Law Enforcement Training Institute
The SUNY Potsdam Law Enforcement Training Institute is a landmark applied learning initiative, designed to provide students with the opportunity to complete a rigorous pre-employment, state-approved police training course as part of their undergraduate curriculum.
Advising
SUNY Potsdam is dedicated to fostering students’ intellectual development and decision-making skills.
A Framework for Fiscal Health
SUNY Potsdam is paving a path to a strong future. We must adapt and evolve to meet the challenges of today and prepare our students for tomorrow. Together, we can ensure a strong and resilient future for SUNY Potsdam. Following months of study, SUNY Potsdam has announced a financial stability plan, which will allow the College to address its structural deficit and rebuild for the future.
Financial stability plan announcement
SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith September 19, 2023
Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE)
SUNY Potsdam wants you to hit the ground running in your first semester and graduate on time! We’ve created the ACE Program to help you start strong, get connected with essential resources and opportunities, and support you on your way to graduation.
SUNY Potsdam Free Application Week
SUNY Potsdam Free Application Week: February 22 - March 2, 2025Submit your application from Saturday, February 22 to Sunday, March 2, 2025, and SUNY Potsdam will cover the $50 application fee.Application ProcessFirst-time freshmen and transfer students may complete either the SUNY Application or the Common Application. Both applications are viewed equally by the Admissions office. Please be sure to complete only one of the two applications.
Health Insurance Information
SUNY Potsdam highly recommends that all students have health insurance. There is currently no SUNY Potsdam Insurance Plan. Here are some health insurance options available to you:
Rules of Decorum
SUNY Potsdam Rules of Decorum for Student Conduct Hearings and Sex-Based Discrimination Grievance Procedures for Student to Student HearingsCampus hearings are not civil or criminal proceedings and are not designed to mimic formal trial proceedings. They are primarily educational in nature. Rules of decorum prohibit any party advisor or decision-maker from questioning witnesses in an abusive, intimidating, or disrespectful manner.
Sororities
SUNY Potsdam is pleased to recognize the sororities listed below. Click on the chapter's name to learn more about them.
Applying for a Canadian Visitor Visa (TRV)
SUNY Potsdam's close proximity to Ottawa and Montreal make it an attractive destination for international students. Most students will need a Canadian Visitor Visa (TRV) in order to enter Canada. Please see the following application instructions.