/7 online proofreading service;
• Private tutoring;
• The annual Majors and Minors Fair
• Regular workshops based on student need/request;
• Online database of academic support materials

For further information contact the Academic Learning Center at (845) 575-3300 or visit our website at www.marist.edu/academic-resources/alc.

The Center for Student-Athlete Enhancement

The Center for Student-Athlete Enhancement provides academic advising, tutoring, life-skills development, and study facilities to the student-athlete population at Marist College. In addition, the office monitors the academic progress and NCAA eligibility of each student-athlete. The Center for Student-Athlete Enhancement is committed to providing student-athletes with academic support services that will not only assist them during their time at Marist, but also allow them to develop the skills necessary to be successful after their playing careers are complete. For more information, visit our website at http://www.marist.edu/athletics/studentathlete/services.html.

The Office of International Student Services

The Office of International Student Services offers a range of support services for both undergraduate and graduate students who come to Marist College from abroad. Programs include an intensive orientation program for new students prior to the start of classes each semester. Orientation is designed to introduce new students to the campus, its students, faculty, and staff, and to familiarize them with the academic policies and procedures of the College and the United States government. Students should plan to arrive approximately one week before classes begin in order to participate in orientation.

Additionally, the office provides ongoing academic, social, religious, and cultural support for all international students.

The International Student Exchange Program, administered by the Office of International Student Services in conjunction with Marist Abroad, is responsible for coordinating aspects of the exchange students’ stay, prior to orientation through completion of their course work at Marist.

The Center for Multicultural Affairs

The mission of the Center for Multicultural Affairs is to engage the Marist community in events and activities that highlight diversity and multiculturalism, creating a climate of access, equity, and inclusion that celebrates the rich contributions of all cultures, and to empower students to achieve academic success by preparing them to become engaged global citizens. The Center houses the Arthur O. Eve HEOP, the Foster Youth College Success Initiative, and the Academic Enrichment Programs. All Marist students are welcome to participate in campus-wide activities sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Affairs/HEOP and to use the Center as a source of information and support for cultural initiatives. For more information, please call the Center at (845) 575‑3204, located in the James A. Cannavino Library, Suite 337. Questions can be e-mailed to Multicultural@Marist.edu. You may visit our website at https://www.marist.edu/academics/center-for-multicultural-affairs.

Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (Heop)

The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program is a comprehensive academic-support services program designed for New York State residents who have not had educational opportunities which prepared them for college and who meet the income guidelines established by the Board of Regents. HEOP is housed in the Center for Multicultural Affairs (CMA).

HEOP students receive a broad range of innovative support services, including participation in a pre-matriculation summer program; academic, personal, and career counseling; individual and small-group tutoring; leadership training; and student development workshops. HEOP students are expected to live on campus unless the student is above the traditional age and/or is married or has dependents.

The HEOP program is jointly sponsored by the College and the New York State Education Department. Students are admitted without regard to age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race, gender, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or sexual orientation in its educational programs, services and activities.

Applications are welcomed from anyone who:

1. Has been a New York State resident for one year preceding the term of entry into HEOP.
2. Possesses a New York high school diploma or its equivalent.
3. Is a high school graduate or a GED recipient who has never been matriculated in a college degree program.
4. Is inadmissible according to Marist’s regular admissions criteria.
5. Demonstrates the academic potential and motivation for satisfactory completion of a degree program.
6. Meets the economic guidelines established by the State of New York Board of Regents.
7. Has been in an approved opportunity program (if a transfer student).

For further information, please contact the CMA/HEOP office at (845) 575-3204, Cannavino Library, Suite 337. Questions can be e-mailed to HEOP@marist.edu. We invite you to visit our home page at https://www.marist.edu/academics/center-for-multicultural-affairs/heop.

Foster Youth College Success Initiative (FYCSI)

The Foster Youth College Success Initiative (FYCSI) is a program established specifically for students who have experienced foster care or are eligible orphans. FYCSI funding can be used towards supporting the cost of attending college, including housing and meals. FYCSI is housed in the Center for Multicultural Affairs (CMA). FYCSI students at Marist receive a broad range of innovative support services, including academic, personal, and career counseling; individual and small-group tutoring; leadership training; and student development workshops. The FYCSI program is jointly sponsored by the College and the New York State Education Department.

