Through a variety of new initiatives and ongoing enhancements to our regular programming, the Admissions Office has been able to expand our reach to prospective students, school counselors, and community stakeholders while focusing on accessibility for both traditional and non-traditional student populations. We have also taken drastic steps in improving the Admissions web pages, made changes to the Health Professions admission process, and redesigned all Health Professions applications and forms.  The Admissions Office goals and priorities have been informed and by the College’s Strategic Plan, the Academic Master Plan, and the Student Services Master Plan. 

Admissions Student Learning Outcomes:    Students should be able to

1.  Understand the SUNY Orange admission process and the documents required to complete the application

2. Understand the differences between transfer-track programs (AA and AS) and career-track programs (AAS)

3. Understand the specific requirements for application and admission to the health professions programs

4. Understand the requirements for applying for financial aid and the types of aid available

5. Understand tuition and fees (in-county/out-of-county) and payment responsibilities /options

6. Satisfactorily be able to complete the online application

7. Be familiar with the academic /student services resources available at SUNY Orange

8. Be familiar with opportunities for on-campus engagement in activities (e.g. athletics, clubs and organizations, student government, cultural events)

9. Once admitted, satisfactorily be able to follow the Admissions Checklist to complete enrollment

Goals 2013-14 

• Create a recruitment plan to enhance accessibility and help diverse groups “connect” with the college

• Partner with businesses, schools, and community organizations to facilitate targeted recruitment and outreach activities; specifically target nontraditional students (i.e. adults, displaced adult workers, veterans)

• Strengthen and expand the Student Ambassador Program; introduce leadership opportunities for participants

• Continue to redesign the Health Professions admissions process to include departmental review of applications and provide more transparency to the process

• Redesign Honors Program recruitment and intake process to include

• Implement a Saturday Tour Program on both campuses

• Create and implement online Accepted Student page

• Implement Spend-A-Day-On-Campus Program across multiple departments