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Getting Started

You're one of a kind, and so are we! Whether you are looking to start your education, try a new path, or update your skills, SUNY Schenectady has a program to fit you, and the academic and student support services to help you succeed.  

HOW TO BECOME A STUDENT

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NEWS AND EVENTS

"I'll be giving my perspective and listening to other people's perspectives. I think it's important for people to understand the context of where we are today and I think I can help with that, so we know why things are the way they are and how we can change them."

21 September 2026

Over the summer, Biotechnology major Evangeline Green was one of only seven students from Capital Region colleges chosen for a paid internship at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, a leading biotechnology company that invents, develops, and commercializes life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. She is interning there again this fall!

18 September 2026

Dr. David E. Brough retired on Aug. 31. During his nearly four decades at SUNY Schenectady, he demonstrated a steadfast commitment to academic excellence, student success, and collegial leadership, leaving a lasting impact on students, faculty, and the institution

4 September 2026

Secretary Duffy toured the Air Traffic Control Simulator Lab while speaking with faculty and current students in the FAA-approved Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) degree program.

26 August 2026

Executive Chef Tzovaras oversees a staff of 10 employees at Milas and enjoys watching people grow within the industry. "I love teaching people how to do different things they haven't done before. Likewise, I love to learn something new. I get excited about trying out a new technique and it's most gratifying to share that with other people. Over the years I try to lead by example and with empathy. At the same time, I take the things I like from chefs and I do those things."

23 July 2026
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Sep 23

Join us for our monthly Digital Accessibility Tech Talk, hosted by the Office of Disability Resources....

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Stockade Building, Room 101
Sep 24

Join Michael Diana, Education & Programs Manager, Schenectady County Historical Society, for...

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Stockade Building, Room 101
Sep 25

The Campus Community is invited to learn about our progress toward our next Middle States Reaccreditation,...

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Begley Building, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Oct 01

The SUNY Schenectady Book Club will be hosting a watch party of the (Emmy award winning!) documentary,...

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Begley Learning Commons, Room 103
Oct 02

Nicole Zuraitis is a 2X GRAMMY®-winning and 6X GRAMMY-nominated jazz singer-songwriter...

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Main Campus, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
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Innovative and responsive community educational programming that support businesses and individuals.

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