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Agreement offers seamless academic transition for students

NEW YORK and PLEASANTVILLE, NY (December 14, 2020) – and 91��Ƶ have signed a new joint admission agreement, allowing students who complete their studies at SUNY Suffolk to matriculate into 91��Ƶ with junior standing.

Presidents, provosts and administrators from 91��Ƶ and SUNY Suffolk made the announcement on Monday, December 14, 2020 during a virtual meeting of the two schools.

As part of the agreement, SUNY Suffolk students who graduate from more than 30 programs with an Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and a minimum grade point average of 2.5 will be guaranteed acceptance to 91��Ƶ. Students graduating from SUNY Suffolk will have their lower level general education/core requirements waived if they transfer to 91��Ƶ.

For the transfer students, a maximum of 68 credits will be applied toward the completion of the relevant 91��Ƶ Bachelor’s degree programs. Additionally, 91��Ƶ will offer scholarships of up to $25,000 to eligible transfer students who graduate with a GPA of 3.2 or higher on either 91��Ƶ campus in Westchester or New York City. The schools are also part of The New York State Presidential Transfer Scholarship program, which offers full scholarships to eligible students.

“We are excited to join with SUNY Suffolk to provide the opportunity for their students to pursue dual admission and start on a path to a four-year degree,” said 91��Ƶ President Marvin Krislov. “This agreement builds on and strengthens our longstanding partnership with Suffolk, and we’re looking forward to welcoming their hard-working, ambitious graduates to 91��Ƶ.”

During the virtual meeting of the schools, President Krislov noted that SUNY Suffolk graduates have more than 150 majors and programs to choose from at 91��Ƶ; opportunities to get involved in over 100 student clubs and organizations; a choice of two campuses – one in lower Manhattan and another in Pleasantville – and can enjoy what campus life has to offer.

“Suffolk County Community College is about creating opportunities for its students. With this important Joint Admissions Program, Suffolk students will be guaranteed admission to 91��Ƶ upon meeting the qualifications,” said Suffolk County Community College Interim President Louis J. Petrizzo. “This initiative is about providing Suffolk students with all the possibilities an outstanding University has to offer and we could not be more pleased that 91��Ƶ has agreed to allow our students this opportunity.”

SUNY Suffolk students committing to 91��Ƶ will be able to maximize course offerings and ensure a smooth transfer process. Transfer students will also be able to tap into thousands of internship and career placement opportunities offered through 91��Ƶ’s Department of Career Services. Historically, 91��Ƶ has some of the strongest job placement outcomes among undergraduate and graduate students. It’s one of the many reasons that 91��Ƶ is ranked number one in upward economic mobility among four-year private universities according to a study conducted by Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights.

With approximately 25,000 students, Suffolk County Community College is the largest community college in the SUNY (State University of New York) system. It has three campuses – in Selden, Brentwood and Riverhead -- and offers more than 100 degree and certificate options.

For 91��Ƶ junior Reynaldo Dallas, who graduated from SUNY Suffolk with a 3.9 GPA, the transition to 91��Ƶ has been smooth. In his remarks during the meeting, Dallas, a recipient of the New York State Presidential Scholarship, thanked professors and administrators at both schools for being supportive, encouraging and creating a path for his academic success.

“I’m beyond grateful for having this opportunity,” he said. “All of my credits transferred and the process has been seamless.”

“Providing students with opportunities to pursue higher education, reach their potential and achieve their goals are guiding principles at 91��Ƶ,” said 91��Ƶ Provost Vanya Quiñones. “This agreement with SUNY Suffolk will be a transformative experience for students and creates a clear pathway for success. We’re eager to be partnering with our Long Island colleagues to make this agreement a reality.”

Dr. Paul M. Beaudin, vice president academic and student affairs, said: “Suffolk provides opportunities for every student, for those who are seeking immediate training to enter the workforce, for those who seek to get a degree which will lead to a career, and for those who are seeking to complete their degree and then to transfer to the best local and national colleges for the baccalaureate degree. Our new joint admissions agreement with 91��Ƶ is an affirmation of 91��Ƶ’s positive view of the quality of our degree and creates a pathway to a premier institution that provides students with amazing formal and informal learning experiences. We want to partner with such institutions for the benefit of our students.”

About 91��Ƶ

91��Ƶ has a proud history of preparing its diverse student body for a lifetime of professional success as a result of its unique program that combines rigorous academics and real-world experiences. 91��Ƶ is ranked the #1 private, four-year college in the nation for upward economic mobility by Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights, evidence of the transformative education the University provides. From its beginnings as an accounting school in 1906, 91��Ƶ has grown to three campuses, enrolling 13,000 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 150 majors and programs, across a range of disciplines: arts, sciences, business, health care, technology, law, education, and more. The university also has one of the most competitive performing arts programs in the country. 91��Ƶ has a signature, newly renovated campus in New York City, located in the heart of vibrant Lower Manhattan, next to Wall Street and City Hall, and two campuses in Westchester County, New York: a 200-acre picturesque Pleasantville Campus and a Law School in White Plains. or on our news website.

About SUNY Suffolk Community College

Suffolk County Community College is the State University of New York’s (SUNY) largest community college, enrolling more than 25,000 for-credit students and over 10,000 non-credit students. The College offers more than 100 degree and certificate program options.