SUNY Plattsburgh is dedicated to engaging students and helping them to succeed. Our focus on student success begins with a balanced environment that is conducive to learning and filled with opportunities to work closely with faculty.

The main goal of the College is to help you to become successful in college and beyond - to stand out in whatever you do, whether you are starting as a high-achieving student or as someone ready to realize your undiscovered potential. And we have students arrived from diverse backgrounds and places.
Students are enabled to discover their potential, to seek new intellectual horizons, and to learn skills that can turn dreams into realities. They explore new ground and reach still greater heights of achievement.

Our faculty are qualified and they are ready to help students to reach their educational goals. Providing students with still more access to expert instruction and guidance, faculty also handle student advisement and mentoring.

Our curriculum prepares you with the intellectual foundation demanded by professional careers. And it blends liberal arts and science Education, Health and Human Services; business and internships, with opportunities for cultural enrichment, such as Study Abroad.

Students have the opportunity to take classes online. Besides, we also offer online degree program that may be earned completely online.
The Financial Aid Office at SUNY Plattsburgh processes over $50 million in financial assistance each academic year. Our financial aid is offered from federal, state, institutional and private programs.

You may think over participating in the federal student or parent loan program. This is because we are a Direct Lending institution, meaning you borrow directly from the federal government and not through a private bank.