Dear Students:

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to College Now, one of New York City's outstanding high school/college collaborative programs. Through the efforts of the City University of New York (CUNY), the New York City Department of Education and Kingsborough Community College, you'll be able to take college credit and developmental work while still in high school. If you're ready for the challenge of college, this program will offer you a rewarding educational experience.

I'm pleased that Kingsborough Community College, the branch of CUNY of which I am president, created the program in 1984 and served as the university's first campus for College Now students. However, it is the human side of the College Now success story that really counts - the fact that College Now has and continues to make it possible for students who never dreamed of attending college to widen their horizons; that it is challenging ambitious students to push themselves to excel; and that it is giving students the opportunity to excel academically, which should be everyone's birthright.

I know that you will be pleased with your College Now participation. The program's professional staff, both at your high school and at the college, stands ready to assist you in reaching your educational goals.

Best wishes for a successful experience with us, and welcome to college, NOW!

Regina Peruggi
President
Kingsborough Community College