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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

"Each of the 10 fellows have extraordinary accomplishments and their collective experiences will help ensure SUNY continues to lead in promoting civic engagement across the system and inspiring generations of socially responsible SUNY graduates."--SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr.

6 March 2024

Grace Henderson is one of only two students, chosen from colleges across the country, to earn the 2024 Harvey Lincoln Student Scholarship from Achieving the Dream.

5 March 2024

Through holistic advising model, College has helped more students achieve their academic dreams.

21 February 2024

SUNY Schenectady is one of five SUNY community colleges to participate in new initiative to link students with food resources.

21 February 2024

Lashay Broomer works full time as a Communications Coordinator for a statewide education agency, has her own social media/website management company, and is a student. She tells us how she manages all of this and keeps ahead of the latest marketing trends.

31 January 2024
Many Voices, One Call. The SUNY Schenectady podcast.
Mar 27

Students are invited to schedule an appointment to get one-on-one help to complete their FAFSA and...

3:00 AM - 3:00 AM | Begley Building, Room 121
Apr 02

Welcome Spring with activities, food, games, music, obstacle courses, team games, and more! Bring...

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Main Campus, The Quad
Apr 02

Welcome to the 32nd Annual Food For Thought & All That Jazz Event presented by Marshall &...

5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Main Campus, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Apr 03

Faculty members Dr. Allyson Keyser, trumpet, Dr. Karen Hosmer, oboe, and pianist and Series Director,...

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Main Campus, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Apr 08

Experience 97.2% totality with SUNY Schenectady! Join us starting at 2:30 p.m. in the West Parking...

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Main Campus, West Parking Lot
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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