2. “This project (Rowley Center) will be a
milestone for continued excellence in
education at this college and will put it
in a class by itself.”
John Bonacic
New York State Senator
“The Rowley Center is a symbol of
how far our students can go,because it
shows just how far our College has come.
We should all be proud to call this the
place where we work and learn,because
it is a place for students to grow and
experience lessons they will carry for the
rest of their lives.”
Moriah Brock
Engineering student
“The Rowley Center is a special
place,one that may very well be the
launching pad for great discoveries and
explorations,important solutions to
societal problems,or the genesis for the
design of a mighty bridge,aircraft or a
major scientific breakthrough.And it is
certainly where well-educated,confident,
team-oriented people learn and grow
together.”
Stacey Moegenburg
Architecture Professor,
Associate Vice President
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DISCOVERyour niche...
as a Scholar
The College’s competitive Honors Program is designed to offer highly
motivated and talented students opportunities to more fully reach
their potential. You will be challenged to assume more control of your
intellectual development, and will enjoy growth in your academic inquiry,
cultural awareness, community responsibility and leadership. In short, you
will grow, discover and achieve in a myriad of ways.
as a Competitor
The College offers intercollegiate athletic teams for men in basketball,
baseball, soccer and golf; and for women in volleyball, basketball and
softball.There is also an extensive intramural program for all students,
operated by the Movement Science Department.
as a Leader
A wide array of student clubs and organizations, including Student Senate
and the Board of Activities, on both campuses will afford you opportunities
to grow as a student leader. You will be able to shape the framework of
student life on both campuses and advance student-led initiatives to help
improve the SUNY Orange experience for all who enroll.
top 10 reasons
to attend SUNY Orange
1. High-quality education at an affordable cost
2. Unique programs
3. Award-winning faculty
4. Scholarship opportunities
5. Vibrant Honors Program
6. Two exceptional campus locations
7. Diverse campus community
8. Successful transfer and/or meaningful
employment for our graduates
9. Hands-on teaching and learning
10. Small college,big experience
did
YOU
know?
Proud to be a“Military Friendly”school three years in a row.
The College offers services to assist veterans,including specialized academic advising,study skills workshops and transfer
counseling.A designated academic advisor trained at the Center for Deployment Psychology assists student veterans and
an active Veteran’s Club plays an important role in welcoming new veterans to the College and supporting them in their
transition to student life.
4. FINDyour inspiration
At SUNY Orange, you will be introduced to a vibrant array of campus
happenings and organizations, giving you ample opportunity to find your
inspiration both inside and outside of the classroom. Many of the College’s
student organizations are clubs formed within academic disciplines, allowing
students within those programs to develop out-of-the-classroom experiences
that augment their lecture-based learning.
Aside from academic groups you will have the chance to immerse yourself in
clubs, service organizations, athletics and intramurals. And if you can’t find a
club you want, you are free to form one with fellow students who share your
same interests.
If leadership is in your blood, you can seek election to the Student Senate,
where you will actively contribute to student initiatives, or join the SUNY
Orange Ambassadors, a highly visible group that assists the Admissions
Office by providing a student presence at many College events.
If you are a performer at heart, you can shine as part of the Apprentice
Players, the College’s theatre group. Or, you can find a home in
one of several performance ensembles (madrigal singers,
orchestra, symphonic band, jazz band or choir)
directed by the Arts and Communication
Department.
You may also seek membership in SUNY
Orange’s rapidly expanding chapter of Phi
Theta Kappa, the national honor society for
students at two-year colleges, where you
will join with fellow students who excel
in the classroom.
did
YOU
know?
Many SUNY Orange faculty members hold the highest degree in their
field of expertise,and many have received academic honors and awards at the state,regional and national levels.
Our faculty ranks include a professor recognized by the World Meteorological Organization (an agency of the United
Nations),a Fulbright Scholar and many recipients of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence.
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5. REACHyour destination
A SUNY Orange degree will serve you well in many ways. Would you like
to bypass entry-level positions? An Associate in Applied Science degree
will provide you with the in-depth training employers in many technical
fields crave. Or, do you wish to acquire your bachelor’s degree? The list below
indicates a sampling of the four-year colleges and universities to which
SUNY Orange students have transferred.
