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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

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

Exhibit in the Rise Gallery takes visitors on a visual journey of creative exploration from music, pets, and travel, to personalities, pattern designs, and more.

31 October 2024
Join the School of Music for a fall concert. Links to a full list of performances.
Nov 25

Join the School of Music for the student Guitar and Bass Recital. Free and open to the public. See...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Main Campus, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Nov 25

Join the School of Music for the student Brass Recital and Brass Ensemble Concert.Free and open...

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