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Welcome!
Thanks for taking a look at SUNY Canton. You’ll like it here. This is a wonderful place where you can ignite your career with a hands-on education. The keys to our success include: dedicated professors, awesome academic majors, a friendly atmosphere, low tuition costs, and excited, engaged students. With more than 40 majors, students stay at SUNY Canton for one, two, four, or even five years. Come for a visit. We’d enjoy showing you around our beautiful campus. For an application, contact the Office of Admissions at (800) 388-7123, or apply online at www.canton.edu.
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Bachelor’s Degrees
Health & Medical • Dental Hygiene • Health Care Management • Funeral Services Administration • Nursing • Veterinary Services Management Service Professions • Criminal Investigation • Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Leadership • Emergency Management • Graphic and Multimedia Design • Legal Studies Computing • Information Technology Business • Finance • Management Engineering Technology • Alternative and Renewable Energy Systems • Industrial Technology Management
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Certificate Programs
• Air Conditioning Maintenance & Repair • Electrical Construction & Maintenance • Health Sci. Career Studies • Heating & Plumbing Service • Motorsports Performance & Repair • Practical Nursing
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Associate Degrees
Health & Medical • Dental Hygiene • Nursing • Physical Therapist Assistant • Veterinary Science Technology Business • Accounting • Business Administration Service Professions • Criminal Justice • Early Childhood Computing • Computer Information Systems Liberal Arts • Liberal Arts & Sciences: General Studies Engineering Technology • Air Conditioning Engineering Technology • Automotive Technology • Civil Engineering Technology • Construction Technology: Management • Electrical Engineering Technology • Engineering Science • Mechanical Engineering Technology
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Bachelor’s plus Master’s with SUNYIT
• Accountancy, MS • Health Services Administration, MS • Technology Management, MBA
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Graduating Student Government President, Anthony Thompson, speaks at Commencement.
SUNY Canton SUNY Canton is located in the northernmost part of New York State in the village of Canton along the banks of the Grasse River. • 555-acre campus iles
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Canton is a perfect college town… • Quaint downtown shops • Family-owned pizza joints • Unique restaurants and entertainment spots
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he North Country is an outdoor lover’s paradise with hiking, camping, skiing, swimming, snowmobiling, boating, and biking opportunities in every direction.
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hether you spend your free time in Canton or decide to take some short trips with friends, there’s a world of experiences just waiting for you in the North Country.
Road Trip Anyone? One hour: • Skiing in the Adirondacks • Boating in the 1000 Islands Region
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Skating on Ottawa’s Rideau Canal
Two hours: • Montreal to catch a show • Ottawa to browse the Byward Market entertainment and shopping district
Photos courtesy of the Tourisme Montréal and Ottawa Tourism and Convention Authority, Inc.
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Academic Options
s a student at SUNY Canton, you’ll receive an education in a small, friendly atmosphere.
SUNY Canton has more than 40 majors which lead to bachelor’s and associate degrees or one-year certificates, so there are plenty of options.
Mix, match, or climb up the ladder You can enroll for an associate degree and then decide if you’d like to stay for the bachelor’s program without losing time or taking unnecessary courses. Most of our bachelor’s degrees have coinciding associate degrees. You also have the opportunity to combine two one-year certificates for an associate degree.
We’re rolling… Future Degrees*
• Applied Psychology, BS • Civil Engineering Technology, B.Tech. • Electrical Engineering Tech., B.Tech. • Electrical Lineworker, Certificate • General Technology, AAS • Health & Fitness Promotion, B.Tech. • Mechanical Engineering Tech., B.Tech. • Sports Management, BBA * It is our intention that the above programs will be approved for future study. However, it cannot be guaranteed that they will be offered.
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SUNY Canton offers rolling admission, unless otherwise specified, meaning you can apply anytime throughout the year. However, prospective students are encouraged to apply before April 1 for the Fall Semester and November 1 for the Spring Semester. Admission into some of our popular programs is limited, so it’s best to apply early.
Low Costs, Great Value Paying for college is often a concern. The first step is to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can get a FAFSA application by going to www.fafsa.ed.gov to file online, from your high school guidance counselor, or local college Financial Aid Office. Prospective students are encouraged to submit their application by March 15.
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Estimated Annual Cost* TUITION NYS Resident ................. $4,970 Out-of-StateResident Associate Degree.......... $8,750 Bachelor’s Degree....... $12,870 Academic Fees.................. $1,299 Room and Board............... $9,320 Average Expenditures (books, supplies, etc.)....... $1,000 * All prices are subject to change. Fees and expenditures are dependent on the type of classes taken.
Scholarships are available for eligible students. If eligible, you’ll be sent a scholarship form to complete and return to the Office of Admissions. You are encouraged to check out local scholarships in your community for additional funding. Most high school guidance offices will provide a list of available community scholarships in your area.
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Areas of Study Science, Health, and Criminal Justice • We offer eight majors in health and medical professions. • The Newell Veterinary Technology Center, featuring the latest technology and veterinary equipment, opened its doors in Spring 2003. • Our Nursing students have enjoyed 100% job placement in recent years. • Dental Hygiene is one of our newest and most successful two- and four-year degrees. • Our Criminal Investigation curriculum is the only one of its kind in the eastern United States. Students don’t just read about investigations or research criminals. They solve crimes, intern at police stations, and partake in real-life situations.