SUNY Orange students have successfully continued their academic
journeys at four-year campuses within the SUNY system and the College
has established transfer agreements with other colleges and universities
outside of the SUNY system in order to facilitate smooth transitions for
our graduates.
The College also offers a selection of certificate programs to help you
develop job entry skills or facilitate a career change.These accelerated
programs, designed to be completed in one year, can prepare you for
technically trained positions in business, engineering technologies,
education, corrections and security.
Our graduates also have the chance to secure a bachelor’s degree in
certain programs without ever leaving Orange County, thanks to our
relationship with Franklin University and its Community College Alliance.
Our participation in the Hudson Valley Educational Consortium brings
emergency response and innovative technology degree programs from other
community colleges in the area to the classrooms of SUNY Orange.
Following is a partial list of institutions to which
SUNY Orange students have successfully transferred:
Boston University
City University of New York
Cornell University
George Washington University
Marist College
Mount St.Mary College
New York University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
SUNY Albany
SUNY Binghamton
did
YOU
know?
SUNY Orange’s Academic Advising office has a specialist dedicated to
assisting you with the transfer processby helping you locate information about the application
processes and appropriate courses necessary to successfully transfer to the four-year institution of your choice.The
College also conducts transfer workshops and arranges visits by representatives from a variety of institutions throughout
the year.Each Fall,SUNY Orange hosts a Transfer Fair at which 70 to 90 public and private college and university
representatives are on hand. 3
SUNY Geneseo
SUNY New Paltz
SUNY Oneonta
SUNY Stony Brook
Syracuse University
Vassar College
6. Gone are the days where lectures and term papers fulfill your educational
obligations. At SUNY Orange, you’ll be immersed in every aspect of your
chosen academic program and you will be ready to tackle the first step on
your career path with confidence.
SUNY Orange is committed to providing additional “experiential learning”
opportunities. For example, accounting students have assisted community
members with filing their taxes, engineering students have developed a
solar-powered car and boat, biology students participate in local water
monitoring and art students learn the business side of art by partnering
with local artists. If you are interested in one of the College’s health
professions programs, you can be assured of the highest-quality clinical
experience available.
Already employed full-time and looking to return to the classroom?
Many employers offer tuition reimbursement so be sure to check with your
Human Resources officer to discover if that benefit exists at your company.
The College also offers an array of internships within the community
for students seeking additional insight and experience in their future
career field
If you think you’d prefer to tackle your professional or personal growth in a
different fashion, you may wish to take non-credit courses through our
Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) programming.
Do you need to brush up on a computer software program?
Are you interested in becoming a certified pharmacy
technician? Or does a possible career in one of the
emerging new “green” professions excite you?
Our continuing education offerings are as
varied as your interests and needs.
did
YOU
know?
Over the course of his or her work life,a community college graduate will earn approximately
$400,000 more than a high school graduate.Earn a bachelor’s degree and that total nears $900,000.
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ADVANCEyour career
7. SUNY Orange boasts many strengths, from its superb faculty to its
diverse curriculum to its outstanding student support services. But,
one of the College’s strongest attributes is its ability to offer a quality
education at an affordable price.
As you research college costs, you will notice that spending two years
at SUNY Orange prior to transferring to a private four-year college or
university will slice more than $60,000 off your four-year tuition bill.
Keep in mind that the College also offers generous financial aid packages
that include federal aid, state aid, scholarships, work study and grants, as
well as a tuition payment plan.
The support that the College receives from many sources, including
Orange County, helps SUNY Orange to keep tuition low, allowing you
to secure the education you need at a price that fits your budget.
The College offers an array of academic and athletic scholarships, and is
committed to increasing its scholarship endowment fund significantly.
Annually, SUNY Orange students receive more than $7 million in funds.
A portion of these funds comes from state and federal government
programs such as the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), Federal Pell
Grant Program, Federal Perkins Loan Program, and Vietnam and
Persian Gulf Veterans Tuition Assistance programs.The College’s
financial aid staff is fully prepared to help you discover the many
available methods for further defraying the cost of your education.
did
YOU
know?
