Campus Life
Caps and Gowns
Cap and gown orders for those graduating in December or May will be taken at The College Store from mid-February through mid-March. Look for more information on this in the College Store website under the “ID/Graduation” tab at http://fascollegestore.com/home.aspx.
Casola Dining Room
The Casola Dining room is adjacent to the Hotel and Restaurant Management laboratories located on the first floor of Elston Hall. Its primary function is to provide opportunities for students to gain experience in a wide range of dining room and banquet service activities, including table side preparation. Students gain practical experience by preparing and serving meals in the Casola Dining Room, which is open to the public for á la carte service and banquets. Reservations are required.
Certificate of Residence
Students registering for credit courses at SCCC are required to document their county of residence since counties partially fund student enrollment at community colleges in New York state. In order to qualify for resident tuition, you must have resided in New York state for the past 12 months, and you are required to provide county residence documentation for the last six months. The Student Business Office, Elston Hall, Room 517, is responsible for collecting the Certificate of Residence or Affirmation of Schenectady County Residency from students. For instructions and a copy of the Application for Certificate of Residence, Form B-80, go to the Certificate of Residence webpage at www.sunysccc.edu/Academics/Register-for-Classes/Certificate-of-Residence.
Change of Name and/or Address Notification
It is essential that you notify the Registrar Office (Elston Hall, Room 212) of any legal change in your name (due to marriage, divorce etc.) and/or address. This is important because all correspondence from the College (such as refund payments, midterm warnings and grades) will be mailed directly to your permanent address.
Childcare Options
SCCC Montessori Preschool Another childcare option for students is the SCCC Montessori preschool located in the Gateway Building on the SCCC campus. The preschool operates 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, provides a breakfast and lunch, and operates according to the academic calendar (with a six week summer program in July and August). Tuition is discounted for SCCC students and employees, and full and half-day options are available. For more information, please contact the SCCC Montessori Classroom at (518) 381-1455 or montessori@sunysccc.edu. YWCA Early Learning Center Gateway Building, (518) 381-1375, Rebecca Gruenenwald, Site Director An on-campus Early Learning Center operated by the YWCA of NorthEastern NY is available for children of students, faculty and staff and community members. The center is open to children between six weeks and five years of age Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. year round. The Center is licensed by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, NAEYC accredited and is a participant in the Quality Stars NY program. The curriculum is developmentally appropriate and the center has DSS child care approval. Early Head Start is offered for children starting at six weeks old. Staff are CPR and First Aid certified; teachers are Medications Administration Training certified. The YWCA Early Learning Center is a Peanut/Nut free environment that serves nutritionally healthy meals. Space is limited. Please call the Center at (518) 381-1375 or e-mail scccdaycare@sunysccc.edu.
Class Rings
Rings can be viewed at The College Store at any time throughout the academic year. They may be ordered through the College Store website at http://fsacollegestore.com/home.aspx.
“College Hour”
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 12:00-12:50 p.m. The SCCC community strongly believes in the value of college life outside of the classroom. Special time is set aside when few classes are scheduled. The College Hour is designed for participation in extra-curricular activities, student clubs or organizational meetings. You will notice a lot going on during this time, so watch the campus news sources (the Binnekill, websites, calendars and bulletin boards) for details on what is happening. College Hours on Mondays and Wednesdays are set aside especially for student clubs and organizations. College Hours on Fridays are set aside especially for College committee meetings and departmental meetings. 27