SUNY Orange Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) seeks to extend the resources of the College to the various constituencies it serves through non-credit professional development, college preparation, and enrichment opportunities with targeted, measurable goals and outcomes and to provide the highest quality learning environment and support services for educational programs and activities. To serve CAPE's varied student population, we recruit diverse faculty with extensive experience and education.

CAPE’s programs and courses relate to the following:

• Basic skills courses for those needing basic reading, writing, and math skills
• English as a Second Language (ESL) courses for limited English speakers
• High school equivalency completion and test preparation courses for those not completing high school
• Enrichment courses providing fee-based professional and personal enrichment classes
• Contract Education courses customized to the specific needs of business and industry
• Career and Technical courses to community members seeking industry certification or advancement
• Career Development and College Preparation courses.

CAPE functions as an integral part of SUNY Orange, providing transitional pathways to college. By creating partnerships with departments, colleges, programs, businesses, industry and the community here and throughout the region, CAPE strengthens its role in the College, the community, the state, and the world, by building a well-educated workforce and by stimulating economic growth through education. CAPE is staffed by professional and competent personnel, who strive to serve the best interests of students.