Approximately 72 percent of SUNY Orange’s students receive some form of
financial aid,including grants,loans,work-study and scholarships.SUNY Orange offers incoming students a wide
variety of scholarships,including many merit-based scholarships.Information regarding scholarships for the 2014-15
academic year,including application procedures and deadlines,will be posted to the College web site in January 2015.
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SAVEfor your future
8. Over the past decade, SUNY Orange has grown in
response to the needs of its students, offering campuses
in both Middletown and Newburgh to help you achieve
your academic goals.The College has nearly completed an
aggressive series of capital improvement projects that will
have seen SUNY Orange pour $140 million into buildings
and grounds within the past six years. In all, the College
has fully constructed or renovated six structures during that
span, resulting in more than 285,000 square feet of new or
renewed educational space.
If you live on the eastern side of Orange County, you will be
awestruck when you walk through the doors of Kaplan Hall,
a state-of-the-art classroom building that recently opened in
Newburgh.The building features the latest amenities in its
labs, classrooms and study spaces, as well as a safe and secure
underground parking garage that provides easy access to the
campus.
SUNY Orange offers seven full degree programs in
Newburgh, meaning you can complete all of your degree
requirements there without traveling to Middletown.
However, if you choose to attend the Middletown campus,
you will stroll a scenic 37-acre campus, located on the
beautiful and picturesque grounds of a former estate, that
has become a comfortable and safe second home to students
who seek academic challenge, friendship and lively activity.
Once you step onto either of our campuses, you’ll instantly
feel as if they were designed specifically for you.
did
YOU
know?
SUNY Orange has submitted two new academic degree programs
– Public Health and Digital Media –to SUNY and the New York State Department of Education for review.
Approval is expected sometime during the 2014-15 academic year.
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GROWalong with us
9. did
YOU
know?
A team of four SUNY Orange business studentsadvanced to the 2014 New York State
Business Plan Competition at SUNYAlbany this past spring.The foursome,along with another SUNY Orange team that
competed in a regional business plan contest,were the only students invited to the Orange County Business Accelerator’s
inaugural“Summer Sandbox”program for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Accounting (A.S.)
Accredited by Association of Collegiate Business
Schools and Programs
Designed for those who plan to continue their
education in accounting or finance at a four-
year college.
Accounting (A.A.S.)
Accredited by Association of Collegiate Business
Schools and Programs
Prepares graduates for entry-level positions
such as full-charge bookkeeper, junior
accountant, accounting clerk or office manager
in the private, public or government sectors.
Accounting Procedures (Cert.)
Program emphasis is placed upon the
development of job-entry skills in accounting
and data processing. General “literacy” in the
language of business is also stressed.
Business Administration (A.S.)
Accredited by Association of Collegiate Business
Schools and Programs
Designed for those who plan to continue their
business education at a four-year college. After
transfer, graduates may major in areas such as
management, marketing, finance or human
resource management.
Business Management (A.A.S.)
Accredited by Association of Collegiate Business
Schools and Programs
Prepares students for positions such as
management trainee, first line supervisor, and
higher levels of management for either profit or
non-profit organizations.
Business
Programs
Clerical Office Assistant (Cert.)
Prepares students for employment as entry-
level office workers such as a typist or
receptionist.The successful student will also
know the fundamentals of business operations.
Marketing (A.A.S.)
Accredited by Association of Collegiate Business
Schools and Programs
Designed to teach students concepts in the
areas of strategic planning, selling principles,
advertising procedure and international
marketing. Career opportunities range from
sales trainee to marketing manager.
Medical Office Assistant (A.A.S.)
Accredited by Association of Collegiate Business
Schools and Programs
Designed to assist students in developing
office skills and knowledge of medical terms.
Successful completion of this program will
prepare graduates to begin their careers in
medical organizations.
Office Technologies (A.A.S.)
Accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business
Schools and Programs
Offers three emphasis areas, which are
provided alongside common core courses,
to allow students to enter the office support
staff as an office assistant. Emphasis Areas:
Legal Office Assistant, Office Management,
Secretarial/Word Processing
The College’s membership in the Franklin University Community College Alliance
provides SUNY Orange graduates opportunities to earn a bachelor’s degree in a host of business-
related programs without leaving Orange County.Franklin accepts all credits from the College’s
programs,coordinates upper-level courses at SUNY Orange (with SUNY Orange faculty) and offers
online courses that help complete the degree.Ask an Admissions counselor for more information.
10. Approximately 43 percent of all transfer activity
within the State University of New York involves students transferring“into”community colleges from
four-year institutions or other community colleges.
did
YOU
know?
*Dental Hygiene (A.A.S.)
Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation,
American Dental Association
Program will prepare students for licensing
by the New York State Board for Dentistry to
practice dental hygiene. Career opportunities
are available in private solo and group practices,
hospitals and other health service agencies,
public schools, and other institutions.
Exercise Studies (A.S.)
Designed specifically for those students who
wish to transfer to four-year programs.This
unique curriculum also provides students the
opportunity to explore the many exciting career
options such as cardiac rehabilitation, sports
medicine, athletic training, aerobic fitness,
human performance technology, health spa
management, and exercise physiology related to
the study of physical fitness.
*Medical LaboratoryTechnician (A.A.S.)
Accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Program prepares students to sit for the
Medical Laboratory Technician certification
examination of the American Society
for Clinical Pathologists, and the clinical
laboratory technicians examination by the
National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory
Personnel, Inc. Career opportunities include
working as medical laboratory technicians
in hospital laboratories, medical research
centers and veterinary laboratories. Students
completing the program are also employed by
the chemical, cosmetic and food industries as
laboratory technicians.
*Nursing (A.A.S.)
Accredited by the National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission
Program provides for the development of those
competencies expected of registered nurses in
general nursing practice at the technical level.
Graduates are eligible to take the National
Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for
Registered Professional Nurse (RN). Career
opportunities include positions in hospitals,
clinics, emergency rooms, urgent care centers,
home care, physicians’offices and schools.
Health
Professions
Programs
*Occupational TherapyAssistant (A.A.S.)
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Occupational Therapy Education
Program qualifies students for state and
national certification as an occupational therapy
assistant. Occupational Therapy (OT) provides
service to those individuals whose abilities to
cope with their occupations (tasks) of living
are threatened or impaired by developmental
deficits, the aging process, physical injury or
illness, or psychological and social disability.
Career opportunities include positions in
hospitals, rehab centers, schools, private
practices, mental health agencies, nursing
homes and home care.
*Physical Therapist Assistant (A.A.S.)
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in
Physical Therapy Education
Program prepares students to sit for the
national licensure examination leading to a
position as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
PTA’s work under the direction of a PT to
provide services that relieve pain and improve
mobility for patients who are recovering from
physical injuries, diseases or disabilities. Career
opportunities include working in a variety of
healthcare settings including hospitals, private
offices, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes,
schools, fitness centers and home care.
*Radiologic Technology (A.A.S.)
Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education
in Radiologic Technology
Program prepares students to apply for New
York State licensure and the examination of the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
for Certification as a Registered Technologist.
Radiography is the art and science of using
radiation to provide images of the tissues,
organs, bones and blood vessels of the human
body. Career opportunities include positions
in hospitals, private offices and free-standing
imaging centers.
*Programs with an asterisk are selective admissions
programs.Students must meet certain admission
criteria prior to acceptance into the program.
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11. did
YOU
know?
SUNY Orange operates a free shuttle bus service
between its Middletown and Newburgh campuses,with alternating trips leaving from one of the campuses
at the top of each hour.
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Human
Services
Programs
Criminal Justice (A.S.)
Designed to provide students with appropriate
academic courses to pursue a bachelor’s degree
in Criminal Justice at a four-year college.
Criminal Justice—Police (A.A.S.)
Program has been developed for those who
are currently employed or expect to seek
employment in law enforcement agencies.
Early Childhood Development and Care
(A.A.S.)
