SUNY Plattsburgh Signs Dual Admissions Agreement with Hudson Valley Community College

Leaders from SUNY Plattsburgh and Hudson Valley Community College met Friday at Hudson Valley’s Troy, N.Y., campus to announce a new dual admissions agreement designed to strengthen transfer pathways and support student success across both SUNY institutions.

While Hudson Valley and SUNY Plattsburgh have collaborated on various programmatic agreements in the past, the newly established dual admissions agreement marks a significant step forward.

This comprehensive partnership formalizes and strengthens the connection between the two institutions, reinforcing their shared commitment to academic excellence, seamless student transfers, and timely completion of bachelor’s degrees. As a SUNY-to-SUNY initiative, it exemplifies the system’s dedication to student success at every stage of the academic journey.

Apply to Both Institutions at Once

Under the new agreement, students can apply to both institutions at once and gain a clear, guided plan that results in a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Plattsburgh. The partnership offers students access to more than 50 program-to-program options across the schools of health sciences, business and liberal arts, and STEM.

This agreement allow students to begin their academic journey at Hudson Valley, complete their associate degree, and seamlessly transfer to SUNY Plattsburgh — whether online, at the Queensbury campus, or at the main campus in Plattsburgh.

“This agreement strengthens our shared commitment to making higher education affordable, accessible, and easier to navigate for students across the Capital Region and beyond,” said SUNY Plattsburgh President Alexander Enyedi. “With this agreement, a single application grants students admission to both Hudson Valley Community College and SUNY Plattsburgh.

Clear Transfer Pathways

”By beginning their college career at HVCC and finishing their bachelor’s degree at SUNY Plattsburgh, they receive ongoing support and clear transfer pathways throughout their education,” Enyedi said.

“Here at Hudson Valley, we have always made it a priority to help our students transfer smoothly to pursue advanced degrees or a new direction, but dual admission partnerships like this one are critically important because they provide students with a clear roadmap to their end goal from the very beginning,” said Hudson Valley Community College Officer in Charge Louis Coplin.

“Ultimately, today’s agreement guarantees that our students will not only save time and money as they transfer from Hudson Valley to Plattsburgh, but that they’ll have the support and resources they need to feel comfortable and prepared to succeed, each step of the way, as they work to reach their academic goals,” he said.

Joining Coplin and Enyedi Friday at Hudson Valley were state Sen. Jake Ashby and Assemblyman Scott Bendett, and Valerie Dent, SUNY interim vice chancellor for community colleges and associate vice chancellor and chief deputy for student success as well as leaders from both institutions, faculty, staff, students and alumni.