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  • Information for Parents & Families of Prospective Students

    Sending your student off to college — emptying the nest, so to speak — can be as difficult as it is universal.

  • We Know How You Feel

    We know you probably have all sorts of questions and concerns as you help your child decide where to go or how to navigate college.

  • We Know How You Feel

    We know you probably have all sorts of questions and concerns as you help your child decide where to go or how to navigate college.

Information for Parents & Families

This page is intended to provide you with the information you need to evaluate SUNY Plattsburgh so you can feel comfortable and confident sending your child to the North Country.

About Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh is a small, vibrant city. Campus is within walking distance from a charming downtown and our general location is unmatched.

Safety and well-being — academically, emotionally and physically — is a top priority for our students.  We have a host of resources in place from Campus Housing and Community Living and our health and counseling center to our learning center. Qualified staff members abound.

Our students are also supported by our University Police department, a branch of the New York State Police, and officers are available 24/7. We have a variety of technologies, procedures and resources that keep campus secure.

Outcomes

You want to know we’re setting students up to succeed, helping them set and achieve their goals. Whether your child strives to get a job straight after graduation or get accepted to the perfect graduate school, the Career Development Center and other offices can help. And, of course, you’ll want to talk dollars. Look no further than our cost and aid information page and net price calculator.

Resources

Academics

Admissions

Campus Housing & Community Living

Career Development Center

Computer Care

Cost & Aid

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Health & Counseling Center

Security & Safety

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First Destination Survey

NACE logoFirst Destination Survey reports represent the various outcomes of our undergraduate degree recipients as collected and reported according to the standards and protocols of the National Association for Colleges and Employers (NACE).

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