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July 10, 2017

SUNY Schenectady County Community College Establishes New Articulation Agreement with Siena College

Schenectady County Community College (SUNY SCCC) and Siena College will sign a transfer agreement, providing the maximum number of transfer credits as applied to 31 degree programs at Siena College. SUNY SCCC students who complete the program as outlined will be awarded full transfer credit and afforded the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree at the Loudonville liberal arts college. Students who transfer in 54 credits or more from their degree program will enter Siena with junior standing. The agreement will go into effect on July 12, 2017, and is applicable to SUNY SCCC Class of 2017, and beyond.

“Academic programs at SUNY Schenectady County Community College provide strong preparation for, and ready access to, baccalaureate programs here at Siena,” said Br. Edward Coughlin, O.F.M., Ph.D., President of Siena College. “We strongly believe that many students in a degree program at SUNY SCCC will benefit from the information, guidance and transfer course equivalencies this agreement provides.”

“At SUNY SCCC, we strive to create exceptional academics and financially-smart opportunities for all of our students,” said Dr. Steady H. Moono, President of SUNY SCCC. “We’re extremely excited about our new partnership with Siena College, as it gives our students another leg up as they pursue higher education, and a means for chasing their dreams and careers.”

“As a proud sponsor of our Community College, the Schenectady County Legislature understands how important it is to increase access for our residents to receive a quality education here in the Capital Region,” said Schenectady County Legislator Holly Vellano, Chair of the Committee on Education and Libraries.  “Whether it’s through our support for the expansion and creation of new programs such as nanotechnology, aviation, culinary arts and healthcare, or through this fantastic transfer agreement, we will continue to grow SUNY SCCC to benefit all of our students and the entire Schenectady County community.”