SUNY Schenectady Admissions

Welcome to SUNY Schenectady!

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

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

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

 

When you graduate with your A.A.S in Air Traffic Control and complete the ATSA exam, you will bypass the FAA Academy and go directly to an FAA facility after you are hired.

19 February 2026

Team is off to a strong start in SUNY eSports League and National ECAC League play.

5 February 2026

Students in all majors are eligible and transfer students who are accepted with a GPA over 2.7 are guaranteed a scholarship of at least $30,500!

4 February 2026

Three students who are on their way toward pursuing careers in the medical field had the opportunity over Winter Break to spend a week networking with Albany Medical College students, shadowing local doctors, taking CPR training, and experiencing firsthand what it will be like for them when they pursue their dreams of attending medical school.

28 January 2026

Damien Bennett selected as one of 12 members of new initiative aiming to amplify the voices of young changemakers and shape the Foundation's future social impact efforts.

26 January 2026

Events

 
Feb 21

English Language Learners are invited to this workshop on Word and Sentence Construction (Grammar)....

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Begley Learning Commons, Room 121
Feb 21

Pianist Meyer Nam, a graduate of the Mannes College of Music, presents a solo recital featuring...

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | School of Music, Room 131
Feb 23

Need a trim? A retwist? A fresh style? We’ve got you covered. On February 23, local barbers and...

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Elston Hall, Cafeteria Area
Feb 24

English Language Learners are invited to this workshop on Paper Features and Organization. Bring...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Begley Learning Commons, Room 121
Feb 25

Students are invited to join the Learning Center for this workshop on Test-Taking Success. Learn...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Begley Learning Commons, Room 121