The State University of New York
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The Power of SUNY:
Benefits for the
Academically Talented
Student
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Agenda
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Honors Programs
Learning Communities
Research Opportunities
Study Abroad
Scholarships & Grants
Advanced College Credits
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Honors Programs
 Enriched learning experiences in and out of
the classroom
 Challenging honors curriculum
 Engage in experiential learning via service
learning projects, research, internships,
community service, or study aboard
 Peer to peer mentoring and support
 Participate in thought - provoking seminars
and colloquium
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Honors – Benefits & Perks
 Scholarships
 Honors college advisor
 Research stipends
 Honors designation on degree
 Small(er) class sizes
 Perks - advanced registration, advanced
housing selection, laptops
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Honors Programs – in SUNY
 Offered at 47 SUNY campuses across the state
 Selective admission
Sector
GPA Range
SAT Range
University Centers
94 -99
1310 - 1580
University Colleges
90 -99
1100 - 1460
Technology Colleges
86 -92
1001 - 1200
Community Colleges
85 -95
1100 - 1200
 Honors Program Information Summary
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Learning Communities
 Enrich the academic experience for all
 Appeal to different academic interests and
learning styles
 Connect academics to student life on (or off)
campus
 Address common themes
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Learning Communities – Types
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Residential Learning Communities
Academic/Major Learning Communities
Shared Interest Learning Communities
Expectations of students may include:
– Courses
– Programming, activities, guest lectures
– Community service project
– Experiential component
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Learning Communities – Benefits
 Creation of a collegial atmosphere in a smaller setting
 Allows first-year students to find others with common
interests
 Nurtures new students to focus on academics early
 Helps students to develop skills, perhaps outside their
comfort zone, in collaboration with other like-minded
students
 Academic & Social events/activities
 Opportunity to work closely with faculty/staff
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Research Opportunities
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Opportunity to work closely with faculty
Gain knowledge outside of classroom setting
Possibility to have research published
Resume-building (Grad schools & careers)
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Research – Undergraduate
Opportunities
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Laboratory Science
Creative Activities
Literature Reviews
Studies of people or groups
Compensation varies
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Study Abroad Programs
 Overseas programs as near as a SUNY Campus
 Why Study Abroad?
– Rewarding and exciting experiences
– Immersion in another culture
– Discover America from an outside perspective
– Life-changing opportunity
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Study Abroad – Locations
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SUNY offers more than 600 overseas programs
Available in 50 countries
Variety of time commitments
Courses in over 100 subject areas
English-language or language of host country
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Study Abroad – Facts & Figures
 Who can study abroad?
– Open to all
– Traditionally junior year is the best time
 What does it cost?
– Comparable to on-campus costs
– Financial aid may be available
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The Value of SUNY
SUNY Tuition 2013-2014 for NYS Residents
Four-Year Campus
Two-Year Campus
On-Campus
Commuter
On-Campus
Commuter
Tuition
$5,870
$5,870
$3,960
$3,960
Fees
$1,350
$1,350
$550
$550
$11,770
$3,860
$9,730
$3,770
Books & Supplies
$1,270
$1,270
$1,310
$1,310
Personal Expenses
$1,450
$1,520
$1,110
$1,160
Transportation
$990
$1,770
$1,280
$1,660
Tuition & Fees
$7,220
$7,220
$4,510
$4,510
$22,700
$15,640
$17,940
$12,410
Room & Board
TOTAL COST
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SUNY Value – Grants
 Awarded based on financial need
 Do not require repayment
– Federal Pell Grants
– Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity
Grant (FSEOG)
– New York Tuition Assistance Program
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SUNY Value – Scholarships
 Awarded based on academic merit or other
performance
 Do not require repayment
 Nearly all of SUNY campuses (92%) participate
in scholarship programs
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Advanced Credits/Placement
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Advanced Placement (AP)
International Baccalaureate (IB)
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
College Credits (earned while in HS)
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Thank You!
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