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How to Become a Student

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Click on the box below that fits you best to learn all of the steps you need to smoothly transition to becoming a student at SUNY Schenectady.

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I'm a First Time Student

Adult student sitting in the Learning Commons with her backpack.

I'm a Returning Adult 

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I am Home-Schooled

Two students sitting at computers in a class.

I Just Want to
Take a Class or Two

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I Want to Apply for
Early Admission

Student sitting at a microscope in the bio lab.

I'm a Transfer

Students working in the Veterans Resource Office.

I'm a Veteran

Culinary arts student working in the culinary lab.

I'm an
International Student

Students working in the culinary lab, brewing beer.

I Want to Take a
Non-Credit Course

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I Want to Apply, but
Do Not Have a High School Diploma or GED

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