Skip to main contentSkip to main navigationSkip to footer content
Student holding a saxophone.

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

Craft beer brewing student holding a tub of grain.

NEWS AND EVENTS

Lt. Gov. Delgado returns to the Electric City to speak to the Class of 2024.

17 April 2024

Main inventor/co-inventor on 25 U.S. patents discusses the negatives and positives of plastics ahead of keynote remarks during STEM Day 2024.

10 April 2024

Congratulations to Melody Roper, Culinary Arts major, and Parmesh Thakoordial '23, Science alumnus.

4 April 2024

Congratulations to Maureen Mbanga, Business Administration major, and Ayden Budhoo, Computer Science major.

4 April 2024

Special evening that spotlights students has expanded opportunities for students for over three decades.

4 April 2024
Many Voices, One Call. The SUNY Schenectady podcast.
Apr 17

The goal of this year's competition is to determine the most precise value of Planck's constant...

3:00 AM - 3:00 AM | Main Campus, CST, Room 215
Apr 18

The College community is invited to the International Gala. Enjoy a variety of international foods...

4:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Elston Hall, Van Curler Room
Apr 21

With Joshua Butcher of the Albany Symphony performing Luke Ellard's The Seer for Bassoon and Wind...

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Main Campus, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Apr 22

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Main Campus, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Apr 23

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

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Main Campus, The Quad
Student at an on-campus career fair, talking to a recruiter.

Individualized assistance to students, alumni, employers and educational partners.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CAREER SERVICES

Students in the HPOG healthcare program with their instructor.

Innovative and responsive community educational programming that support businesses and individuals.

READ MORE ABOUT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Faculty member working with a student in a biology lab.

Check out the employment opportunities at SUNY Schenectady.

SEE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES