
SUNY's Leading Online University: Veterans and Military

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VETERAN AND MILITARY EDUCATION AT SUNY EMPIRE
The Largest-Serving, 4-Year Military-Affiliated School in the SUNY System
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Our dedicated Veteran and Military Education team will help make your degree possible and affordable.
The top 4 Military questions and answers
What programs do you offer?
At SUNY Empire, we have:
- More than 123 undergraduate programs
- 27 graduate programs
- 29 advanced certificates
- 6 nursing and allied health programs
All of these programs can be done online. This gives you more freedom and flexibility. You can learn from anywhere, on your
own terms.
We offer a wide range of options for students who want to pursue their passions and
interests. Most of these programs are flexible, meaning you can customize the courses
you take in many cases.
Our undergraduate areas of study include:
- Business
- Behavioral Sciences
- Arts & Humanities
- Human Services
- Science, Mathematics, and Technology
Whatever you're interested in, you can find a program that fits your needs and career goals.
How many credits do I need for a degree?
Our associate degree programs are 64 credits.
Our bachelor’s degree programs are 120-124 credits.
How many college credits can I transfer to SUNY Empire?
If you are transferring from another college or university to SUNY Empire to earn your associate degree, you can transfer up to 40 credits.
If you are transferring to earn your bachelor’s degree at SUNY Empire, you can bring up to 93 credits. All credits must be relevant to your degree program.
We take care of our veteran and military students.
- No application fee
- In state tuition rates
- Support with tuition assistance
- Exclusive financial aid opportunities
- VA benefits

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