Suny Empire State College

the state university of new york empire state college is suny’s open, statewide liberal arts college. suny empire students learn face to face, at more than 35 locations throughout the state and at eight international sites, entirely online and through a blend of both. most students are working adults. many are raising families and meeting civic commitments in the communities where they live, while studying part time. suny empire was founded in 1971 to provide nontraditional students with greater access and more opportunities to complete an associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree through nontraditional approaches to higher education. many students bring college-level learning, in addition to transfer credit, with them to the college. suny empire is recognized around the world for working with students to evaluate their learning and to award college credit for college-level learning, which saves time and money. the college pairs each undergraduate student with a mentor, who