The School of Professional Programs knows how lucky Marist is to have a unique group of adult students. The following contains news and updates for our adult students.

Spring II Begins March 20th

Our spring II session will begin on March 20th. Spring II is an accelerated 8-week session delivered online in the asynchronous format.

Spring session is a great way for students to catch up on credits or get ahead. Talk to your advisor if you would like to add a spring II class. Available courses include:

• COM 270L741 Organizational Communication

• COM 302L741 Persuasion

• INTD 477L741 Capping

• MATH 130L741 Introduction to Statistics

• ORG 302N741 Behaviors in Organizations

• ORG 421L741 Strategic Leadership

• PSYC 323L741 Lifespan Development 

Fall Registration Coming Soon!

Registration for fall courses will begin in April. In order to register, each student must meet with their academic advisor to be enabled for registration.

Before meeting with your advisor:

·     Have you … reviewed your degree requirements and course offerings? 

·    Have you … confirmed you have no additional holds? 

·     Have you … confirmed your registration date and time? 

Details on how to complete each step can be found in the link below. Once you have completed these steps it's time to meet with your academic advisor.

Taking summer classes is a great way to catch up on credits, complete an elective or prerequisite, or make room for an internship. This year's summer session will take place from June 5, 2023 through July 28, 2023, 8 weeks, fully online.   For more info on summer session, visit the summer website linked below!

The Marist Paralegal Program offers a 12 month American Bar Association approved Paralegal Certificate Program to adult students. The curriculum is designed to provide both legal theory and practical applications of legal theory.

The curriculum also includes free professional development workshops to help students enhance their practical skills and prepare for the job search. A recent workshop included sessions

on resume writing, notary preparation, Excel for the Paralegal, a Paralegal alumni panel and professional portfolio review. The Marist Paralegal Program works with students to bridge the gap between academics and their professional careers.

The Paralegal Certificate can be a stand-alone certificate or may be earned along with a bachelor’s degree. For more information about the Paralegal Program, please contact Donna.Tompkins@Marist.edu – Paralegal Program Manager.

Alpha Sigma Lambda is a nationally recognized honor society for adult and part time students. 

Membership is by invitation only and

is reserved for students with senior standing (at least 90 earned credits with at least 30 credits earned at Marist) and an overall GPA of 3.6 or higher. 

Eligible students have been sent an

invitation to the induction ceremony, which will take place on April 30, 2023. 

Questions can be directed to Toni Constantino,

Gamma Eta Chapter Councilor

845-575-3202 | Toni.Constantino@marist.edu

Attention Class of 2023!

Commencement for adult undergraduate and graduate students will take place on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. on the campus green (weather permitting) .

Videos on how to wear your regalia along with more details regarding the 2023 Commencement Activities can be found on the College's Commencement site. Click below to learn more.

Summer Pre-College At Marist

We hope you are enjoying your Marist experience! We wanted to let you know about a Marist program for the high school students in your life. Marist offers nearly 20 different credit-bearing programs in the summer. We offer two sessions of two-week residential programs and a three-week virtual program. Marist's Summer Pre-College program allows students to “test drive” a potential college major, explore an area of interest, engage with other students and experience life on a college campus. Please click below for more information about our nationally recognized Summer Pre-College program.