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Admission Statement

The Admissions process at SUNY Potsdam is highly individualized. Each application is thoroughly evaluated to discover the wide variety of skills and talent each student has. Our test optional admissions process allows applications to be judged using a holistic approach that includes criteria such as grade-point average, rigor of the high school curriculum, class rank, and SAT or ACT scores (only if submitted by student). Personal essays and letters of recommendation are required.

SUNY Potsdam operates on a rolling admission policy whereby applications are reviewed as soon as all required credentials have been received. Students are then informed of acceptance immediately upon completion of application review.

Admissions Procedures

The State University of New York Application Guidebook (available at www.suny.edu/attend/ ) contains information which provides direction for filling out forms and the submission of transcripts of previous academic records.

Prospective students are encouraged to visit the campus and community. This is the best way for students to judge the match between themselves and the College. Appointments should be made in advance so that arrangements may be made to talk with an admissions counselor, tour the campus, attend classes and meet with a professor.

Visits are regularly scheduled by appointment Monday through Friday. The Office of Admissions can be reached at (315) 267-2180, toll free at 1-877-POTSDAM (877) 768-7326, or [email protected] .

Requirements for Undergraduate Admission

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Requirements for all Applicants: official transcripts must be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions from the records office of EACH high school or college a student has attended. Student, fax or unofficial copies are not acceptable. International transcripts must be accompanied by official translation from the issuing institution. Official transcripts and scores are those sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the issuing institution.

Sealed copies of high school transcripts delivered by the student are acceptable. The school counselor or principal’s signature must appear over the envelope seal. Note: prior to matriculation, all deposited first-year students must present a final high school transcript that includes their graduation date.

Test Scores

Our test-optional admissions process allows students to decide if they want to submit SAT or ACT scores with their application. Official English language proficiency test scores are required for all Non-Native English speaking international applicants and must be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions from the issuing agency.

Minimum score (as indicated) on one of the following English language proficiency tests:

• Paper version of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 550
• Computerized version of TOEFL: 213
• Internet Based TOEFL score of 79
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6
• Eiken/STEP Test in Practical English: Grade 1

Range of Requirements for Regular Freshman Admission

The following college preparatory courses are recommended: four years of English, three years of mathematics, four years of social sciences, three years of science, three years of foreign language and one year of fine or performing arts.

The Director of Admissions has the flexibility to make discretionary admission decisions on borderline cases. These decisions will be shared with and monitored by the Faculty Senate Admissions Committee.

Admission requirements are established for the purpose of consistency. Competitive applicants for regular admission will have a high school average of 88 and have completed or are completing a rigorous high school curriculum.

Admission to The Crane School

In addition to meeting the standard academic admission requirements of the College, applicants to The Crane School of Music must successfully complete an entrance performance audition. The performance audition is designed to give candidates an opportunity to demonstrate their readiness to achieve performance requirements on a primary instrument during their College career. The audition is 15-20 minutes in length per medium and is administered by qualified faculty. Candidates for the Performance major (B.M.) are expected to have a broad performance capability. Please refer to the Crane website for specific audition requirements by performance medium. In addition, all candidates for admission to The Crane School of Music are encouraged to submit recommendation forms from their private music instructor(s), high school music teachers and others on the forms available on the Crane website. The results of auditions for The Crane School of Music are communicated to each applicant by letter and to the Office of Admissions within 2-3 weeks of the audition.

The Bachelor of Music degree programs feature more comprehensive study in music than the Bachelor of Arts degree program. All programs include study on the primary instrument with the amount of study varying by major. The only program which leads to certification to teach music in the public schools is the Music Education (B.M.) degree.

Music candidates are expected to indicate a choice of degree program, major, and track in certain majors, from among the following options prior to the audition:

Students admitted to The Crane School of Music majoring in Music Education will automatically be placed into the following tracks based on their applied studio:

Students interested in following a different track (with the exception of those moving to the General Music Track) will be required to audition and be accepted on an appropriate secondary performance medium. Please contact the Crane Office of Admissions for more information.

Students may choose to major in two (or more) majors within music, such as Music Education and Performance, contingent on approval via audition and/or Crane’s Degree Major Change Form. In most situations, courses that can count in both majors will count in both majors, but more detailed information can be found by using the “What if” feature in BearDeN.

See the Crane School of Music website for audition and admissions information.

Transfer Admission to The Crane School of Music

Transfer students who wish to be considered for financial aid in their first semester at The Crane School of Music and are receiving scholarships from another music program accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music must request a release from their current school. Please contact the Crane Admissions Office at (315) 267-2775 for the appropriate form.

Students applying for transfer to The Crane School of Music curricula are required to complete a performance audition. See the Crane School of Music website for audition and admissions information.

