About Us

Understanding Your Community Partner

Welcome to SUNY Schenectady County Community College, established in 1967! The College is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and emphasizes high-quality academic programs, broad access for students, and responsiveness to the needs of the community. For 50 years, the College has been an important part of Schenectady County.

The College has its accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

The Board of Trustees, along with the President and his entire Leadership Team, is committed to providing a quality education, at an affordable price. To learn more about the College and to understand our Mission and Vision for the future, check out our “Tools for Success” boxes below.

Information About

President Moono standing with members of the Board of Trustees at Commencement .

Learn about the members of the SUNY Schenectady Board of Trustees.

BOARD INFORMATION

Dr. Steady H. Moono

Information about the history of the College and Dr. Steady H. Moono, President.

MEET DR. MOONO

Washington Avenue entrance to the College.

Meet the President’s Cabinet and learn about the College’s Mission and Vision.

MEET COLLEGE LEADERS

The Quad at SUNY Schenectady in the summer, flower blooming around the fountain.

Official Policies and Procedures as approved by the Board of Trustees.

READ POLICIES

The Quad of SUNY Schenectady from the interior of Begley Learning Commons.

We make every effort to comply with federal and state agencies – including many disclosures and reporting requirements.

CONSUMER INFO

Three students standing in front of a poster presentation.

The latest news and stories about SUNY Schenectady.

READ THE NEWS

News

 

ASAP offers students financial, academic, and personal support to boost graduation rates, close opportunity gaps.

1 October 2025

Students create delicious sweet and savory items sold at popular on-campus bakery. PHOTO GALLERY

24 September 2025

Home to an outstanding learning experience for students in the School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism and a delicious dining experience for patrons. PHOTO GALLERY

24 September 2025

"Working and going to school is already stressful enough, but finding the money to dedicate to it was always a question. SUNY Reconnect made it all line up financially." -- Christopher Davis, Computer Networking Systems and Cybersecurity (A.A.S. degree)

18 September 2025

Ashleylucie Ntumba Lumbala and Sion Hardy will join Faculty co-host Dr. Babette Faehmel for the new season.

11 September 2025

Events

 
Oct 03

Sarah Hanahan is an up-and-coming jazz saxophonist in New York City. Sarah is a graduate of the...

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Begley Building, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Oct 04

Visit the SUNY Schenectady Food Truck, parked behind Proctors, at the 12th Annual Wing Walk in Downtown...

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Downtown Schenectady
Oct 08

Bruce Pilato is a music industry veteran who began his journey in 1976. He spent nearly 40 years...

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM | Begley Building, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Oct 08

Following the Music Business Lecture with Bruce Pilato, please join the School of Music in the Lally...

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Begley Building, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Oct 10

Join us for the Alumni Reunion! Reconnect, reminisce, and rediscover your alma mater. Enjoy...

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Elston Hall, Lally Mohawk Room