Month: August 2020

New Online Fall 2020 Catalog for Continuing & Professional Education

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SUNY Ulster Launches New Online Fall 2020 Catalog for Continuing & Professional Education

Most Classes will be Remote

August 20, 2020 – Stone Ridge, NY –  SUNY Ulster has redesigned the Continuing & Professional Education section of their website to incorporate all the certification and course offerings within each navigation section, eliminating the need to create a print catalog. 

Over 175 courses and certification programs have been transitioned to an easy-to-navigate format with each course containing a link leading directly to its registration. The catalog can be accessed at sunyulster.edu/ce. 

The classes in this online catalog all have start dates within the fall 2020 semester, with some classes beginning as early as the end of August. There are also web-based classes that are available on-demand. Upcoming scheduled classes include:

MindEDge & Ed2Go – SUNY Ulster has partnered with these two companies that deliver on-demand courses in a wide variety of career-building subjects such as business and HR management, medical administration, technology, languages, and more. In these classes, students start at their own convenience and classes are self-paced.

Music Ensembles – String Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and Community Band begin on August 24, 25, and 26, respectively. These are in-person classes that will adhere to social distancing.

Advanced Technology–  Classes in CNC Programming, Fundamentals of Electricity,  Mathematics for Technology Careers, Autocad, and Computer-Aided Metrology begin from August 24 – August 27.

Fitness & Wellness – Certification classes to become a Senior Fitness Specialist or Lifestyle Wellness Coach begin on September 1.

Spanish for Beginners I – For those who would like to communicate in Spanish at work, in a school environment, or in social settings, this class will teach you the basics using common conversation. Begins on September 8.

For more information or to register, call Continuing and Professional Education at (845) 339-2025 or register online at www.sunyulster.edu/ce.

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Funds for Ulster Students!

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Two avenues for getting help paying for college-related expenses include the CARES Act and SUNY Pathways Scholars. Do you qualify?

SUNY Pathways Scholars Award

 2020 High School Grads: Did you graduate with an 80% or higher average? Are you planning to go to a SUNY Four-year to pursue your Bachelor’s? If so, you could be awarded up to $1500 for completing your degree in two years at SUNY Ulster!

To find out more about the SUNY Pathways Scholars Program, follow the easy Admissions steps. During your registration appointment ask about the SUNY Pathways Scholars Program!

 CARES Act Emergency Funding

SUNY Ulster students who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak can now access up to $1100 in emergency funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Funding is now available through the Financial Aid office to assist students with expenses related to disruptions to their education due to the pandemic.  Funds include eligible expenses under a student’s cost of attendance such as food, housing, course materials like books, technology, and healthcare, among other expenses.

The Enrollment & Success Center Can Help!

SUNY Ulster’s Enrollment & Success Center is ready to help you apply, register, and get all the funding you need to get started on your degree.

You can contact the SUNY Ulster Enrollment & Success Center at ESC@sunyulster.edu

Thinking of Taking a Gap Year?

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Congratulations H.S. Graduates!

Picture of High School Graduate from public pageYou rocked high school! You should be heading to your college dorm but if a gap year feels right, use it to your advantage. Take some Gen Eds!

In these uncertain times, it’s totally understandable that you don’t want to pay a small fortune to virtually attend an away college.  You can’t spend your Gap year traveling or experiencing an amazing internship, so use that time to further your future.

The Benefits of Taking a Few Gen Eds

The danger of a Gap year is that you could potentially lose your motivation, even some of the knowledge that you spent all those high school years accruing.

picture Elective OpportunitiesMany of the colleges or Universities in America require the same basic classes.  And, if you stay within the SUNY system, your gen eds transfer seamlessly.

At SUNY Ulster we offer all the necessary general education courses to begin your college career at an extremely affordable price. You can take just one to keep yourself sharp or you can take multiples and really get a head start on your future for a lot less than you would pay for the same classes at a four-year institution.  if you’re not sure what you what major you want to pursue, you may even find, through completing your Gen Eds, that you find your passion.

How Do I Get Started?

Link yo SUNY Ulster websiteReach out to SUNY Ulster’s Admissions Department for more information. SUNY Ulster’s dedicated faculty and staff

SUNY Ulster’s dedicated faculty and staff can help you through the registration process and you may be eligible for financial aid.

                                      Together We Succeed!

SUNY Ulster Receives Two TRIO Grants

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SUNY Ulster Receives Two TRIO Student Support Services Grants with Increased Funding

August 11, 2020 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster has been awarded $3 million in federal grants to expand the services it provides to students who are disabled, academically or economically disadvantaged or first-generation college students through the TRIO Student Support Services Program. SUNY Ulster is one of only two colleges in all of New York State to receive two grant awards.

The U.S. Department of Education awarded the grant funding to the college for the next five years, September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2025. The awards are a renewal with an increase from a $1.5 million grant to $1.7 million to serve 230 low-income and first-generation college students each year and an increase from a $1.1 million grant to a $1.3 million to serve 100 students with disabilities each year.

The college’s Student Support Services Program promotes student success with the goals of increasing the retention, graduation, and transfer rates of those enrolled. Services provided include highly individualized academic, career, financial, and transfer counseling to 230 low-income & first-generation college students as well as 100 students with disabilities. Dr. Alan P. Roberts, President of SUNY Ulster said, “Congratulations to Todd Zeff and SUNY Ulster’s TRIO Team on their recent receipt of an impactful grant award and increased funding. We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and contributions made by Todd, Executive Director of TRIO, and the TRIO team members who support our students with incredible service every semester and all year long. I look forward to TRIO’s continued role in changing the lives of the students in the TRIO program here at SUNY Ulster, as they attain their educational goals.”

Students who are interested in applying or in getting more information on the TRIO Program can email trio@sunyulster.edu or call (845) 688-5054.

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Fall 2020 Final Registration Will Be Virtual

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Final Registration for Fall 2020 To Be Held Virtually on August 17

Final registration for the fall 2020 semester at SUNY Ulster will take place virtually on Monday, August 17th from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Both continuing and new students can register by appointment with SUNY Ulster faculty in their chosen academic program. Fall 2020 Classes will begin on August 24.

Links to schedule an appointment with the program of your choice. If you are undecided at this time, choose any program that states ‘slots for Individual Studies’.

  • Arts (Fine Arts, Communications, Media Arts, Fashion, Music, ELL, and spots for Individual Studies)
  • Bio: (Biology and Vet Tech)
  • Business
  • Human Services & Criminal Justice
  • Individual Studies/Pre-Nursing
  • Social Studies, History, & Education (Including Early Childhood Education and slots for Individual Studies)
  • STEM (Including LA Math & Science, Engineering and slots for Individual Studies)

Many Ulster County residents begin their college experience at SUNY Ulster, going on to transfer to four-year colleges and universities or entering the workforce upon graduation. It’s a smart strategy that allows students to gain an excellent education without incurring extraordinary debt. For those transferring, the money saved in the first two years helps finance the last two.

Students just starting the financial aid process may put down a $50 deposit to hold their registration. All other students should sign up for our payment plan or remit payment in full.

For more information on applying or registering, call (845) 687-5022 or visit SUNY Ulster Admissions.

August 11, 2020 – Stone Ridge, NY

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