School for
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Empire State University is built for busy people. Earn your associate or bachelor’s degree on your schedule, in the way that makes sense for you. Choose from one of our established programs, or work with your mentor to create an individualized degree program based on your educational and career goals and interests.

Academic Support

You will find a broad range of academic support programs, services and resources in a variety of learning modes including online, phone, and in-person at select locations. All are free of charge and the selection of available resources is always growing.

Term Dates

Summer 15-week and Express One 8-week

Application Deadline

Apr. 12

Registration for Classes Start

Feb. 6

Registration for Classes End

May 12

Term Begins

May 13

Summer Express Two 8-week

Application Deadline

May 17

Registration for Classes Start

Feb. 6

Registration for Classes End

Jun. 16

Term Begins

Jun. 17

Fall 15-week and Express One 8-week

Application Deadline

Aug. 1

Registration for Classes Start

Apr. 9

Registration for Classes End

Sep. 2

Term Begins

Sep. 3

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Non-degree and certificate opportunities

Do you want to take a course or two? Or do you need a certificate or microcredential to further your career? SUNY Empire can help you with that.

Undergraduate Certificates & Microcredentials

Looking to advance your career? Or enhance your knowledge in an in-demand field? Consider getting a certificate or microcredential from SUNY Empire. These programs offer a great way to earn a high-quality credential that supports a specific interest.

Learn more about certificates & microcredentials

Nondegree Study (nonmatriculated)

You can take courses with Empire State University even if you’re not pursuing a degree. Nondegree, or nonmatriculated, study is a great way to experience or prepare for college-level study, stay current in your field, earn credit toward a degree at another college or university, improve your skills, or train for employment.

Learn more about nondegree study options

Did You Know?

SUNY Empire has combined Bachelor’s/Master’s degrees

Save time and money by working on two degrees simultaneously. These combined bachelor’s/master’s degree pathways are for highly qualified, current undergraduate students who wish to continue to a master’s degree. The School for Graduate Studies currently offers a dual degree program and combined pathways to Empire State University’s undergraduate students, as well as combined pathways to undergraduate students from SUNY Canton, SUNY Cobleskill, and SUNY Morrisville.

Learn more about combined degree programs





Nondegree Study (nonmatriculated)

You can take courses with Empire State University even if you’re not pursuing a degree. Nondegree, or nonmatriculated, study is a great way to experience or prepare for college-level study, stay current in your field, earn credit toward a degree at another college or university, improve your skills, or train for employment.

Learn more about nondegree study options

Ready To Move Forward?

Go ahead and request more information, join us for an information session or take the step and apply now.