Program prepares students for responsible and
effective employment in positions ranging
from aide to head teacher in a variety of
early childhood settings. It provides theory,
practical information and extensive supervised
experience concerning normal early human
development, developmental difficulties, caring
for and educating young children, methods for
fostering child development, and the operation
and management of early childhood facilities.
Early Childhood (Cert.)
Designed to develop professional career skills
in preparation for entry level positions in early
childhood settings and facilities.
Human Services (A.S.)
Program prepares graduates to transfer and
complete a bachelor’s degree in human services,
psychology or sociology. It also prepares the
graduate for employment as a direct care
worker.
Law Enforcement/Security (Cert.)
Program is designed for students who are
interested in a career in law enforcement or
industrial security. Students who complete this
program will be certified to seek employment
as security officers with local or state security
agencies.
Lab School Program
With new state-of-the-art Lab Schools available in Middletown
and Newburgh, SUNY Orange is able to offer affordable and
accessible childcare to students, faculty, staff and community
members on both campuses.
The licensed Lab School program, certified by the New York State
Office of Children and Family Services, is available for children
ranging in age from infants (2 months) through pre-school (age 5).
Childcare is available on a priority basis for children of students,
faculty and staff of the College. As space permits, community
members may also enroll their children.Tuition subsidies for
children of SUNY Orange students may also be available.
In addition, the two Lab Schools offer students in the College’s
education and early childhood development degree programs
opportunities to augment their classroom lectures by
visiting the schools to observe the children and learn
first-hand about current childcare techniques.
For more information, contact Nadine Girardi, director of lab
schools, at (845) 341-4165. Information and online registration
forms can also be found at the Lab School web site
(www.sunyorange.edu/labschool).
Teaching Assistant (Cert.)
Program is designed to assist students in
developing professional career skills in
preparation for New York Teacher Assistant
Licensure and Certification examination.
12. Associate in Science Degree (General)
(A.S.)
Designed to provide students with the
opportunity to transfer to four-year programs
leading to a Bachelor of Science degree.
Areas of academic interest include astronomy,
biological science, chemistry, geology,
foundations of education/math-science (not
JRTEP), individual studies, mathematics,
outdoor leadership, physical education, physical
science, physics, pre-chiropractic, pre-dental,
pre-environmental and pre-forestry, pre-
medical, pre-pharmacology and pre-veterinary.
A minimum of 30 credits of math and science
combined is required for this degree. At least
6 credits of math must be College Algebra
(MAT 121) or higher, at least 3 credits of
which must be a SUNY Math and at least 6
credits of science must be from the SUNY
Natural Science list.
Engineering Science (A.S.)
Designed specifically for those students who
wish to transfer to four-year engineering
programs.The basic courses in calculus and
engineering physics constitute the nucleus
of this program for students who plan to
specialize in mechanical, civil, electrical,
chemical, environmental, computer, geological,
architectural, materials or aeronautical
engineering.
*Programs with an asterisk are selective admissions
programs.Students must meet certain admission
criteria prior to acceptance into the program.
Understanding the SUNY Orange Degrees
The Associate in Science (A.S.) and Associate in Art (A.A.) degrees prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate
programs.The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree programs provide two years of college-level studies with an
emphasis on developing technical and professional competence for entry in a specific career.
did
YOU
know?
Liberal Arts
and Sciences
Programs
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*Individual Studies (A.S.)
Transfer degree program designed for those
students whose goals are not adequately
addressed by one of the College’s other
programs. Its purpose is to allow students to
shape a program to meet their individual needs.
An Individual Study Plan with a 250 word
statement of your educational, transfer and
career objectives will be required prior to your
sophomore year at SUNY Orange.
International Studies (A.A.)
Designed to prepare students for transfer and
continued academic success within a liberal arts
setting,especially one dedicated to the study of
international and global events.
Jointly Registered Teacher Education
Program (JRTEP) (A.A.& A.S.)
