Why Choose Suny
A World of Choice
You might think that with over 388,000
students on 64 campuses, the State
University of New York would be a
large and impersonal. What you’ll
find, however, is many opportunities
to pursue your unique goals and interests.
SUNY offers a wide range of campus
sizes and programs, combined with
supportive and knowledgeable faculty
and staff. Today’s SUNY sets
a standard for academic excellence
through its variety of academic offerings
and depth of classroom instruction.
Students excel in honours and advanced
level work, independent research and
study abroad. SUNY offers rich tradition
of achievement – including outstanding
alumni and faculty.
Quality is closer than you think
As one of the leading state systems
for higher education, SUNY strives
to maintain a level of quality and
excellence in teaching, research and
public service.
One of the ways SUNY fosters this
level of quality is by recruiting
professors and staff who are among
the best in their fields. They include
distinguished researchers, corporate
leaders, and award-winning authors.
Over 5,000 liberal arts, professional
and technical courses of study prepare
students for a wide range of career
options. These include engineering,
business, literature, medicine, agriculture,
performing arts, human services and
many more.
Our dedication to quality and range
of programs attract top students form
New York State and the nation. Not
only is our selectivity and student
quality increasing, our enrolment
is on the rise as well.
A World of Diversity
At SUNY Colleges and universities,
you’ll experience an enriching
student environment. While over one-third
of New York State high school graduates
enrol in a SUNY school, graduates
from every state, and from over 160
countries come together ton make out
student body one of the most diverse
in the country.
A System without Boundaries
Our 64 campuses ware located across
New York State, from Plattsburgh to
Binghamton to Buffalo. It would take
11 hours by car to connect our two
most distant campuses, Fredonia in
the west and Suffolk County Community
College in the east. Yet they all
share SUNY resources, as well as New
York State’s diverse and rich
history.
Through our network of 71 libraries,
all electronically connected, students
have access to over 18 million volumes
and over 125,000 academic journals.
We offer access to different cultures
through more than 300 international
programs of study in 51 countries.
SUNY remains committed to making a
college degree affordable for all
students.
Univeristy Centres/Doctoral Granting
Institution offering every Level of
Study and Research
SUNY’s university centres and
doctoral granting institutions have
made undergraduate teaching, research,
and advanced graduate and professional
studies their priorities. They offer
a number of programs and specializations
leading to bachelor’s, master’s
and doctoral degrees. Undergraduate
enrolments range from just under 1,000
to over 16,000 students
All are research institutions. Several
campuses offer undergraduate honours
programs that provide students with
small classroom settings within the
larger university, fostering one-on-one
relationships with faculty renowned
both nationally and internationally.
Many undergraduate students work on
research projects with senior faculty,
playing key roles in uncovering new
knowledge.
Students have received significant
awards and recognition including Fulbright
Scholarships, National Science Foundation
Graduate Fellowships, and Goldwater
Scholarships. Graduates gain admission
to the nations top graduate and professional
schools.
University Colleges
Nationally Recognised Undergraduate
Degree Programs
SUNY’s 13 university colleges
are recognized throughout the country
as leaders in undergraduate instruction.
Bachelor’s and master’s
degrees are offered in a wide range
of liberal arts and sciences, and
professional disciplines. These 13
campuses, found mostly in small cities
and towns together offer some 973
baccalaureate and 350 master’s
programs. Undergraduate enrolments
range from 3,000 to over 9,000. Our
non-traditional college, Empire State,
enrols working adults through extension
centers throughout New York Sate.
Faculty and staff at SUNY’s
University Colleges are dedicated
to student success. Honours programs,
opportunities for independent study
and research, internships, and study
abroad are ways students pursue unique
undergraduate experiences. In addition,
a tremendous variety of extra-curricular
activities provide even more ways
for students to excel.
Community Colleges
A Quality start on a Successful Future
Students choose SUNY community colleges
for a solid start on a bachelor’s
degree, an affordable way to explore
different interests before choosing
a major, or to earn a degree or certificate
that leads to an exciting new career.
There are 30 community colleges in
the SUNY system, enrolling up to 21,000
full-time and part0time students.
A number of our community colleges
offer residential living and several
have campuses in more than one location.
Students often benefit from smaller
class sizes and the opportunity to
explore different interests during
their first two years of college.
Credits that transfer anywhere. More
than half of our graduates transfer
to four-year colleges and universities.
These credits are accepted by both
SUNY schools and private institutions.
Jon skills that are highly marketable.
SUNY community colleges offer a wide
range of degrees and certificates
that prepare students for immediate
placement in challenging careers
Technology Colleges
A Range of Disciplines. Extraordinary
Possibilities
From engineering to agriculture,
eight campuses offer hands-on education
and cutting edge technologies. The
programs they offer including business
and computer science, hospitality
management, auto trades, construction,
manufacturing and industrial, and
health and medical technologies.
The colleges offer certificate programs,
associate degree programs, bachelor
of science degree programs, bachelor
of technology programs and numerous
vocational-technical offerings that
emphasize practical learning. Currently
their undergraduate enrolments range
from just over 600 to 5,000
In addition to excellent academic
programs, the technology Colleges
take pride in the support that they
offer students. Each campus offers
learning opportunities in a strudent-centered
environment that prepares students
for employment or transfer.
For more information on SUNY and
a listing of their institutions log
onto www.suny.edu
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