Student Support
A Caring Community to Guide You
It takes a supportive and caring community to help students achieve their goals. And, SUNY Ulster’s faculty and staff are right beside you with resources and solutions to help you overcome whatever hurdles you encounter.
Your success is of utmost importance to us. Whether you need academic guidance, emotional support, or help navigating the complexities of college life, you can lean on us. From your first day of classes through graduation and beyond, you can count on us to offer a helping hand.
ACES provides services to students with emotional and psychological disabilities. ACES counselors help students manage the college environment successfully by providing a 25-hour orientation, disability-related counseling, liaison with campus and community services, assistance with the completion of forms, one-on-one social support, and peer support. Students may refer themselves or be referred by a VESID or mental health counselor. The Academic Coaching for Educational Success (ACES) program at SUNY Ulster is sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Ulster County. Vanderlyn Hall (VAN 128) 845-687-5073 800-724-0833, x 5073
Services for students with disabilities are coordinated through Disability Services, located in Vanderlyn Hall 128A (VAN 128A).
SUNY Ulster's faculty and staff are understanding and responsive to the needs of students with disabilities. The College's commitment to serving its students is stated in its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy, which appears in the Student Handbook, a publication distributed to all students.
All buildings and classrooms on the Stone Ridge campus are wheelchair accessible. An elevator is available in the library and library staff will retrieve materials from the mezzanine for students unable to access that area. Four elevators, located throughout the campus, offer students access to all other levels of the campus. Restrooms designed to accommodate inpiduals with disabilities are located in each building throughout the campus. Parking lots offer parking spaces reserved for vehicles with accessibility symbols. Campus parking stickers for students with disabilities are issued by Campus Security located in the Hasbrouck Building (HAS 106).
Students needing classroom and testing accommodations are encouraged to request these services before the start of the academic semester, so that the necessary arrangements can be made in a timely manner. In order to set up accommodations please submit documentation of disability to Disability_Services@sunyulster.edu.
The College works cooperatively with such outside agencies as Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR), the Mental Health Association of Ulster County, Ulster County Mental Health, and the New York Department of Labor to provide an accessible learning environment for its student population.
Disability Services
Eric Fortune-Reader
Director of Accessibility
SUNY Ulster-Vanderlyn 128A
491 Cottekill Road
PO Box 557
Stone Ridge, NY 12484
Office: (845) 687-5121
Fax: (845) 688-6052
Career development is a lifelong process. With over 30,000 occupational titles out there, it’s no wonder people have a hard time making career decisions. Even after selecting a career path, the average American is estimated to make three to five career changes in their lives.
Career Services offers free resources and personalized career counseling for students, alumni --
as well as community residents. Our counselors can help with everything from choosing
a major that leads to the career you want, to conducting a job search to find employment
in your chosen field.
Services include:
- Making informed career decisions
- Writing job search letters
- Practicing job interview skills
- Providing feedback on your resume and cover letter
- Searching for jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities and more…
Vanderlyn Hall (VAN 119) 845-687-5091 800-724-0833, x5091 CareerServices@sunyulster.edu
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is a New York state grant program that provides assistance through academic programs, financial assistance, counseling/advising, and other campus support services to those who are from low-income and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.
To find out if you're eligible, and apply, visit the EOP Program Page.
The Fresh Start Policy (FSP) provides a student who left SUNY Ulster without completing an academic program an opportunity to return and start again with a new grade-point average (GPA). FSP is an option, however, only for students who have not taken a course at SUNY Ulster for at least two academic years.
The FSP student will retain previous credit that
- (1) was completed with a grade of C- or better and
- (2) can be applied to the requirements of the student's current academic program. However, no quality points earned from these courses will be applied to the student's GPA. The College may allow up to six credit hours of D+, D, or D- work from the student's previous courses when the inclusion of that work will allow the GPA for course work being accepted under FSP to be a 2.0 or higher. These credits will be considered only as general electives and will not be accepted in the major area of study.
Only quality points earned from courses taken after readmission will then apply to the student's GPA. Also, only those courses taken after readmission will count toward the student's eligibility for the Dean's List and other honors.
The student who chooses this option must apply for the FSP when returning to the College. Fresh Start Application
The eligible student will be granted FSP officially only after completion of 12 new credit-bearing semester hours with a GPA of 2.0 or higher in courses approved by the Associate Dean for Counseling and Student Services. To be eligible for a degree, the student must take at least 18 additional credit-bearing semester hours at SUNY Ulster for a minimum of 30 credit hours after readmission. The FSP student who wishes to obtain a one-year diploma must complete a total of 15 credit bearing semester hours after readmission.
Application for FSP must be made at the time of reentry and can be made only once during a student's academic career at SUNY Ulster. Once accepted, the student cannot petition for any other transcript modification. The student will sign an agreement acknowledging his or her understanding of this policy.
The Center for Academic Planning & Support (CAPS) assists students in learning, developing academic skills, and attaining academic success. We are dedicated to supporting and advancing teaching and learning by working collaboratively with faculty, administrators, and students to provide quality services, programs, and resources.
