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Pre-College

Explore early college programs, earn credits, and build your future with College Now, CUNY Explorers, YECA and more.

We empower NYC public school students to dream big, start early, and succeed in college and careers by providing free, exciting opportunities to explore, experience, and earn college credit—starting as early as middle school. Through strong partnerships, engaging programs, and personalized support, we help students build confidence, unlock their potential, and take meaningful steps toward bright futures.

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Goals

  • Introduce College Early
    Inspire students as early as middle school through engaging campus experiences and early exposure to college life, fostering measurable increases in college awareness, interest, and preparedness over time.
  • Support Academic Success
    Offer free, college-level courses designed to help students earn credits and build momentum toward a degree, with a focus on tracking student progress, course completion, and readiness for higher education.
  • Build Career Pathways
    Connect students to real-world learning and credentials in high-demand fields like business, healthcare, education, and technology, ensuring programs lead to observable skill development, credential attainment, and career readiness.
  • Ensure Equity and Access
    Provide all students—especially those traditionally underserved—with the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to thrive in college and beyond, while actively monitoring participation and outcomes to close equity gaps and improve support systems.

Contact Information

Phone: 718-262-2778
Office Location: AC-1D11
Email: rmadden@york.cuny.edu

Reginald Madden
Director Pre-College Programs

Revised: September 30, 2025