SUNY Orange

The College Experience Program

Application Requirements

  • Fill out and submit to the Admissions Office the College Experience Program application (PDF) College Experience Program application (TXT) indicating desired courses at Orange and have it signed by a parent or guardian AND school counselor. You must re-apply each semester.
  • Request from the school counselor an official high school transcript and a letter of recommendation indicating ability to do college level work (to be submitted with application). The letter must include the following for full-time students if the college courses will be applied towards high school graduation:
    a New York State high school diploma from ___________ High School will be issued to _______________ upon successful completion of the following specific courses. Orange County Community College courses required for high school graduation:
Course Number Course Title
_______________________ _______________________
_______________________ _______________________
  • Schedule a Mandatory Admissions Interview for you and your parent/guardian by calling (845) 341-4030 once the application is complete.

Important Program Information

  • Students must follow the same application procedures for every semester they attend classes at Orange (parent interview excluded).
  • Applications and interviews for the College Experience Program will be handled in Middletown only.
  • Students in this program must be accepted and registered prior to the start of classes.
  • Students who take 6 credits or more must provide proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella to the campus Health Services Office. If there are any questions, call 845-341-4870.
  • Students applying for the College Experience Program should not take the College Placement Assessment.
  • Courses failed in high school and Orange County Community College developmental courses cannot be taken within the scope of this program.
  • Students attending Orange County Community College as part of the College Experience Program will attend as non-matriculated students, unable to receive financial aid, whether they carry a full- or part-time load of credits.
  • Students will be assigned an academic advisor in the Admissions Office. The advisor assists in course selection and registration and provides other advisement or help as needed.
  • Enrollment in specific courses will depend upon availability at time of registration.
  • Students are restricted to three credits for each summer session.
  • If you are physically and/or learning disabled, please contact the Student Support Services Office at (845) 341-4642 to receive appropriate accommodations.
  • Courses may not be audited as part of this program.

General Admissions Information:

(845) 341-4030
SUNY Orange Office of Admission,
115 South Street Middletown, NY 10940
apply@sunyorange.edu
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