SUNY Adirondack has established a College Academy program in accordance with State Education Department guidelines to provide academically capable high school seniors and juniors an opportunity to take college-level courses. The various programs designed for high school students or home-schooled students (Early Scholars Honor Academy and Campus Academy) are as follows:
College Academy
Students can choose from a variety of SUNY Adirondack classes available to them at their high schools, earning college credits at reduced rates.
Types of classes offered:
- Art
- Business
- English
- Foreign Language
- Math
- Natural Science
- Social Science
Please see your guidance counselor to inquire about offerings at your high school. Students will be required to submit an online application. This application can be found here.
Students have the ability to study either full or part time at either of SUNY Adirondack’s two locations Queensbury http://www.sunyacc.edu/our-campus/locale and Wilton http://www.sunyacc.edu/our-campus/wilton-center, or online http://www.sunyacc.edu/academics/online-learning. Students should meet with their guidance counselor to discuss courses needed to complete high school graduation.
- Work toward an associate degree, or start earning credits for transfer
- Full catalog of courses available
- Full tuition rate
- Academic Advisor for full-time students
- Free tutoring
- Accommodations
Students will be required to complete a college academy application/registration form. This form must be completed each semester. All decisions are at the discretion of the Assistant Dean for Extended Programs.
Applicants entering their senior year may be considered for full-time study; juniors will only be considered for courses under a part-time status.
Degree Programs
Transfer Opportunities
Early College Career Academy (ECCA) is a partnership between SUNY Adirondack and the WSWHE BOCES.
Students are eligible to earn up to 32 college credits (depending on degree choice), acquire national or internationally recognized industry credentials, participate in work-based learning projects and industry challenges, and be mentored by practicing professionals in their field of study.
Southern Adirondack PTECH is a partnership between SUNY Adirondack and WSWHE BOCES.
Students are eligible to earn up to 32 college credits (depending on degree choice), acquire national or internationally recognized industry credentials, participate in work-based learning projects and industry challenges, and be mentored by practicing professionals in their field of study.
Available to students in their senior year, the highly competitive Early Scholars Honor Academy program features a scholarship of $1,500 ($750/semester) and requires students take a minimum of 12 credits per academic year, along with an honors research project in collaboration with current SUNY Adirondack Phi Theta Kappa members and advisors. A minimum of a 90 HSGPA or a 3.7 Quarterly Report GPA, along with recommendations from district personnel, is required. Campus Academy students take courses on one of SUNY Adirondack’s campuses (Queensbury, Wilton or online). Homeschooled and district students can choose courses for dual high school/college credit or pick courses that interest them and align with future career goals.
Access the portal, where you can upload materials and applications.
College Academy Withdrawal Form (to be used after the first week of class)
College Academy Add/Drop Form (to be used before the start of the second week of classes)
College Academy Foundation Scholarship Application
Early Scholars Honor Academy Application/Registration Form
Billing Information/Certificate of Residency Forms (Warren, Washington and Saratoga counties): All NYS residents are required to submit a Certificate of Residence. For more information, click HERE. (See "Certificate of Residence FAQs" section.)
Click to download a College Academy application.
Click to download an Early Scholars Honors Academy application.
Click for instructions on accessing your SUNY Adirondack accounts.
Click for instructions on completing an online FERPA waiver authentication.
Click to connect with campus tutoring options.
Click to see College Academy Dates and Deadlines.
Click to file a Certificate of Residence for Saratoga County.
Click to file a Certificate of Residence for Warren and Washington counties.
The Accessibilities Services Office provides equal educational opportunities to students with disabilities by ensuring full access to all programs, activities and facilities of the college. Click for more information.
Find colleges that offer transfer agreements or "2 plus 2" programs with SUNY Adirondack.
Contact Us
To learn more about the Early College Career Academy program, contact:
adkecca@sunyacc.edu
