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A Smart Path to Success

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I knew that SUNY Empire was the place to get my degree because I've been to many institutions — and I was returning back to school after many years. Empire accepted my transfer credits. The education was affordable. I was working with peers, like myself, who are adults that have families and different challenges. And it was convenient because it was online.
LaShawn D.
Community and Human Services, '25

Turn Experience into Credit

We know the value of experience. We’ll help you find credits from all parts of your life and put them toward your degree. Get credit for professional, military, and life experience through Credit for Prior Learning (CPL).

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75%

of SUNY Empire graduates’ credits are transfer and CPL, on average.

25%

of credits are from SUNY Empire courses.

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