Students Who Graduate from SUNY Schenectady Now Have 30K Scholarship Opportunity and Transfer Pathway Through New Agreement with Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Dr. Mark Meachem, SUNY Schenectady Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Sarah Kirk, Hobart and William Smith Colleges Provost and Dean of Faculty, sign a new transfer agreement between the two institutions, as Dr. David Clickner, SUNY Schenectady Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Planning, looks on.
SUNY Schenectady and Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS) have announced a new transfer agreement that will guarantee SUNY Schenectady graduates acceptance and scholarship support into bachelor’s degree programs at HWS, located in Geneva, N.Y. The agreement was signed during a ceremony on the SUNY Schenectady campus by SUNY Schenectady Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Mark Meachem and HWS Provost and Dean of Faculty Dr. Sarah Kirk.
The agreement applies to all SUNY Schenectady students, regardless of major. Students who complete a degree at SUNY Schenectady with a GPA of 3.0 or higher will be guaranteed admission to HWS. Transfer students who are accepted with a GPA over 2.7 are guaranteed a scholarship of at least $30,500.
Officials from SUNY Schenectady and Hobart and William Smith Colleges following a special transfer agreement signing on campus today.
“What makes this agreement particularly meaningful is its breadth and intentionality,” said SUNY Schenectady President Dr. Steady Moono. “It recognizes the academic rigor of SUNY Schenectady programs across various disciplines, and affirms that our students are well prepared to thrive at a highly-respected liberal arts institution. It also reflects a shared commitment to student success by guaranteeing admission for qualified graduates and providing financial support through transfer scholarships, reducing barriers at a critical transition point in a student’s journey.”
“This agreement reflects Hobart and William Smith’s deep commitment to educational access, opportunity, and partnership,” said Hobart and William Smith President Mark D. Gearan. “By guaranteeing admission and meaningful scholarship support for SUNY Schenectady graduates, we are creating a clear, affordable pathway for talented students to pursue a bachelor’s degree. We are proud to partner with SUNY Schenectady to expand options for students and to support their continued academic success.”
To learn more about the new transfer agreement between SUNY Schenectady and Hobart and William Smith Colleges, please contact the SUNY Schenectady Office of Admissions at 518-381-1366, admissions@sunysccc.edu.