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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

ASAP offers students financial, academic, and personal support to boost graduation rates, close opportunity gaps.

1 October 2025

Students create delicious sweet and savory items sold at popular on-campus bakery. PHOTO GALLERY

24 September 2025

Home to an outstanding learning experience for students in the School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism and a delicious dining experience for patrons. PHOTO GALLERY

24 September 2025

"Working and going to school is already stressful enough, but finding the money to dedicate to it was always a question. SUNY Reconnect made it all line up financially." -- Christopher Davis, Computer Networking Systems and Cybersecurity (A.A.S. degree)

18 September 2025

Ashleylucie Ntumba Lumbala and Sion Hardy will join Faculty co-host Dr. Babette Faehmel for the new season.

11 September 2025
Many Voices, One Call, the SUNY Schenectady podcast. Links to current episodes. .
Oct 03

Sarah Hanahan is an up-and-coming jazz saxophonist in New York City. Sarah is a graduate of the...

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Begley Building, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Oct 04

Visit the SUNY Schenectady Food Truck, parked behind Proctors, at the 12th Annual Wing Walk in Downtown...

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Downtown Schenectady
Oct 08

Bruce Pilato is a music industry veteran who began his journey in 1976. He spent nearly 40 years...

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM | Begley Building, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Oct 08

Following the Music Business Lecture with Bruce Pilato, please join the School of Music in the Lally...

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Begley Building, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Oct 10

Join us for the Alumni Reunion! Reconnect, reminisce, and rediscover your alma mater. Enjoy...

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Elston Hall, Lally Mohawk Room
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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.

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