About Us

Understanding Your Community Partner

Welcome to SUNY Schenectady County Community College, established in 1967! The College is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and emphasizes high-quality academic programs, broad access for students, and responsiveness to the needs of the community. For 50 years, the College has been an important part of Schenectady County.

The College has its accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

The Board of Trustees, along with the President and her entire Leadership Team, is committed to providing a quality education, at an affordable price. To learn more about the College and to understand our Mission and Vision for the future, check out our “Tools for Success” boxes below.

Information About

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Learn about the members of the SUNY Schenectady Board of Trustees.

BOARD INFORMATION

Dr. Nicole Reaves wearing a navy suit jacket with gold buttons.

Information about the history of the College and Dr. Nicole Reaves, President.

MEET DR. REAVES

Washington Avenue entrance to the College.

Meet the President’s Cabinet and learn about the College’s Mission and Vision.

MEET COLLEGE LEADERS

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Official Policies and Procedures as approved by the Board of Trustees.

READ POLICIES

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We make every effort to comply with federal and state agencies – including many disclosures and reporting requirements.

CONSUMER INFO

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The latest news and stories about SUNY Schenectady.

READ THE NEWS

News

 

What is industrial organizational psychology? Dr. Evans shares her expertise.

24 September 2026

"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

Events

 
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
Oct 03

Visit the SUNY Schenectady Food Truck, parked near City Hall, at the 13th Annual Wing Walk in Downtown...

10:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Downtown Schenectady