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SUNY Potsdam offers three undergraduate programs based in Watertown, N.Y., thanks to a partnership with Jefferson Community College. Students in the Jefferson County area can transition straight from associate programs at JCC, to finish their advanced degrees all in Watertown.

SUNY Potsdam is committed to a strong internal controls program.Read a letter from the President regarding internal controls here (PDF).

SUNY Potsdam is proud to continue providing exceptional educational experiences for our students, but we are all too aware of the financial challenges that they face. Whether a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or the increased cost of higher education nationwide, many students struggle to cover the cost of their education. Your gift to one of the following campus giving priorities helps secure our students’ continued success at SUNY Potsdam.

The SUNY Potsdam Office of Undergraduate Admissions leads and supports the college in meeting it?s enrollment targets. We recruit, admit and enroll undergraduate students who are a fit academically, show solid leadership and service skills, have a healthy respect for variety in the human experience and are diverse on many levels.

SUNY Potsdam Potsdam's English for Academic Purposes class is called "ESL 190."The mission of the class is to build skills like speaking, listening, understanding, participating, presenting, adjusting, and organizing. These are some of the skills each of us needs to be successful in college and in life.

SUNY Potsdam has a test optional admissions policy. Our policy falls in line with SUNY Potsdam’s philosophy of personal attention and a handcrafted education. It is a more holistic admissions process that examines students’ individual abilities. We look at students as people not just numbers. Student success remains our first priority. Test scores are not always an effective measure of a student’s potential at SUNY Potsdam.

SUNY Potsdam Educator Preparation Programs (EPP)EPP Mission Statement“Education programs at SUNY Potsdam are committed to the preparation and enhancement of teachers who are grounded in disciplinary knowledge emanating from the liberal arts and sciences, and in curricular and instructional theory and practice. The Departments strive to cultivate teachers to become critical thinkers, reflective practitioners, and lifelong learners.

SUNY Potsdam welcomes families to visit campus anytime! In lieu of a traditional “Family Weekend”, the Potsdam community is embracing a more flexible and inclusive model which welcomes families to visit any weekend/day during the academic semester.Want to catch your child’s performance at Crane? We’d love to have you! Interested in seeing a sporting event at Maxcy? Come cheer on the Bears! Have a birthday to celebrate? Join your student for dinner on campus or in one of our great local restaurants!On-Campus Calendars

SUNY Potsdam is excited to welcome students from all over the globe each year! We are fully committed to providing you with a memorable and influential experience to assist you in reaching your career goals.