Music Course Transfer Credit for Music Majors

See the Crane Student Handbook .

Early Admission to Undergraduate Programs

SUNY Potsdam will offer early admission to well-qualified high school Juniors and Seniors. Students applying for early admission must possess a “B” average or above in their coursework and have test scores indicating strong potential for college-level work. They should have 14 or more academic units from high school in the areas of social studies, English, foreign language, science and mathematics. In addition, applicants for early admission must demonstrate the necessary maturity to adjust to college life. This is accomplished through submission of at least two letters of recommendation (including one from the high school principal or school counselor and one from a teacher of an academic subject). The high school principal or school counselor must approve any coursework taken at SUNY Potsdam. Early admission candidates seeking federal financial aid assistance will need to have a letter signed by the high school principal stating that coursework will not be counted toward the high school diploma; students who are concurrently enrolled in high school and at SUNY Potsdam, or who are transferring SUNY Potsdam coursework toward the high school diploma are ineligible for Financial Aid.

Bridges Undergraduate Admission Program

Students who do not meet regular admission requirements may be offered admission through the Bridges Program. Bridges is a special admission program for students who are not academically eligible for regular admission. It provides enrolled students with basic academic support services including: learning skills, academic advising, mentoring, supplemental instruction, and workshops.

To be considered for Bridges admission students must:

• Provide two letters of recommendation and an essay;
• Provide their most current transcript of senior grades;
• Have their application file reviewed by the Admissions Committee;
• May be required to have an on campus interview;
• First semester restricted course load to 15 credits;
• Sign a one-year learning contract and participate in the Bridges academic enhancement and review process.

Students entering as Bridges Freshmen students at SUNY Potsdam, typically have high school averages that range from 78 to 84; have completed or are completing a rigorous high school curriculum; and, if requested, SAT scores that range from 850 to 1000; and/or ACT scores that range from 18 to 20.

Educational Opportunity Program Admission (First-Year Students)

The State University of New York’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides academic support and financial aid to undergraduate students who show promise of mastering college-level work but who may otherwise not be accepted. Students must qualify both academically and financially for the program. In selecting students for the program, SUNY Potsdam gives priority to applicants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds.

• To be considered for admission to EOP, a student must:
• Be a New York State resident (lived in NYS at least 12 consecutive months prior to applying);
• Have earned a New York State high school diploma or its equivalent;
• Be ineligible for admission under regular standards, but demonstrate the potential for completing a college program; and
• Meet the program’s economic guidelines.
• An interview may be required

Students entering as EOP freshmen at SUNY Potsdam typically have high school averages that range from 77 to 84; have completed or are completing a rigorous high school curriculum; and, if requested, SATs that range from 800 to 1000; and ACTs that range from 17 to 20.

Educational Opportunity Program Admission (Transfer)

The State University of New York’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides academic support and financial aid to undergraduate transfer students in the EOP program. In order to  qualify for transfer EOP admission a student must have been accepted and participated in EOP, HEOP, SEEK or College Discovery at their previous college(s). If a student’s previous college did not have EOP or a similar program, they may be considered for transfer eligibility and should notify the Office of Admissions of their interest in EOP.

Students applying for transfer admission must:

• Be graduates of fully accredited high schools or private secondary schools (a General Equivalency
• Diploma (GED) or Test Accessing Secondary Completion (TASC) satisfies this requirement);
• Have at least 12 hours of college coursework completed subsequent to high school graduation;
• Be in good academic standing and eligible to return to the most recently attended college or university.

Transfer Admission to Undergraduate Programs

A transfer student is a student who has attended another higher education institution as a matriculated student.

• Be graduates of fully accredited high schools or private secondary schools (a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or Test Accessing Secondary Completion (TASC) satisfies this requirement);

A 2.25 grade point average is recommended for admission to most majors at SUNY Potsdam; a 3.0 is required for education majors. The average transfer student at SUNY Potsdam has a 3.0 grade point average.

Admission of Non-Traditional Students

SUNY Potsdam is committed to the ideals and goals of lifelong learning. In keeping with this philosophy, admission of non-traditional students is based more on current potential for successful completion of a college program than on high school records and test scores. Students who are 24+ years of age are considered non-traditional students.

Prospective students should possess a high school diploma (or equivalent) and the desire and motivation to pursue a college education. A supplemental application form is required to document life experiences. Students pursuing entry to the College with a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) will have a minimum 500 on each subtest. Although official high school and/or college transcripts are required, greater emphasis is placed on current potential.