Programs are a jointly registered liberal arts/
teacher education program with SUNY Orange
and SUNY New Paltz, approved by the New
York State Education Department, for the
benefit of students who plan to teach at the
birth through Grade 12 levels. Students must
choose to concentrate in the birth to sixth
grade (B-6) or seventh to 12th grade (7-12)
levels. Upon successful completion of the A.A.
or A.S. degree at SUNY Orange, students may
transfer to SUNY New Paltz with full junior
standing in order to complete the bachelor’s
degree. Admission to New Paltz is guaranteed,
upon successful completion of the New Paltz
application process.
Performing Arts: Music (A.A.S.)
The program prepares students to enter the
employment world in a field connected with
music or for possible transfer to a baccalaureate
music program. Emphasis Areas: music, music
business, jazz/commercial
Students in this program take a common core
of 54 credits and select one of three degree
emphasis areas: music performance (total of 67
credits), jazz and commercial music (total of 70
credits) or music business (total of 71 credits).
Associate in Arts Degree (General)
(A.A.)
Designed to provide students with the
opportunity to transfer to four-year programs
leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. Areas of
academic interest include: art, communication/
media, foundations for criminal justice,
foundations for education/humanities-
social science (not JRTEP), English, history,
humanities, music, political science, pre-law,
psychology, social science, sociology and
theater arts.
13. Architectural Technology (A.A.S.)
Program prepares students for employment in
a variety of entry-level careers in architectural,
engineering and construction firms.The
primary emphasis is on preparation of students
for CAD operator positions within such firms.
Computer Information Technology
(CIT)—Networking (A.A.S.)
Program prepares students for employment
in a variety of entry-level careers in computer
networking and information technology
occupations.The theory and practical
experience students gain allows them to enter
jobs with highly competitive salaries.
Computer Science (A.S.)
Designed for students of mathematics and
science who wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree
in computer science at four-year colleges and
universities.
Cyber Security (A.A.S.)
Program prepares students for employment in
a variety of entry-level careers in cyber security.
People with knowledge in this area are in
high demand. Positions can include such titles
as network administrator, network security
specialist and information security technician,
just to name a few.
Green Building Maintenance
and Management (A.A.S.)
This program, offered in conjunction with
the Hudson Valley Educational Consortium,
provides students with the skills and knowledge
needed to maintain and manage high-
performance commercial buildings.
Visual Communications Technology:
Graphic Arts/Printing (A.A.S.)
Program includes all aspects of visual
communications and graphic design
concepts, layout, mechanicals and production,
typography, commercial print processes,
illustration, and computer graphics. Career
opportunities include entry level positions in
graphic design, printing, publishing, desktop
publishing, advertising, marketing, presentation
graphics, multimedia and communication,
as well as for transfer to baccalaureate visual
communications and graphic design programs.
Students must complete a two-course sequence
in painting, figure drawing, photography or
digital photography for degree.
did
YOU
know?
The median wage of the Hudson Valley Region’s STEM occupations is $78,185,
nearly double the median wage of all other workers in the region.
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Technologies
Programs
Tap into the STEM growth
If you think you’d like to build a career in the
areas of Science,Technology,Engineering or
Math (STEM),you would be wise to consider
SUNY Orange.The College’s curriculum in
STEM-related programs is designed to parallel
freshman and sophomore classes at four-year
institutions,and class sizes at SUNY Orange
are typically smaller than those at senior
universities.
14. ADMISSIONto SUNY Orange
SUNY Orange Mission:
We are a community of learners dedicated to reaching out to all citizens of Orange County to enrich their lives
through the highest-quality education possible.
did
YOU
know?12
Admission to the College is open to all graduates of accredited
high schools, students who have earned the General Equivalency
Diploma (GED) and home schooled students who follow New York
State Department of Education regulations. To be considered for
admission, applicants must complete the checklist at right.
A student may choose to pursue a degree on a full-time (12 credits
or more per semester) or part-time (less than 12 credits per semester)
basis. For financial aid and/or scholarship consideration, students must
be accepted and enrolled in one of the College’s degree programs.
here to help
The SUNY Orange Admissions Office staff is available throughout
the year to assist you with your college decision-making process.
Whether you are a high school student, an adult considering your
college options or a transfer student with college credit already
completed, the Admissions Office can help get you started.
