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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

High-tech area for eSports Team competitions and casual gaming with gaming stations, "shoutcasting" broadcast booth, and student lounge.

4 December 2024

Bingo games, jewelry making, painting, and providing warm hats and gloves to local residents: all part of service learning projects.

24 November 2024

Students are working in the Food Pantry and co-hosting the College podcast through program that promotes paid civic and service opportunities,

14 November 2024

Creating a lip balm that protects again bacteria; spotlighting spiders in Schenectady County; changes in the genome induced by ecological factors; antimicrobial effects of lavender oil on bacteria; and genetic factors that could result in the development of Alzheimer's disease. Just some of this year's research topics.

13 November 2024

Students have all earned impressive GPAs of 3.7 GPA or higher. Outstanding!

7 November 2024
Join the School of Music for a fall concert. Links to a full list of performances.
Dec 05

Join the School of Music for the Applied Lesson Recital. Free and open to the public. See a list...

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Main Campus, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Dec 05

Join the School of Music for the student Chamber Ensemble Concert. Free and open to the public....

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Main Campus, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Dec 06

Join the School of Music for the student Jazz Ensemble Concert. Free and open to the public. See...

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Main Campus, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Dec 09

Join the School of Music for the student Voice Recital. Free and open to the public. See the full...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Main Campus, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Dec 09

Join the School of Music for an Audio Listening Recital and Guitar Ensemble Concert. Free and open...

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Main Campus, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
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Individualized assistance to students, alumni, employers and educational partners.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CAREER SERVICES

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Innovative and responsive community educational programming that support businesses and individuals.

READ MORE ABOUT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

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Check out the employment opportunities at SUNY Schenectady.

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