May 28, 2026  
SUNY Orange 26-27 Catalog 
  
SUNY Orange 26-27 Catalog

SUNY Orange Vision, Mission, Values, Goals


SUNY Orange: We Are the Community’s College …

Vision

Strengthening our community, transforming lives

Mission

We are dedicated to student success by providing accessible opportunities for enrichment, exceptional academic programs, and pathways to meaningful employment while fostering lifelong learning.

Values

  • We strive for excellence in all that we do, ensuring continuous improvement in all endeavors.
  • We cultivate a dynamic teaching and learning environment which inspires a spirit of innovation, encourages creativity, and stimulates intellectual growth.
  • We nurture a sense of belonging through an inclusive and equitable environment where diverse perspectives are embraced and every individual has an opportunity to succeed.
  • We promote collaboration and engage our college community to build partnerships that support and guide student-centered initiatives.
  • We navigate challenges, learn from setbacks, and develop the mindset for academic and personal growth through perseverance and resilience.
  • We act and decide with integrity and care, guiding our commitment to the well-being of our students and society.

Catalog Changes Disclaimer

Orange County Community College reserves the right to make any changes, delete any courses or to effect any changes in the curriculum without notice. This right extends to administration, policies, tuition and fees and any other phase of school activity. Each student is expected to have a knowledge of the information printed in this catalog. Updates to the College Catalog will be posted online. Most academic content is updated and published each April in advance of the opening of registration for the pending Fall semester. Regulatory content (mostly non-academic) and the remainder of academic-related content will be updated during the summer.

Tobacco-Free College

The SUNY Orange Board of Trustees has adopted a Tobacco Free policy for both campuses of the College. The policy bans the use of tobacco products on the Middletown and Newburgh campuses, except in;

  • College-owned and numbered parking lots on the Middletown campus.
  • The plaza patio area between the Tower and Maple Buildings on the Newburgh campus.
  • The First Street entrance to the campus promenade on the Newburgh campus.

Notice of Non-Discrimination Policy

Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification,, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education. Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to: Iris Martinez-Davis, Civil Rights Compliance Officer, 115 South Street, Middletown NY 10940, (845) 341-4662, iris.martinezdavis@sunyorange.edu.