SUNY Schenectady Admissions

Welcome to SUNY Schenectady!

We understand that when you're considering a college you’re looking for:

  • A convenient location
  • Affordable tuition 
  • Innovative academic programs
  • Strong student support services

If you’re fresh out of high school or returning to a classroom setting for the first time in several years we are committed to help you reach your career goals!

Enrolled students are eligible for:

  • CDTA Bus Pass*
  • YMCA Membership*
  • Free Campus Parking 

Admissions is available Mon.-Friday., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

Call 518-381-1366 or e-mail admissions@sunysccc.edu.

The Admissions Office offers both in-person and virtual visits. Students who would like to meet with an Admissions Advisor are encouraged to make an appointment to guarantee someone is available to meet with them. Prospective students who wish to drop off transcripts and complete admissions applications are welcome to walk-in during normal business hours.

* Student must pay Student Activity fee

 

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Virtual Advisor Appointments

Make a Virtual Admissions Advisor Appointment. Get your questions about SUNY Schenectady answered from the comfort of home. The link takes you to a calendar to find available appointments, fill out the registration form and meet with advisors. Students can schedule their appointment up to 1 hour before an appointment slot begins.

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News

 

ASAP offers students financial, academic, and personal support to boost graduation rates, close opportunity gaps.

1 October 2025

Students create delicious sweet and savory items sold at popular on-campus bakery. PHOTO GALLERY

24 September 2025

Home to an outstanding learning experience for students in the School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism and a delicious dining experience for patrons. PHOTO GALLERY

24 September 2025

"Working and going to school is already stressful enough, but finding the money to dedicate to it was always a question. SUNY Reconnect made it all line up financially." -- Christopher Davis, Computer Networking Systems and Cybersecurity (A.A.S. degree)

18 September 2025

Ashleylucie Ntumba Lumbala and Sion Hardy will join Faculty co-host Dr. Babette Faehmel for the new season.

11 September 2025

Events

 
Oct 08

Bruce Pilato is a music industry veteran who began his journey in 1976. He spent nearly 40 years...

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM | Begley Building, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Oct 08

Following the Music Business Lecture with Bruce Pilato, please join the School of Music in the Lally...

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Begley Building, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Oct 10

Join us for the Alumni Reunion! Reconnect, reminisce, and rediscover your alma mater. Enjoy...

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Elston Hall, Lally Mohawk Room
Oct 11

SUNY Schenectady School of Music invites brass players of all ability levels to a day with some...

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | School of Music
Oct 12

Join us as our region's young musicians engage in a dynamic, real-time chamber music masterclass...

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Begley Building, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium