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For Immediate Release: August 21, 2012

Contact: Heather Meaney, (518) 381-1250

Schenectady County Community College Presents "Midnight Madness"

Prospective students can visit campus, fill out an admissions application and learn more about Schenectady County Community College either in person (from 3 to 7 p.m.) or online (7 p.m. to midnight) during "Midnight Madness" on Thursday, August 23, 2012.

From 3 to 7 p.m., the SCCC Admissions Office will host campus tours, which will include visits to College Suites at Washington Square, the new student housing building across from the main College campus. Prospective students can be instantly accepted if they bring their official, sealed high school records or their GED. The College's Financial Aid, Advisement, Registrar and Business Offices will be open to answer questions and lead students through the process of applying and registering for the Fall 2012 semester. Also, guests can meet Scott Pank, popular DJ from JAMZ 96.3, on campus from 4 to 6 p.m. as they enjoy light refreshments.

Then, from 7 p.m. until midnight, prospective students can go online and chat with an SCCC admissions representative through www.collegeweeklive.com. Guests can visit SCCC's virtual booth as well.

For more information, please contact the SCCC Admissions Office at (518) 381-1366 or admissions@sunysccc.edu.

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One of the 30 community colleges in the State University of New York system, the nation's largest comprehensive system of higher education, Schenectady County Community College in upstate New York enrolls over 7,000 students. SCCC offers more than 40 career degree, transfer degree and certificate programs. The College opened its doors for classes in 1969 and continues to provide affordable comprehensive higher education and adult educational opportunities in response to local educational needs. To learn more, visit www.sunysccc.edu.