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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

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

Performances of "Amahl and the Night Visitors" will take place on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. in the Taylor Auditorium. Admission is free.

7 November 2024
Join the School of Music for a fall concert. Links to a full list of performances.
Nov 26

Join the School of Music for the student Jazz Combos Concert.Free and open to the public. See a...

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Main Campus, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Nov 27

Join the School of Music for the student Woodwinds Recital. Free and open to the public. See a list...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Main Campus, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Nov 27

Join the School of Music for the student Strings and Percussion Recital. Free and open to the public....

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Main Campus, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Nov 28

The College will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27 and reopen Monday, December 2 in observance...

3:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Dec 02

Join the School of Music for the student Piano Recital. Free and open to the public. See a list...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Main Campus, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
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Innovative and responsive community educational programming that support businesses and individuals.

READ MORE ABOUT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

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