I am an Adult Student
Choosing SUNY Orange will help you to maintain, stay competitive or advance in your career with methods of instruction that work the best for you.
Flexible Scheduling
We understand your time constraints and know that what works for one, doesn't work for all. We offer flexible scheduling and will do our very best to accommodate your needs. A large selection of courses are available in a variety of formats designed to fit your timetable and learning style.
- Classroom - with campus locations in Middletown, Newburgh, and several satellite locations
- Hybrid - a format that combines online instruction and classroom meetings
- Online - conducted over the Internet and typically without regular meetings
- Weeknight, daytime, summer classes, and a few Saturday classes
Available Support Services
We offer a broad range of services to help you complete your learning goals.
- Financial Aid
- Academic Advising
- "Veteran Friendly" with military assistance and support
- Library, computer labs, and tutoring
- Lab School (child care) on both campuses
Career & Internship Opportunities
SUNY Orange offers career counseling and job placement assistance. Whether you are seeking a degree, need workplace credentials/ updated job skills or just a bit of direction, SUNY Orange has the tools necessary to facilitate your success.
Exploring Academics
Come explore SUNY Orange's available degree programs. We have dedicated faculty that will help you achieve your goals. Many of our degree
programs prepare our students for future employment and transfer opportunities.
Students interested in one of our Health Professions program should review the application
requirements for these selective admission programs located HERE.
Application Process
1.Complete an online application
2. Submit official high school transcripts or GED score report and diploma
*High School transcripts may be emailed to apply@sunyorange.edu and must come from the high school counseling office. GED score reports & Diplomas maybe emailed from the student to apply@sunyorange.edu as well.
- Students who attended high school outside of the United States must submit a credential
evaluation of their transcript. Evaluations must be completed by a member of the National
Associate of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). SPANTRAN does offer a course
by course translation and evaluation for students. Please visit SPANTRAN for more information.
Please note, US citizens or permanent residents who earned a foreign high school credential MUST take the ATB if they wish to be considered for NYS aid.
For a full list of NACES members can be found here.
3. Submit immunization records
English & Math Placement
All incoming students will need to complete placement requirements as part of the enrollment process. Placements will help us determine what level English & Math you can take in your first semester here at SUNY Orange.
For more information, please visit:
Once You're Accepted
- Get connected and login to your SUNYOrange student portal
- Students can check their Financial Aid status
- Set-up Proxy to access important account information (Student Finances Tab)
- Set-up their SUNY Orange email account
- Check enrollment status through Student Academics Tab
- Your acceptance letter will include your login credentials
- Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Submit immunization records to the Wellness Center
- Complete the mandatory New START Workshop Requirements
When you have completed your placement tests and have been accepted, admissions will send you an email with instructions on how you can complete the New START Workshop requirements. You may also get information on your New Start eligibility by visiting the Accepted Student Portal under the Student Academics Tab in your MySUNYOrange account. Course registration will be completed at the on-campus New START Workshop. - Submit final high school transcripts (upon graduation) and/or official college transcript
- High School transcript(s) faxed directly from the High School are acceptable.
- High School transcript(s) faxed directly from the High School are acceptable.
- Submit Certificate of Residency forms
- Certificate of Residence Forms (Please return the Affidavit/Application for Certificate of Residence Form)
- Pay your Student Bill
- Please visit the Student Accounts Website for more information.
SUNY Orange offers a variety of opportunities for you and your family to visit our institution. Whether or you are student looking to get more information on your degree program or simply want to take a campus tour, we have the right event for you.
Plan your visit to SUNY Orange today!