Diversity
At SUNY Ulster, we value the diversity of every member of our campus community. We make every effort to promote a welcoming employment and educational environment that appreciates every person regardless of ethnicity, age, religion, gender, disability, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and national origin. Our mission is to encourage diversity, equity, and inclusion through on-campus programs and activities, and to welcome a variety of voices, viewpoints, and backgrounds on campus. We are building a culture of inclusiveness, a sense of community, and a respect for diverse beliefs, thoughts, and individual contributions.
Campus Resources focusing on Diversity
Clubs
Organized and run by students like you with a faculty advisor, SUNY Ulster clubs offer a special place that will make you feel right at home here.
DACA: Undocumented Students
As a proud contributor to the Power of SUNY, SUNY Ulster stands with SUNY Chairman H. Carl McCall and Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson in their support of students with undocumented citizenship status as outlined in their statement on the Repeal of DACA, dated September 5, 2017.
EOP
SUNY Ulster's Educational Opportunity Program provides academic support and financial aid to students who show promise for mastering college-level work. Offered primarily to full-time students who are New York State residents, EOP accepts students who qualify academically and financially for the program.
Learn more about eligibility as well as find quick access to forms.
International Students
SUNY Ulster welcomes students from around the world. Each year, students representing countries such as Nigeria, Japan, China, Poland, Brazil, Taiwan, Romania, and Morocco study at SUNY Ulster. They come because of our strong academic reputation, financial value and excellent location.
Learn more at our International Student Section
Military and Veterans
SUNY Ulster is a welcome place for military personnel, veterans and their families!
As an approved educational institution under the Veteran's Educational Assistance Act (GI Bill®) and the Dependent's Act, we are here to help veterans, current service members, drilling reservist and their immediate dependents utilize the appropriate benefits to meet their educational goals.
Visit the Military section of our website including the Battle Buddy Center.
Learning Center
SUNY Ulster offers a variety of academic support services to help students enhance their college success in writing, math and many other subjects.
Visit the Learning Center Page
Student Handbook
Did you know that the student handbook has a wealth of resources designed to help you navigate your college path?
Included are:
Visit the Student Handbook section of our website to see the whole list.
External Resources
Articles
The Demands for Diversity Hiring Requires a “Pipeline” by Armando Bengochea for Diverse Issues in Higher Education
