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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.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

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

The Admissions Office is open! We offer 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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Music, lectures, social events...there's always something happening.

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Our grads transfer, and get great jobs.

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Great things are happening here!

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News

 

Nkeiru Ubadike '19 began presenting her scientific research as a student at SUNY Schenectady and is now interning in Vienna, Austria, at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Headquarters, part of the United Nations System.

24 March 2023

Officials announce plans for new college-to-employment program and pipeline to the Belanger School of Nursing at Ellis.

20 March 2023

Meteorology professor, NASA field campaign co-leader, and researcher, Erin Potter is launching weather balloons and giving her SUNY Schenectady students a behind-the-scenes look at the NASA program.

15 March 2023

Nate Friedman and Rayanne Vasquez are gaining invaluable experience in photography and videography, interning in state government.

28 February 2023

Students choose each week how they want to take Professor Matt Farron's Marketing course: in person, synchronously through Zoom Rooms, or by logging on at a different time asynchronously.

20 February 2023

Events

 
Mar 26

Annual side-by-side concert featuring 21 area high school musicians.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Mar 27

A representative from SUNY Buffalo State University will be available to discuss transfer options with interested students.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Begley Lobby
Mar 28

A representative from SUNY Potsdam will be available to discuss transfer options with interested students.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Begley Lobby
Mar 29

Students, alumni, and members of the public are invited to the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism Career Expo.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Elston Hall, Van Curler Room
Mar 30

Join the Community and Cultural Events Committee for a film and panel discussion.

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