Division of Special and Opportunity Programs

The Division of Special and Opportunity Programs consists of a wide range of programs that provide academic and other supportive services for St. John’s students, as well as pre-collegiate populations. For more complete details on any one of the following programs, please click on a program below or call the Division of Special & Opportunity Programs on the Queens or Staten Island campus. 

• College Bound: Liberty Partnerships Program (Q/S.I.)
• Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) (Q)
• Early Admission Program (Q/S.I.)
• Gear Up (Q)
• High School Extension Program (Q/S.I.)
• Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program (Q)
• Options Program (S.I.)
• Scholars Program (Q/S.I.)
• Science and Technology Program (STEP) (Q)
  

Queens Campus
(718) 990-6565

Staten Island Campus
(718) 390-4538

Mission Statement
In keeping with the Vincentian Spirit, the Division of Special and Opportunity Programs seeks to provide an educational opportunity for those who may be academically and/or economically disadvantaged and who demonstrate academic promise and potential. We contribute to the University's mission by providing a wide range of educational support services derived from internal and external funding sources. Our ultimate goal is to help students develop a passion for lifelong learning and to foster a global perspective built on understanding, respect and compassion.