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Thanks for taking a look at SUNY Canton. You’ll like it here.

Welcome!

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.

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 • Sports Management Computing • Information Technology Business • Finance • Management Engineering Technology • Alternative and Renewable Energy Systems • Civil & Environmental Technology • Electrical Technology • Industrial Technology Management

Certificate Programs • Air Conditioning Maintenance & Repair • Electrical Construction & Maintenance • Health Sci. Career Studies • Heating & Plumbing Service • Powersports Performance & Repair • Practical Nursing

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 • General Technology • Mechanical Engineering Technology

Master’s with SUNYIT • Accountancy, MS • Health Services Administration, MS • Technology Management, MBA

…leading to great careers.

Inside…

SUNY Canton. . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Academic Options . . . . . . . 4-5 Areas of Study. . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Academic Support Services . . . 9 Non-Traditional Students. . . . 10 Athletics and Fitness . . . . . . 11 Campus Living. . . . . . . . . 12-13 Where’s the Fun?. . . . . . . 14-15 Visit Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

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.

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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

Montreal Evening

Skating on Ottawa’s Rideau Canal

Two hours or less: • 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 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.

s a student at SUNY Canton, you’ll receive an education in a small, friendly atmosphere.

Mix, match, or climb up the ladder You can enroll for an associate degree and then decide to stay for a 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.

Our Newest Majors • Sports Management, BS

We’re rolling…

SUNY Canton offers rolling admission, unless otherwise specified, meaning you can • Electrical Technology, B.Tech. apply anytime throughout the • Funeral Services Administration, B.Tech. year. However, prospective • General Technology, AAS students are encouraged to apply before April 1 for Future Degrees* the Fall Semester • Applied Psychology, BS and November 1 for • Health & Fitness Promotion, B.Tech. the Spring Semester.

• Mechanical Technology, B.Tech.

Admission into some of our popular • Veterinary Technology, BS programs is limited, * It is our intention that the above proso it’s best to apply grams will be approved for future study.

However, it cannot be guaranteed that early.

• Civil & Environmental Technology, B.Tech.

they will be offered.

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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). To get a FAFSA application go to www.fafsa.gov online. Prospective students are encouraged to submit their FAFSA by March 15.

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e have your equation for success.

Estimated Annual Cost* TUITION NYS Resident ................. $4,970 Out-of-State Resident Associate Degree.......... $9,100 Bachelor’s Degree....... $13,380 Comprehensive Fee............ $1,337 Room and Board............... $9,880 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 nine majors in health and medical professions.

• The Newell Veterinary Technology Center features the latest technology and veterinary equipment.

• 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 solve crimes, intern at police stations, and partake in real-life situations.

• Our four-year Funeral Service Administration major is the only one in the SUNY System.

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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 Alternative and Renewable Energy Systems curriculum, students study concepts that augment or replace conventional energy systems.

• New bachelor’s degrees offered in Electrical Technology and Civil & Environmental Technology.

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Business and Liberal Arts • Business majors include Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Finance.

• Prepare for careers in teaching, law, journalism, public administration, graphic design, human services, finance, insurance, physical therapy, and other fields.

• Our Early Childhood program offers personal interaction with faculty members and hands-on field experience.

• Train in one of the fastest growing fields in the United States as part of our Emergency Management curriculum.

• 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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Planet Canton

Academic Support Services

SUNY Canton OnLine connects our campus to students and professors around the world, including Russia, Ukraine, Japan, Bosnia, China, and many others. Online courses allow students the convenience and flexibility to take classes from nearly anywhere, with anyone around the world.

• Individual tutoring • Science Tutoring and Learning Center • Math Lab and Writing Center Students Worldwide - International students travel from their homes to take summer courses at SUNY Canton. Many of the students are earning bachelor’s degrees from SUNY Canton while simultaneously earning degrees from their home university in Bosnia, Ukraine, and Moscow.

• Additional labs as needed At SUNY Canton, we’re very proud of our academic support services. Whether you need extra help preparing for that first quiz or assistance organizing your latest research paper, we have qualified tutors who can help.

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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.

Phenomenal Fitness Construction of a new $45 million athletic and convocation center is expected to be completed New athletic/convocation center, nicknamed Roos House, opening in 2011. 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.

• 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 Golf

Women’s Sports cross country SOCCER Volleyball Basketball Softball Lacrosse 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.

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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.

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.

Honors Floor, Coed Floor: Designed for student’s interested in academic honors programs and who excelled academically in high school.

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 atmosphere.

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New residence hall opening in 2011.

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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 and in some places downtown. 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 Residence Hall Association Student Government Assoc. (SGA) Entertainment/Special Events College Union Board (CUB) Canton Student Alumni Assoc.

Media Paysonian (Yearbook) Roos Newz Curriculum Clubs American Criminal Justice Association (ACJS) American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Automotive Club Criminal Justice Club Early Childhood Club Graphic & Multimedia Design (GMMD) Association HAC’KERS

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IEEE Mortuary Science Association Nursing Students Association Powersports Veterinary Technicians Assoc.

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Oriental Chinese Club Spectrum (Gay/Straight Alliance) Untouchable Movement Dance Team Vybrant Rythems Step Team

Academic Honorary Societies Alpha Phi Sigma Chi Alpha Epsilon Phi Theta Kappa Sigma Beta Delta Tau Alpha Pi

Others Club Sports Commuter Club (Omega Alpha) Fraternities/Sororities Gaming Club Habitat for Humanity Horse Club Karate Club Outing Club Peer Educators Student Environmental Awareness Society (SEAS) Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) Ultimate Frisbee Club Veterans Association

Cultural/Diversity Clubs African Student Union (ASU) Afro-Latin Society (ALS) Brother to Brother Campus Christian Ministries Caribbean United Gospel Choir Hispanic Unity Newman Club

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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 play your instrument in a practice room. 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, Last Comic Standing, 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 days 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