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Student Experience at SUNY

Students at the State University of New York live and learn on vibrant, inclusive, and diverse campuses all across New York State. You'll find athletics at every level, warm and supportive communities, financial and academic assistance, internships, study abroad opportunities, and more to help you thrive in college.

There’s a place for you at SUNY

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14 University Centers and Doctoral-Level Institutions

Find the right size, culture, and academic environment for you at one of SUNY's 64 colleges and universities.

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13 University Colleges

Nationally recognized bachelor’s and master’s degrees from some of the northeast’s top public regional universities, situated in small towns and cities across New York State.

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7 Colleges of Technology

These specialized colleges are all about hands-on training for in-demand careers—with some surprising range in their degree offerings.

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30 Community Colleges

Community colleges are attuned to the needs of both students and employers in their region, offering a welcoming, supportive environment to launch a career or start on a 4-year degree.

Explore all SUNY campuses

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Athletics at SUNY

Whether you want to play DI or DIII sports, find a community in intramural sports, cheer on your college team, or break into collegiate esports, SUNY has a team and a place for you.

Learn more about SUNY athletics

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Culture, Clubs, and Recreation

The real college is the friends we make along the way. The campus culture, the student clubs and organizations, the city life-- it all comes together to make a college right for you. The best way to learn more? Visit a campus.

Visit a SUNY campus

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Study Abroad

Expand your world with a semester abroad while you study at SUNY

Study Aboard Programs
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Student Engagement

Make your mark as a leader among your peers with student leadership opportunities

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Nation-Leading Student Support

We measure success by the number of students we prepare for career and life success—not the number we turn away. That’s why we invest in financial, academic, and personal support to help every student succeed in college.

Start-to-Finish Student Success Programs

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Educational Opportunity Program

Get financial assistance, personal tutoring, career advising, and a peer support network that feels like family.

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SUNY ASAP|ACE

The proven ASAP|ACE support system helps students stay on track and graduate on time, in both 2-year and 4-year programs.

Health and Wellbeing at SUNY

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Mental Health

At SUNY, we believe mental health is health. Our campuses offer a variety of proactive and crisis support services for SUNY students.

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Housing and Transportation

SUNY offers resources to help cover the costs of housing and transportation, so you can focus on success.

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Campus Childcare

SUNY helps students balance life and learning with convenient childcare options on or near every campus.

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Food Security

No SUNY student should go hungry. Every campus has welcoming food pantries and other services to help you thrive.

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Disability Services

SUNY is committed to ensuring welcoming and inclusive living and learning environments for all students

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SUNY SAVR

Sexual Assault & Violence Resources (SAVR) to Support Survivors/Victims

Military-Connected Student Support

SUNY is committed to helping the nation's service members and their families advance their goals through an affordable, supportive college education.

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Internships and Service Learning

Internships and on-the-job learning can be the key to success after college. To make these opportunities more accessible, SUNY is working to ensure that every SUNY student completes a paid internship or similar learning experience before graduation.

Learn more about SUNY internships

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Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence

The SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence is the highest honor bestowed upon a student by the University, acknowledging students for outstanding achievements that have demonstrated the integration of SUNY excellence into many different aspects of their lives.

Learn more about the Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence