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.

Undergraduate Schools

School of Arts & Humanities

School of Business

School of Human Services

School of Science, Mathematics & Technology

School of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Harry Van Arsdale Jr. School of Labor Studies

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.

Academic skills workshops  to support your success

Sometimes you need a quick skills refresher. Other times, you need to learn something for the first time. With more than 80 live, online workshops each major term, there is something for everyone who comes to Empire State University. Multiple workshops are offered in each of the following categories:

Balancing School, Work, and Family
Overcoming Procrastination
Writing College Papers (research papers, essays, etc.)
Avoiding Plagiarism
College Reading Strategies
Managing Your Mindset
Statistics
Accounting
Completing your Assignments using Word and Excel

Current students should visit MySUNYEmpire Academic Support for our workshop list and registration link.

Tutoring on Your Schedule

Tutoring and academic coaching are available 24/7 for undergraduate and graduate students. While tutoring is available in a broad range of subjects, the most commonly requested areas are writing, math, accounting, and general study skills, such as time management. Individual sessions are customized to your needs, and small group sessions may be linked to your specific courses. Available options are listed below.

SUNY Empire Professional Learning Coaches, available online, by phone, and at select locations
24/7 Online Tutoring with on-demand service
Peer Tutors, available online

For more information on scheduling a tutoring appointment, current students should visit MySUNYEmpire Academic Support.

Online Resources To Improve Your Assignments

Sometimes all you need is a quick tool or tip to help you complete your assignment:

Visit the Library to connect with a librarian, search for sources, attend an at-home library workshop and more.
Use the Assignment Calculator to help plan your time and find resources for writing assignments.
Check out the Thesis Generator to help you get started with your papers.
View these quick videos for tips and strategies for college writing, reading and math.
View writing resources for answers to commonly asked questions.
Explore resources on a wide range of study skills (academic reading, note-taking systems, time management, etc.).

An Online Library That is Always Open

The library is an important part of the academic experience, and the librarians at Empire State University are an excellent resource. And the online library is always open.

Visit the university's online library
Learn search strategies and techniques
Learn about academic integrity and avoiding plagiarism
Take part in an "@ Home" Live Library Workshop

Technology for University and Career Success

In today’s university and work environments, you will be expected to have a broad range of technology skills to manage information. The number of online skills needed can feel overwhelming, and we're here to help. Empire State University offers training and resources to support your success in online learning and information management.

Online sessions to help you navigate your online course space, Brightspace, or Blackboard
SUNY Empire learning coaches (professional tutors) and peer tutors to help you learn Office 365 programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, MS Teams, etc.)

For answers to questions or additional information regarding available services, email Academic.Support@sunyempire.edu.

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

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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