Student Eligibility for Participation in the Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program

• MUST be a NYS resident and enrolled in a college or university with an opportunity program on campus; AND
• Students MUST meet the federal Higher Education Act definition of a foster youth or orphan;
• Federal definition of a foster youth: student who is currently in foster care or was in foster care at some point after their 13th birthday. This includes:
  • Students adopted from foster care after their 13th birthday;
  • Students living with a relative or kin under a kinship foster care agreement;
  • Students who have aged out of foster care; and
  • Students that were in foster care in another state, but meet the opportunity program residency requirements (a NY resident for at least 1 year or received a high school diploma in NY)

Eligibility for other groups:

• Orphans-Only eligible if both parents are deceased and the student was NOT adopted prior to age 13
• Unaccompanied/Homeless students - the student’s parents are deceased after their 13th birthday. (A student whose parents (both) are deceased after their 13th birthday, and then subsequently go into a legal guardianship agreement, is ELIGIBLE.)

For further information, please contact the CMA/HEOP office at (845) 575-3204, Cannavino Library, Suite 337. Questions can be e-mailed to multicultural@marist.edu. We invite you to visit our home page at https://www.marist.edu/academics/center-for-multicultural-affairs.

Marist College High School Programs

The Marist Bridge Program has been the focal point of articulation between local high schools and Marist since 1973, when the College developed its first “bridge” program. The Marist Bridge Program allows qualified high school seniors to complete their first year of college during their senior year in high school. These students undertake part of their coursework at the high school and come to the College campus for the remainder of their program.

The School-College Program recognizes college-level work done at the high school and allows qualified students to take these courses for Marist credit at a reduced tuition. All School-College courses are approved and supervised by the respective academic schools at the College.

The High School 1 Program offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to register for one three-credit course per semester for college credit at Marist at a reduced tuition. A minimum high school grade-point average of 85 and written permission from the high school guidance counselor are required.

For Further Information about These Programs, Please Contact The Director of the Learning Center at (845) 575-3300 or Visit Our Website At www.Marist.Edu/Academics/Highschool.

Community Services

Center for Lifetime Study

The Center for Lifetime Study (Cls) Is a Member-run Educational Organization For People of Retirement Age. Programs Include Non-credit Courses, Trips, Special Events, and Social Activities Which Provide Intellectual and Cultural Exploration And Development. Cls Furnishes a Rewarding Experience of Learning And Fellowship in a Relaxed Atmosphere Without Exams or Grades. Courses Are Offered In the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and General Sciences and Are Taught By Cls Members, College Faculty, and Community Leaders.

For More Information, Call Cls at (845) 575-3902.

Veterans

Marist College Has the Approval of the New York State Bureau of Veterans Education for the Training of Veterans. The Office of the Registrar Has Information About Veterans’ Benefits; All Student Veterans Must Submit Appropriate Forms To This Office. Additional Information May Be Found in the Financial Aid Section Of This Catalog.

Liberty Partnerships Program

The Marist College Liberty Partnerships Program (Lpp) Is a Dropout Prevention And College Access Program That Is Funded by the New York State Education Department. It Has Been Sponsored by Marist College since 1990. Marist Lpp Serves 341 Underrepresented Students (Grades 5-12) in the Poughkeepsie City School District. Marist College Lpp Is Committed to the Belief That All Students Can Learn and Should Have Equal Access to Resources.

Marist College Lpp Strives to Help Its Students Excel in and out of The Classroom so That They Can Globally Compete in the 21st Century. Its Goals Are To Prepare Students for 1) High School Completion 2) College-level Work And 3) Careers. To Achieve Its Goals, Marist College Lpp Provides Students with An Array of Services to Improve Their Academic, Social, Emotional, and Career Skills. For More Information, Visit the Marist Lpp Website at Https://www.Marist.Edu/ Academics/Liberty-partnership.