Vanderlyn Hall (VAN 247) 845-687-5039 or 800-724-0833, x 5039 CAPS@sunyulster.edu
The Literacy Lab offers writing tutoring for all subjects on a drop-in* basis, both in person and virtually. Our professional and peer tutors are available to assist students with a variety of writing assignments, including essays, research, lab reports, and more. Space and computers are also available for independent work. We welcome you to join us!
For more information, please drop by and see us or email us at literacylab@sunyulster.edu.
Location: Vanderlyn 208 & 210
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm
Contact: literacylab@sunyulster.edu
*Students of ENG 101 SWW sections who are fulfilling mandatory tutoring requirements will have the opportunity to schedule appointments with tutors, either in-person at the Literacy Lab or through resources provided by classroom instructors. All questions can be directed to classroom instructors or email the Literacy Lab.
The Gary & Janaki Patrik Math Center is a walk-in tutoring center where students can improve and develop math-related skills. All levels of mathematics are tutored by professional and peer tutors. Students can also receive assistance in managing math anxiety. The center is also the home/meeting place of the SUNY Ulster Math Team. Tutoring is a free service for all SUNY Ulster students. For more information about the math center, call the main number of The Center for Academic Planning and Support (CAPS) at 845-687-50395 or Email CAPS
Tutoring is a free service for all SUNY Ulster students.
SUNY Ulster students are often available to act as Peer Tutors for courses in which they excel. Arrangements for peer tutoring by students who have been approved by SUNY Ulster instructors to offer assistance in certain subject areas, may be made in The Center for Academic Planning and Support.
Assistance may include small group study sessions in one of the Center's tutoring rooms. Students who would like more information about peer tutoring, either using the help of one or becoming one, should speak with the staff of the Center.
Vanderlyn Hall (VAN 247) 845-687-5039 800-724-0833, x 5039 LAC@sunyulster.edu
Crisis Counselor & Mental Health Resource
In VAN 119, students are provided with short-term counseling for issues involving mental health, alcohol or substance abuse, careers, and life skills. When needed, referrals are made to outside agencies. If it’s an emergency, call SUNY Ulster’s Campus Public Safety at (845) 687-5221 or call 911.
Student Support Services is a federally funded U.S. Department of Education TRIO grant program that provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. A student is eligible to participate in the TRIO/Student Support Services Program if he or she meets any of the following requirements: is a low income individual, first generation college student, or a student who has a disability. The following services will be offered to eligible students: transition-to-college workshops and success seminars, structured first year experience addressing learning styles and needs, tutoring, mentoring, study groups, cultural enrichment activities and trips to four year colleges.
Individualized academic, financial, personal, career and transfer counseling are also provided, as well as assistance with note-taking, study strategies, test preparation, and time and stress management. The Student Support Services Program also awards scholarships each semester to students who have met academic and program participation requirements.
The Student Support Services Program is funded by a $505, 000 United States Department
of Education Grant.
128 Vanderlyn Hall (VAN 101)
845-688-6054
800-724-0833, x 6054
SUNY Ulster is here to assist you with the transfer process, reaching your personal and academic goals by providing one-on-one counseling and advising. Please see Transfer Services, or email transfer@sunyulster.edu to schedule a video chat or telephone appointment.
Students interested in private schools should contact their TRIO counselor, EOP advisor or transfer@sunyulster.edu and your counselor will connect you with a representative.
SUNY Ulster offers voter registration civic engagement opportunities through the Department of Student Affairs and through the National Voter Registration Act’s Agency-Based Voter Registration Program by providing registration opportunities when students apply for services.
The Assistant Dean of Student Affairs coordinates with the Center for Academic Planning and Support (CAPS) and TRIO staff to ensure this service is available to all students with disabilities. Students have the opportunity to register to vote any time they visit either office, and staff will be more than happy to assist students with completing the voter registration form.
The TRIO Program is located in 101 Vanderlyn Hall (VAN 101). Please feel free to stop by or call to speak with a staff member at 845-688-6054.
SUNY Ulster’s Disabilities Services Office is located in 128 E Vanderlyn Hall (VAN 128E). Please feel free to stop by or call to speak with a staff member at 845-687-5121.
The Center for Academic Planning and Support (CAPS) is located in Vanderlyn Hall (VAN 247) 845-687-5039 or 800-724-0833, x 5039 CAPS@sunyulster.edu.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to connect with Samantha Pedneault, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, in Vanderlyn Hall 130. You can call at 845-688-1560, or email StudentLife@sunyulster.edu .
Voter Registration Forms:
Fillable PDF of Voter Registration Form in English
Fillable PDF of Voter Registration Form in Spanish
Application for Absentee Ballot:
Fillable PDF of Application for Absentee Ballot in English
Fillable PDF of Application for Absentee Ballot in Spanish
Additional Information:
New York State Board of Elections
Ulster County Board of Elections
Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Deadlines
How to Make Changes to Your Registration
For general questions regarding voter registration, please contact the Department of Student Affairs, email StudentLife@sunyulster.edu.
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