Additionally, international applicants or applicants with foreign
credentials must fulfill certain requirements to gain admission
to SUNY Orange.
SUNY Orange admissions checklist
Complete and submit an online application
at www.sunyorange.edu/admissions. Students may also contact the
Admissions Office to request an application at (845) 341-4030.
Request official transcripts.
Students are required to submit an official high school or official GED Score
Report as well as official transcripts of every college they have attended.
Take the College Placement Test.
All students who plan to enroll as degree-seeking students are required to
take the placement test.
Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Students wishing to apply for financial aid, including grants, scholarships
or loans, must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. New York State residents are also eligible to
apply for the NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). FAFSA and TAP Appli-
cations become available in January of each year. To be considered for a
scholarship, you must apply by March 1 prior to the Fall semester in which
you plan to enroll.
Send in Immunization Records.
New York State Public Health laws require all students taking 6 or more
credits to sign the Meningitis Information Response Form and all students
taking 6 or more credits who were born on or after January 1, 1957, to
provide proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella in order to
register for classes. You may have your records faxed to (845) 341-4872.
For a more detailed description of the items on this checklist
and for other suggestions, please visit the website at
www.sunyorange.edu/admissions/apply/checklist.shtml
contact us
Admissions Office
SUNY Orange
115 South Street
Middletown,NY 10940
email: apply@sunyorange.edu
www.sunyorange.edu
15. “Some people question the quality of the education received at a two year
institution.The education we obtained at SUNY Orange was not about
memorizing facts or regurgitating equations back onto tests.What we learned
was to take that knowledge and information and apply it to our everyday life.
We now have the tools we need to be successful.We do not need to wait for
opportunities to knock; we can build our own doors.”
Alex De La Rosa,Class of 2014
currently enrolled in the International Studies program at American University
“Teaching at SUNY Orange is very rewarding and gratifying.I truly enjoy
contributing to the intellectual development of the students and being part
of their journey of lifelong learning.Students here have the opportunity to
obtain a high-quality education through close interaction with their instructors
and peers.Faculty and staff--all employees for that matter--are committed to
maintaining high academic standards,yet providing close support and assistance
to help students succeed.”
Joe Zurovchak
Biology professor
“As a SUNY Orange student,I received more than a great education—I was
afforded the ability to build local relationships that laid the foundation for my
company’s success in the county.As a President’s Scholar,I was fortunate to
directly benefit from the generosity of the College.Today,I am honored to return
my experiences to others who follow a similar path,and support the many SUNY
Orange students who bring immeasurable value to our community.”
Mike Martucci,Class of 2005
Owner,Quality Bus Service LLC
“Let’s find the next Mark Zuckerberg.He or she could be here in Orange County.
We need to find who they are and we need to get them here.This is the people’s
college,given to us by the people of this county,and we are proud of what we
do here.”
Rich Rowley
Chair,SUNY Orange Foundation Board of Directors
“Going to college affords you the opportunity to find yourself,define yourself or
rediscover who you are.The best thing about doing that here is the people right
alongside you doing the same.I never felt alone,through any hardship,because
I met some of the most genuine and giving people you could hope to meet in a
lifetime.I have made friends that I will be sure to hold onto,because they have
enriched my life and experience here beyond measure.”
Brittney Flaherty,Class of 2013
currently enrolled in the civil engineering program at Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University
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16. O r a n g e C o u n t y C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e
A U n i t o f t h e St a t e U n i v e r s i t y o f N e w Yo r k
Founded 1950
Accredited by the Middle States Association
of Colleges and Secondary Schools
115 South Street L Middletown,NY 10940
(845) 344-6222
One Washington Center L Newburgh,NY 12550
(845) 562-2454
www.sunyorange.edu
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The College has campuses in both Middletown and Newburgh.
We encourage you to visit one or both campuses to learn more
about the College as well as the programs and services we offer
at both locations.
For a listing of SUNY Orange admissions events throughout the
2014-15 academic year,including open houses and incoming
student days,visit the admissions web site at
www.sunyorange.edu/admissions
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Orange County Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution