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ur health-related programs are all widely acclaimed.
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mployers search out SUNY Canton graduates because of our hands-on curriculums.
Engineering Technology • Areas of study include energy, mechanical, motorsports, computers, automotive, and facilities. • In our NEW Alternative and Renewable Energy Systems curriculum, students study concepts that augment or replace conventional energy systems. • Our Engineering Science curriculum is the first two years of a four-year engineering program, but at a much lower cost than most schools of engineering.
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Business and Liberal Arts • Train in one of the fastest growing fields in the United States as part of our NEW Emergency Management curriculum. • Majors also include Accounting, Business Administration, Management of Technology, Financial Services. • Prepare for careers in teaching, law, journalism, public administration, human services, finance, insurance, pharmacy, physical therapy, and other fields. • Our Early Childhood curriculum is housed in a new facility and provides students with small classes and several hours of field experience. • Graduate and start your career or continue to study in such disciplines as English, education, art, drama, music, communication, economics, history, psychology, sociology, and anthropology.
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Academic Support Services
• Individual tutoring • Science Tutoring and Learning Center • Math Lab and Writing Center • Additional labs as needed At SUNY Canton, we’re very proud of the academic support services we offer. Whether you need extra help preparing for that first quiz or assistance organizing your latest research paper, we have qualified tutors who can help.
Planet Canton SUNY Canton OnLine connects our campus to students and professors around the world, including Russia, Ukraine, Japan, Wyoming, and many others. Online classes allow students the convenience and flexibility to take classes from almost anywhere. Virtual classrooms allow students to take classes with their peers 5,000 miles away.
Russian Classmates Thirty-six students traveled more than 4,500 miles to take classes at SUNY Canton during the Summer of 2008. Many of the students will be earning bachelor’s degrees in Financial Services from SUNY Canton while simultaneously earning degrees in Mathematics and Cybernetics from Moscow State University.
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Non-traditional Students SUNY Canton welcomes students of all ages. We recognize that non-traditional students bring a strong desire to succeed and interesting life experiences to the classroom. We’ve created some special services for our non-traditional students:
Veterans, Military, and Families—We Salute You SUNY Canton is one of the premier militaryfriendly colleges in New York State, offering excellent opportunities for veterans, soldiers, and their families. Military personnel are attracted to the College’s career-driven bachelor’s or associate degrees, as well as specialized programs offered through the Center for Lifelong Learning. Military personnel have enrolled from all over the world, including online from Iraq and Afghanistan. The college also has a Veterans Association to connect students and alumni who serve or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. SUNY Canton staff members are trained to assist military and their families with enrolling and adjusting to college life. There are a number of military programs designed to help finance and assist service members and their families
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• Commuter Lounge— While you’re on campus, you can take advantage of the commuter lounge with its lockers, microwave, refrigerator, computers, telephone, and comfortable furniture. • Housing— Non-traditional students can live on the Over-21 Floor in the residence halls. • Kiddie College— If you have young children (K-6), Kiddie College offers supervised children’s activities on campus during public school vacations. • Omega Alpha— Non-traditional students have a voice on campus through Omega Alpha, also known as the Commuter Club. It’s a great way to meet other commuters, organize events, or just speak up as a group.
Athletics and Fitness Awesome Athletics Compete. Excel. Have fun.
NAIA & Sunrise Conference SUNY Canton is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Sunrise Conference. The Sunrise Conference includes colleges from New York, Vermont, Maine, and Massachusetts.
Phenomenal Fitness Construction of a new $45 million athletic and convocation center is underway and expected to be completed by early spring 2011. The new facility will include a fieldhouse with basketball courts, a hockey rink, a fitness center, lap pool, and much more. In the mean time, SUNY Canton’s current fitness center provides a safe and friendly workout environment with a wide variety of weight lifting and aerobic workout options. Membership for full-time students is included as part of their college fees.
New Facilities! • SUNY Canton installed a new $1.8 million lighted, synthetic turf field for men’s and women’s soccer, intramurals, and recreational play. • A beautiful new baseball diamond opened Fall 2008. • The men’s and women’s cross country teams as well as campus and community members now enjoy a brand new trail system along the Grasse River and through the woods behind campus. Great for hiking, jogging, biking, and walking, the trails complete a 10k loop.
Other Healthy Options There are a number of fitness and lifestyle options at SUNY Canton. Intramurals, aerobics, or Pilates are among the choices. You can also take advantage of our convenient location near mountains and rivers for more outdoor activities. The list is endless!
Intercollegiate Teams Men’s Sports CROSS COUNTRY SOCCER Ice Hockey Basketball Baseball
Women’s Sports cross country SOCCER Basketball Softball Athletic Office: (315) 386-7335 sports@canton.edu www.canton.edu/ athletics
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Where Will You Live? Live and learn. SUNY Canton has four residence halls located along the Grasse River just steps away from academic buildings, Chaney Dining Center, and the Miller Campus Center. And they’re also just a ten-minute walk over the footbridges to the village of Canton.
Lifestyle Options Theme Housing, Coed Floors: Grasse River Community, which allows residents to bring smallcaged pets from home, and the Go Green! Environmental Awareness Floor for students interested in environmental issues both on and off campus. Non-Theme Housing: These rooms are suited best for students looking for a more traditional-styled college living experience. Suites, Coed Floor: Private, apartment-like living for four students. Rooms with Enclosed Bath, Coed Wing/Floor: These rooms will offer six students additional privacy with external doorways. They will live in three double rooms and share a private bathroom. Traditional Female Floor, Single-Sex Wing: This wing will be reserved for female students only. Intensive Quiet Atmosphere, Coed Wing: Quiet hours are continuously in effect Sunday through Thursday with a break from 4–8 p.m. The Nocturnal Roo, Coed Wing: An option for those who prefer to stay up a bit later and live in a less quiet living environment. Vacation Housing, Coed Floor: This is the only residence hall that will be open during vacation periods. Community Wing, Coed Wing: These floors are specifically designed for those over the age of 21 to live in an apartment-like atosphere.
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ome like to live in a quiet area, others like to have lots of friends around. Choices range from single sex wings to coed wings and from intensive quiet areas to more relaxed living atmospheres.
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Dining On Campus
ou can get home-cooked meals at Chaney Dining Center. Students submit recipes from home that our chefs will make and serve. Home cooking never tasted so good!
Chaney Dining Center, conveniently located near the residence halls, serves meals seven days a week. Students living on campus have three options available—10 or 14 weekly meal plans or a block meal plan providing 150 meals per semester. Short on time? There are five other places on campus to grab a quick bite in the morning or a sandwich between classes. You can also pick up your favorite snacks at our campus store in the Miller Campus Center. No cash, no problem. Included with most meal plans is Roo Express Credit, which is a declining balance that may be used at any campus dining location. Roo Express Credit and a Five-Meal Plan are available for commuter students.
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Where’s the Fun? There’s more to college than just classes. In fact, a majority of your time will be spent outside the classroom. Balancing study with recreation is a challenge, but you’ll want to find time for both.
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With over 50 student-run clubs and organizations, you’re sure to find one that’s right for you. There’s a wide array of academic honor organizations, Greek organizations, service clubs, and curriculum clubs just waiting for you to join.
A Sample of Our Clubs and Organizations Student Government Greek Council Inter-Residence Hall Council Student Cooperative Alliance Entertainment/Special Events College Union Board Canton Student Alumni Assoc. Media Paysonian (Yearbook) The Tribune (Newspaper) WATC (Radio Station) Curriculum Clubs Automotive Club Construction Club Criminal Justice Club Electrical Technology Club Engineering Science Club
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HAC’KERS Mechanical Technology Club Funeral Services Association Nursing Students Association Physical Therapy Club Veterinary Technicians Assoc. Multicultural/Diversity Clubs Afro-Latin Society Gospel Choir GSA Others Big Brother/Big Sister Brother 2 Brother Canton Ambassadors Cross Campus Fraternities/Sororities Habitat for Humanity
Horse Club Intramurals Karate Kendo Kiddie College Newman Club Omega Alpha Club Outing Club Peer Educators Step Team Taekwando Women’s Concerns Academic Honorary Societies Alpha Phi Sigma Chi Alpha Epsilon Phi Theta Kappa Sigma Beta Delta Tau Alpha Pi
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iller Campus Center is the hub of activity for our college community. It is home to our campus store, post office, health center, student government offices, gymnasium, auditorium, and snack bar.
Go white-water rafting with the Outing Club, travel to a NASCAR race with the Automotive Club, or become a DJ on the campus radio station. No matter what your interests, there’s something for you at SUNY Canton. You’ll find plenty of on-campus events to attend, which can be both fun and educational. Recent examples include a sold-out Breaking Benjamin concert, comedians from BET and Comedy Central, a visit from NASCAR’s Elliott Sadler, SUNY Canton Idol, Springfest, Family Weekend, and dances.
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Visit Us Attend Open Houses on select Saturdays throughout the year. Speak with faculty, admissions, financial aid, and meet other prospective students. Check www.canton.edu or call the Office of Admissions for more information. Discuss your major, career options, and college life. The best way to decide if SUNY Canton is the place for you is to visit the campus. We offer campus tours Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Most people also choose to add an interview with an admissions counselor and a meeting with a financial aid staff member. Schedule a visit by calling 800-388-7123 or 315-386-7123.
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he campus Peace Pole reads “Peace on Earth” in six different languages.
Contact Information Admissions—(800) 388-7123 or (315) 386-7123 www.canton.edu e-mail:
admissions@canton.edu
Student Service Center—(800) 388-7123 or (315) 386-7616 (Financial Aid, Billing, Registration) e-mail:
finaid@canton.edu
Athletics—(315) 386-7335
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Residence Life—(315) 386-7513
sports@canton.edu
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reslife@canton.edu
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SUNY Canton 34 Cornell Drive Canton, NY 13617 (315) 386-7123 or (800) 388-7123 www.canton.edu