SUNY Schenectady County Community College Free Application for Admission

Personal Data

We welcome applications from students who wish to enroll into a degree or certificate program at SUNY Schenectady. If you plan to take classes as a visiting or non-matriculated (not degree seeking) student, you may contact the Registrar's Office. Once we receive your high school transcript or GED/TASC scores, we will review your file for acceptance. With the exception of the 24 credit hour program, we cannot review your application without proof of high school graduation or equivalency.

There is no fee for prospective students using this application.

Are you a current or former student at SUNY Schenectady?

Students who have previously been accepted in a SUNY Schenectady degree program and completed courses may not need to complete the Admissions Application. Submit this quick form so that we can share your specific steps to re-enroll.

You may also contact Academic Advisement to reactivate your student account and register for classes.

What are your educational goals while attending SUNY Schenectady?

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Preferred First Name (How student would like to be addressed in communications if different from legal name)

Do you have academic records under another name?

Other First Name

Other Middle Name

Other Last Name or Former Last Name

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Cell Phone

Would you like to receive text messages from us?

Yes

No

Home Phone

Email Address

Email Address of Parent, Guardian, or Support Person, if applicable

Birthdate

Sex

Gender

Pronouns

What is your native language?

Primary Citizenship

Secondary Citizenship

Are you a permanent resident of the United States?

If you are not a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident and would like to obtain an F-1 visa, you must provide additional documentation. Please call the Admissions Office at (518) 381-1366 to obtain an information packet. * Note: International students are only eligible for acceptance into Spring & Fall terms.

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

Receipt of GED/TASC

High School (required)

Level of Study

Graduation Date (or date you will graduate)

Please explain your high school equivalency (e.g., Out of State GED, IEP Diploma, CDOS, etc.)

Please arrange for an official high school transcript or GED/TASC to be sent to the admissions office. Please have all transcripts emailed directly from your high school or college to admissions@sunysccc.edu or mailed to:

Office of Admissions, SUNY Schenectady Community College
78 Washington Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12305

How did you learn about SUNY Schenectady?

Enrollment Information

Are you applying using SUNY's offer code?

Yes, I am applying using offer code: ADMIT

No, I did not receive an offer code

Choose an application year when you would like to start classes

Intended SUNY Schenectady entry date

Current High School Seniors Graduating in May or June 2025 should apply to Fall 2025.
International Students: The deadline for Spring 2025 has passed for International Students, the ONLY eligible semester is Fall 2025.
*Spring Session II courses begin on Monday, February 10 with limited course availability.

Enrollment Status

Student Type

Mandated Question

Applicants are required to answer the following question.

Have you ever been expelled and/or dismissed from another college or university for disciplinary reasons?

Note: Answer "No" to this question if you were dismissed for issues related to your grades or academic performance.

Please explain

Academic Interest

Certain academic programs may have additional requirements for admission in addition to a final high school transcript or GED/TASC scores.

Music students:* Applicants may choose your program of interest in the application; however, students will be placed in the Music Certificate Program until successful completed an audition with the School of Music, coordinated twice per year through the School of Music.

Air Traffic Control and Aviation Science (Pilot Option):* Applicants will be asked to provide proof of First or Second Class Medical Certificate and proof of US Citizenship (or completion of U.S Office of Homeland Security Administration background check requirements) before an offer of admission can be made.

24 Credit Hour Program:* Applicants should complete the 24 Credit Hour Program Inquiry in order to schedule the Ability to Benefit (ATB) exam in lieu of a high school diploma or GED/TASC for admission requirements. This program is only for students without HS equivalency who want to earn their GED. International Students are NOT eligible for this program.

Which Program Fits You?

are designed to be the first two years of a four-year degree. Students can complete their first two years at SUNY Schenectady and then transfer to a four-year college.

are designed to educate students and prepare them to enter the workforce after two years of study.

are one-year certificates of study. They are designed for students who are interested in exploring an academic major and who want to upgrade their education.

Academic Interest

Did you attend BOCES or any other special program (EOC, ProStart, etc.) which could lead to advanced credit at SUNY Schenectady?

Yes, I participated in a program and may have advanced credit

No, I did not participate in a program for advanced credit

Do you intend on applying to Belanger School of Nursing (or other nursing school)

Are you interested in completing this degree online?
(Not all programs are offered fully online)

Yes - Fully online if available

Yes - Partially online if available

No - I do not want to take online classes

Additional Information

Please indicate your racial category*

Are you Hispanic/Latino?

Yes

No

Do you have a disability that requires services and/or accommodations?*

Contact ADA Transition Services for information 518-381-1345

*Self-disclosure of disability, racial and ethnic information is solely voluntary. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used in a discriminatory fashion. Refusal to provide this information will not subject the applicant to any adverse or discriminatory treatment.

Have you attended other colleges? (Please respond accurately to this question. Your prior academic performance is not taken into consideration for admission to SUNY Schenectady.)

Yes

No

Please indicate the college(s) you have previously attended.

Previous College

Level of Study

Start Date

End Date

Add another college

Yes

No

Previous College

Level of Study

Start Date

End Date

If you wish to transfer credit(s) for coursework at a previous college, please contact the Registrar's Office at the college(s) above and forward official transcript(s) by email to admissions@sunysccc.edu or by mail at: SUNY Schenectady County Community College, Office of Admissions, 78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305. Transcripts will not be considered official and evaluated for transfer credit unless sent directly by your previous college to SUNY Schenectady.

Have you been a part of EOP?

EOP Information: To learn more information about the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and to see if you qualify, please visit the College's website.

Are you interested in student housing?

Are you a current or former member of the U.S. Armed Forces?

Are you the dependent of a military service member (spouse or child)?

What is the highest level of education obtained by Parent 1?

What is the highest level of education obtained by Parent 2?

Please be advised that a prior felony conviction may impede the ability of a student to complete the requirements of certain academic programs and to meet licensure for certain professions.

I understand that this application cannot be processed if it has not been completed according to instructions and that any deliberate falsification or omission of data from any part of this application may result in denial of admission, dismissal, or other disciplinary action.

Student Signature

SUNY Schenectady Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, religion, or marital status in admissions, employment, or in any aspect of business of the College.

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