The College offers degree and certificate programs within the broad categories of business, health professions, human services, technology and liberal arts.
As a member of the 64-school State University of New York, SUNY Orange affords its students the confidence that all, or most, of their credits will transfer to a four-year SUNY institution, meaning they can remain on track to complete their studies. The College has also established transfer agreements with many other colleges and universities to facilitate smooth transitions for our students.
The College is committed to providing “experiential learning” opportunities. For example, accounting students have assisted community members with filing their taxes; engineering students have developed a solar-powered car and boat; biology students have participated in local water monitoring and mosquito trapping; and architecture students have visited local sites to enhance their classroom learning. Health professions students enjoy the highest-quality clinical experiences available.
Student research, as another means of expanding academic horizons, is encouraged. The College supports such endeavors by hosting an annual SUNY Orange Achievements in Research and Scholarship (SOARS) conference. There is also a robust Honors Program for students who desire a more challenging academic experience. In addition, SUNY Orange offers students a chance to secure a bachelor’s degree in certain programs without ever leaving Orange County, thanks to its relationship with Franklin University and its Community College Alliance.
Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) programming provides non-credit courses in a host of subject areas, including technology, healthcare, business and enrichment.
Associate Degrees
Orange County Community College operates under the supervision of the State University of New York and is authorized by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York to award three degrees-the Associate in Arts (A.A.), the Associate in Science (A.S.), and the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.).
The Associate in Arts and the Associate in Science degrees are designed for students who intend to transfer to four-year colleges or universities. The Associate in Applied Science degree is awarded in professional/technical fields and is designed to prepare the graduate for the demands of the world of work.
One-Year Certificate Programs
The College also offers a number of one-year certificate programs. They are designed to develop job-entry skills at the collegiate level.
General Degree Requirements
The following academic standards apply to all first degrees:
- 6 credits of Freshman English
- 6 credits of Social Sciences
- Achievement of at least an overall “C” average (CGPA of 2.00)
- 30 of the total number of required credits must be taken at SUNY Orange
- For all A.A.S. degree programs, students are also required to achieve at least an overall “C” average (CGPA of 2.00) in their professional/technical major
Each of the degrees must meet the minimum requirements as set forth by New York State Education Law. These include at least 60 credit hours of study of which 45 credits must be in the liberal arts for the A.A. degree, 30 credits for the A.S. degree and 20 credits for the A.A.S. degree. Each degree program must also meet General Education requirements set forth by the State University of New York.
As of the Spring 2011 semester, students enrolled in the Business Management, Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice-Police, Human Services, Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Science, Liberal Arts: Individual Studies and Nursing degree programs on the Newburgh campus can complete all of their degree requirements at that campus. Additionally, as of Fall 2021 students enrolled in the Business Administration degree programs on the Newburgh campus can complete all of their degree requirements at that campus. Students enrolled in the College’s remaining degree programs may take courses in Newburgh but must also complete a portion of their degree requirements at the Middletown campus.
Students may complete no more than 30 of their credits online, unless they are enrolled in a program for which the College has approval from SUNY to offer in the distance learning format. A notation appears on each of the individual programs for which SUNY has approved the distance learning format.
- Accounting A.S.
- Accounting A.A.S.
- Accounting Procedures Certificate
- Business Administration A.S.
- Business Management A.A.S.
- Clerical Office Assistant Certificate (no longer accepting new students)
- Criminal Justice A.S
- Criminal Justice-Police A.A.S.
- Exercise Studies A.S.
- Healthcare Administration A.S.
- Human Services A.S.
- International Studies A.A.
- Law Enforcement/Security Certificate
- Liberal Arts and Sciences: Individual Studies A.S.
- Liberal Arts & Sciences: Humanities and Social Sciences A.A.
- Liberal Arts & Science: Mathematics and Science A.S.
- Marketing A.A.S. (no longer accepting new students)
- Medical Office Management A.A.S. (no longer accepting new students)
- New Media A.A.S.
- Office Technologies A.A.S.: Legal Office Assistant (no longer accepting new students)
- Office Technologies A.A.S.: Office Management (no longer accepting new students)
- Office Technologies A.A.S.: Secretarial/Word Processing (no longer accepting new students)
- Public Health A.S.
- Teaching Assistant Certificate
- Visual Communications Technology: Graphic Arts/Printing A.A.S.
The degree earned depends upon the educational and career goals of the individual. Each of the degrees offered at SUNY Orange is listed by degree title on the pages that follow with a description of the purpose, goals and specific course requirements.
Online Learning
SUNY Orange currently offers several courses online through the internet each year. In addition, students may take courses which are “hybrid” or fully “online.” Students may access these courses from home, on campus, or wherever they can obtain internet access.
Web Enhancement
Students should expect to be exposed to academic technologies as part of their educational experience at SUNY Orange. Many courses make use of internet technology to support the distribution of course materials and student access to additional resources. This can include graded assignments that require participation in an online activity or activities in addition to the required meeting time on campus. Students should consult with their faculty if they have questions about any of the assignments within their courses or need assistance with an assignment that requires the use of technology. Expectations will be made explicit on course syllabi.
Hybrid
Hybrid courses make use of educational technology to deliver instructional content and reduce the amount of time a student is required to be physically present in the classroom. The hybrid instructor may deliver a portion of instructional content of the course in an online format. On-campus presence of a student enrolled in a hybrid course is still required, though reduced.
Online
A fully online course is one that can be accessed via the internet with a web browser. It supports all the other services mentioned previously, as well as builds a learning community with the course taking place completely online.
To participate in online learning, students must have internet access (a broadband connection is recommended) and use a current software browser (Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari or Chrome). In addition, pop-up blockers must be disabled and cookies and javascript must be enabled. Adobe Acrobat Reader (a free download) is also recommended. Students must use their SUNY Orange email accounts. Online courses will be delivered via the College’s Learning Management System (LMS).
It is strongly recommended that students use a desktop or laptop computer for viewing or completing assignments in online coursework as the course experience can be significantly different when viewed on a cell phone, a mobile app, or a tablet.
The online learning web page offers more information about courses being offered, FAQs, etc..
Academic Calendar
The 2023-2024 Academic Calendar is posted on the Registar’s page.
NOTE: The College operates on a summer schedule during the months of June and July. During those months the College is closed on Fridays, and open extended hours on Monday through Thursday. The decision on whether or not to utilize a Summer schedule is made during the Spring semester. Please check the SUNY Orange website for the latest information on the College’s operating Summer schedule.
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