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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 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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High-tech area for eSports Team competitions and casual gaming with gaming stations, "shoutcasting" broadcast booth, and student lounge.

4 December 2024

Bingo games, jewelry making, painting, and providing warm hats and gloves to local residents: all part of service learning projects.

24 November 2024

Students are working in the Food Pantry and co-hosting the College podcast through program that promotes paid civic and service opportunities,

14 November 2024

Creating a lip balm that protects again bacteria; spotlighting spiders in Schenectady County; changes in the genome induced by ecological factors; antimicrobial effects of lavender oil on bacteria; and genetic factors that could result in the development of Alzheimer's disease. Just some of this year's research topics.

13 November 2024

Students have all earned impressive GPAs of 3.7 GPA or higher. Outstanding!

7 November 2024

Events

 
Dec 09

Join the School of Music for the student Voice Recital. Free and open to the public. See the full...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Main Campus, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Dec 09

Join the School of Music for an Audio Listening Recital and Guitar Ensemble Concert. Free and open...

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Main Campus, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Dec 16

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, Van Curler Room
Dec 25

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

3:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Dec 30

Earn three credits in three weeks online this winter at SUNY Schenectady. At $207 a credit (NY state...

3:00 AM - 3:00 AM