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 his 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

President Moono standing with members of the Board of Trustees at Commencement .

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

BOARD INFORMATION

Dr. Steady H. Moono

Information about the history of the College and Dr. Steady H. Moono, President.

MEET DR. MOONO

Washington Avenue entrance to the College.

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

MEET COLLEGE LEADERS

The Quad at SUNY Schenectady in the summer, flower blooming around the fountain.

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

READ POLICIES

The Quad of SUNY Schenectady from the interior of Begley Learning Commons.

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

CONSUMER INFO

Three students standing in front of a poster presentation.

The latest news and stories about SUNY Schenectady.

READ THE NEWS

News

 

Kessa Cooper and Yuliano Camarena chosen as recipients of the 2026 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence.

30 April 2026

A member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, first-generation college student, and participant in the ASAP Program, Myat Kyaw holds a 4.0 GPA. He will be graduating on May 21 and plans to transfer to the University at Albany this fall for his bachelor's degree, followed by his master's degree in Business Administration.

29 April 2026

Dr. Reaves' more than 30-year career in higher education has centered on advancing academic excellence, partnering to build strong communities, and championing the life-changing mission of open access institutions such as community colleges.

28 April 2026

Music Audio Technology majors are setting up live sound for Capital Region venues and studios, and Aviation Non-Pilot Administration & Management majors are shadowing airport operations staff and learning more about airport safety during their spring internships!

13 April 2026

Setting up press conferences, editing podcasts, meeting people from all over the world, and working in renowned resort restaurants are just some of the hands-on experiences that Communications majors and Culinary Arts majors are having this semester!

23 March 2026

Events

 
Apr 30

In her book Generative AI and the Future of the Humanities, Dana Gavin has outlined her thoughts...

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

Join the School of Music for the student Brass Recital and Brass Ensemble.Free and open to the public....

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Begley Building, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Apr 30

Save the Date! Finish the semester strong! Come to LNAP for late night tutoring and support, therapy...

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Begley Building, Begley Learning Commons
May 04

Join the School of Music for the student Piano Recital.Free and open to the public.  

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Begley Building, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
May 04

Join the School of Music for the student Chorus Concert as they present Carl Orff's Carmina Burana.Joseph...

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Begley Building, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium