HSCI: Hispanic Student College Institute (El Instituto Universitario para Estudiantes Hispanos)
HSCI Program Information Información del programa
The Hispanic Student College Institute (HSCI) provides a unique and highly interactive opportunity for any high school rising juniors and seniors (regardless of any characteristic protected by Federal laws and the laws of New Jersey including but not limited to family status, religion, nationality and ancestry. The primary purpose is to strengthen the participants’ knowledge on issues related to transitioning to college, future academic success, and applying to college. Our goal is to increase students’ confidence in their ability to navigate the college admissions process and ultimately enroll at the college or university of their choice.
HSCI includes programming like Family Day (with breakout sessions for family members), a networking 101 session, followed by a live networking event with students, alumni, faculty, staff and invited guests, a majors and college fair, presentations from offices including Admissions & Financial Aid, and a Career & Workforce Exploration Day with partners including RWJ Barnabas Health, NBC Telemundo, and Deloitte.
El Instituto Universitario para Estudiantes Hispanos(HSCI) brinda una oportunidad única y altamente interactiva para todos estudiantes de secundaria que estén entrando al 11 y 12avo grados para fortalecer sus conocimientos sobre temas relacionados con la transición a la universidad, el futuro éxito académico y la solicitud de ingreso a la universidad.
El HSCI incluye actividades como el Día de la Familia (con sesiones paralelas para los familiares), una sesión introductoria sobre *networking* seguida de un evento de *networking* en vivo con estudiantes, exalumnos, profesorado, personal e invitados; una feria de carreras y facultades; presentaciones de oficinas como las de Admisiones y Ayuda Financiera; y una jornada de exploración profesional y laboral con colaboradores como RWJ Barnabas Health, NBC Telemundo y Deloitte.
How much does the institute cost? ¿Cuánto cuesta el instituto?
The Hispanic Student College Institute is completely free to all participants. The program includes housing for 3 nights; breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 4 days; and non-credit workshops/co-curricular activities. Students must be available to attend the program in its entirety.
El Hispanic Student College Institute es totalmente gratuito para todos los participantes. El programa incluye alojamiento por tres noches; desayuno, almuerzo y cena durante cuatro días; y talleres o actividades cocurriculares sin valor académico. Los estudiantes deben tener disponibilidad para asistir al programa en su totalidad.
If you need more information, please send an email to hsci@montclair.edu or follow us on Instagram
Si está interesada/o o necesita más información, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a hsci@montclair.edu o mantente conectado en nuestra pagina de Facebook o Instagram
Celebrating 10 Years
The Hispanic Student College Institute, held June 28 to July 1, 2026 welcomed 184 students this summer and celebrated its 10th year.
To mark this occasion, the HSCI Catalyst Award was presented to Jordanna Maziarz, Senior Director of Undergraduate Admissions, for launching the institute. Two Legacy Partner Awards were presented to State Farm sponsors: Board of Trustees member, Mary Comito, and Hugo Gonzalez. The Investing in Futures Award was presented to long-time sponsor, Deloitte.
New Jersey's Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Dale G. Caldwell, joined Deloitte at HSCI's Career and Workforce Exploration Day on July 1st. He shared his career trajectory, including a former role as Senior Manager at Deloitte Consulting, and how service, faith, and justice have shaped his commitment to equity and opportunity.
Celebrando 10 Años
El Hispanic Student College Institute, celebrado del 28 de junio al 1 de julio de 2026, recibió a 184 estudiantes este verano y celebró su décimo aniversario.
Para conmemorar esta ocasión, se otorgó el premio HSCI Catalyst Award a Jordanna Maziarz, directora sénior de Admisiones de Pregrado, por la puesta en marcha del instituto. Asimismo, se entregaron dos premios Legacy Partner Award a patrocinadores de State Farm: Mary Comito, miembro de la Junta Directiva, y Hugo Gonzalez. El premio Investing in Futures Award se concedió a Deloitte, patrocinador de larga trayectoria.
El vicegobernador de Nueva Jersey, el Dr. Dale G. Caldwell, acompañó a Deloitte durante el Día de Exploración de Carreras y Fuerza Laboral de HSCI el 1 de julio. Compartió su trayectoria profesional —incluyendo su anterior cargo como gerente sénior en Deloitte Consulting— y cómo el servicio, la fe y la justicia han moldeado su compromiso con la equidad y las oportunidades.
>>> View all HSCI 2026 photos
>>> Ver todas las fotos de HSCI 2026
Testimonial
I am always inspired and moved after spending time with these motivated students. Many are the first in their families to go to college. An education offers a path to succeed-for many it is their family’s realization of their “American dream”.
Mary Comito
Montclair State University Trustee & State Farm Agent
Hear from our participants and their families
"I wanted to say thank you for the wonderful program my daughter attended. We both learned a lot and really appreciate the work the Office for Hispanic Initiatives does to support students and promote an inclusive environment at Montclair State University. We especially appreciate the university’s commitment to Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) goals and the focus on scholarships, teaching, and community relationships. My daughter is excited about the opportunities at Montclair because of this. Thanks again for your leadership and for sharing your work with us".
-2026 HSCI Parent
"I wanted to write this to sincerely thank you for creating this program and for giving me the opportunity to be a part of it. Honestly, in Puerto Rico, we do not often have access to experiences like this, and being accepted into this program gave me hope that my dreams are not as unreachable as they sometimes seem. I especially want to express my gratitude to my mentors as well as your staff members. They were incredibly kind, supportive, and welcoming, and they made me feel very comfortable throughout my time there. The entire HSCI staff was very welcoming. Thank you again for your commitment to supporting and helping students through the college application process, which can often feel very overwhelming. I am truly grateful for everything I learned during my time in HSCI".
-2026 HSCI Participant
