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
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.