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Getting Started

You're one of a kind, and so are we! Whether you are looking to start your education, try a new path, or update your skills, SUNY Schenectady has a program to fit you, and the academic and student support services to help you succeed.  

HOW TO BECOME A STUDENT

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NEWS AND EVENTS

From collecting food items for a backpack program at Sacandaga Elementary School to hosting pizza parties at the City Mission and leading fun art activities at Girls Inc., students are impacting the lives of kids and adults through their service-learning projects.

3 December 2025

Performing Arts: Music major Adrian Calle composed El Caroumá. The Ensemble will perform the piece on December 3 under the direction of Dr. Allyson Keyser.

25 November 2025

The 53 students inducted into the international honor society have all achieved impressive GPAs of 3.65 or higher. Bravo!

7 November 2025

Nadine Davila earns third place award in Capital Region Chamber business plan competition.

24 October 2025

From the Class of 1971 to the Class of 2025, alumni reconnect, reminisce, tour campus, and even play alumni trivia during fun day on campus.

16 October 2025
Many Voices, One Call, the SUNY Schenectady podcast. Links to current episodes. .
Dec 05

Join the School of Music for the student Jazz Combo & Jazz Ensemble Concert.Free and open to...

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Begley Building, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Dec 09

Join the Office of Admissions for this fast-track Instant Admit where prospective students can: Receive...

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Elston Hall, Welcome Center
Dec 15

Monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees. Open to the public. Learn more about the Board of...

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Elston Hall, Lally Mohawk Room
Dec 16

Join us for our monthly Digital Accessibility Tech Talk, hosted by the Office of Disability Resources....

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Stockade Building, Room 101
Dec 25

The College will be closed from December 25 through January 1. Offices will reopen on Friday, January...

3:00 AM - 3:00 AM
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Individualized assistance to students, alumni, employers and educational partners.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CAREER SERVICES

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Innovative and responsive community educational programming that support businesses and individuals.

READ MORE ABOUT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

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Check out the employment opportunities at SUNY Schenectady.

SEE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES