What to Expect from SUNY Empire
What you can expect from SUNY Empire
A first-rate SUNY education and online degree
Your SUNY Empire online degree is backed by the power of the State University of New York and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. And because we’re part of SUNY, your degree is also affordable. That’s serious ROI.
Convenience and flexibility
This is education your way. On your schedule…online, onsite or both…from wherever you happen to be. Customize your undergraduate degree. Focus graduate studies with electives. Or chart your own course through independent study.
Faculty members with experience inside and outside the classroom
Learn from instructors with impressive academic credentials paired with industry expertise and valuable connections. And they’re dedicated to helping nontraditional learners like you reach their goals.
What SUNY Empire expects from you
Pride in your educational journey
Your degree is the key to unlocking your personal and professional goals, and we take it as seriously as you do. Here, you’re not just a student—you’re a partner in crafting an academic experience that gets you where you want to go. Bring your motivation and ambition, your curiosity and willingness to ask for help. We’ll be there with you every step of the way.
Active and thoughtful participation
Share your ideas and perspective—and benefit from those of others—through active engagement with instructors and fellow students. You’ll have opportunities to connect in course discussions, in online and social media forums and, in certain cases, in-person course activities and college-wide events.
Proactive and ongoing communication with your mentor
Developing a close working relationship with your faculty mentor/advisor is the best way to ensure that your mentor understands your goals. It’s also the best way to ensure that you get access to the courses, tools and resources that will help you meet them. Here, mentorship is a partnership—a two-way street that relies upon trust and communication.
Tip for Online Learning Success:
Set aside a dedicated study time and place. Most of our students who work while earning their degree take two classes (eight credit hours) per term. You can generally expect to spend 10 hours per week per class between readings, assignments and class discussions.