Admission of International Students

SUNY Potsdam currently does not offer any English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) courses for non-native speakers; therefore, international applicants must be able to speak and write fluently in English. A proficiency in English will be critical to success as a SUNY Potsdam student. In addition to the requirements for transfer or regular admission, international students must provide:

• Autobiographical essay
• Certification of finances

Non-Native English speaking international students must also provide the following: Minimum score (as indicated) on one of the following English language proficiency tests:

• English Proficiency Statement - completed by a director of courses in English (or duly designated representative) of a bi-national center or a professor of English at a school or university

Non-Matriculated Undergraduate Admission

Contact Information: Graduate and Continuing Education,

Raymond 206, (315) 267-2166, [email protected]

Non-matriculated is a non-degree status at SUNY Potsdam. A maximum of 30 credit hours may be taken under a non-matriculated status, with no more than 15 credit hours per academic year and eight credit hours per semester. Non-matriculated students will be registered for courses (on a space available basis) one week prior to the start of the semester, unless indicated otherwise in the official Schedule of Classes. All of the documentation required for non-matriculated admission must be received in the Graduate and Continuing Education by the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may result in being dropped from the course(s). It is important to note that admission as a non-matriculated student does not imply automatic admission to SUNY Potsdam as a matriculated student. For more information regarding matriculated admission, contact the Admissions Office at (315) 267-2180.

Non-matriculated categories and admission requirements:

• Minimum of 80.0 grade point average in a Regents/college preparatory curriculum as indicated on an official high school transcript.
• A letter of recommendation from the high school principal or guidance counselor.
• A copy of the high school diploma or GED/TASC Certificate.
• Students who have been enrolled at other post-secondary institutions must provide an official transcript from the most recent college attended. Individuals who have been dismissed from their previous post-secondary institution may not enroll within one year of their dismissal.
• An official transcript or copy of the college diploma for the highest degree earned
• An official transcript through last semester attended. Students who have been dismissed or separated, and who are not eligible to return to the current college or university they are attending, do not qualify for admission as a non-matriculated student. Students must have both a current and overall minimum grade point average of 2.0 to be admitted.

Note: Employees of SUNY Potsdam, SUNY Canton, Clarkson or St. Lawrence University are required to complete the non-matriculated registration process.

• An official transcript through the final semester attended. Students who have been dismissed or separated, and who are not eligible to return to the most recent college or university attended, do not qualify for admission as a non-matriculated student. Students must have both a current and overall minimum grade point average of 2.0 to be admitted.
• Students registered under a non-matriculated status with SUNY Potsdam must maintain a 2.0 grade point average each semester and a cumulative 2.0 average to remain in good academic standing and to register for future courses. All registered students are required to complete online Student Health Services forms and must provide a copy of their immunization records. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from SUNY Potsdam.
• Students interested in non-matriculated admission as a graduate student should contact the Center for Graduate Studies, located in Raymond Hall 204, (315) 267-2165 or [email protected] .

Deferred Admission

Students admitted to the College in a curriculum other than music, who elect not to enter in the semester for which they are admitted, may request that admission be deferred. Students attending college elsewhere are not eligible for a deferral and must reapply to the College. For students in a music curriculum, please contact the Office of the Associate Dean of The Crane School of Music at (315) 267-2775.

Post-Bachelor’s Degree Admissions and Requirements

Matriculation for a second bachelor’s degree.

A student may be permitted to matriculate for a second bachelor’s degree either after completing the first bachelor’s degree at SUNY Potsdam or at another college. The second degree must be in a different program or in a discipline significantly different from the first degree.

If the student’s first degree was awarded by SUNY Potsdam, the student must apply to the Office of the Registrar for readmission for a second bachelor’s degree. Students also must complete a form specifying their educational goals and providing a detailed educational plan including all courses they will take each semester at the College. This plan must be signed by the chair of the department in which the second degree program is offered. The student must also meet the other general requirements below.

If the student’s first degree was not awarded by SUNY Potsdam, the student must apply to the Office of Admissions as a transfer student. The student must also meet the other general requirements below.

The general requirements for completion of a second bachelor’s degree include the following: 

• The student must complete at least 30 academic credit hours at SUNY Potsdam above those required for the first bachelor’s degree. These 30 hours must be earned subsequent to admission for the second degree. A minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average is required for completion of the second degree program.
• The student must complete all major and cognate requirements for the second degree. All departmental and College policies will apply during the pursuit of the second bachelor’s degree.
• Courses taken to complete General Education requirements in the first degree will apply to the second degree as appropriate. If the General Education requirements for the two degrees are different, requirements for both degrees must be satisfied. General Education requirements for students pursuing post-completion study will be those in place at the time of admission for the second degree.
• Of the additional hours of coursework for the second bachelor’s degree, at least 15 must be taken at the upper-division level in the major of the second degree program and in residence at SUNY Potsdam.
• Note: Any exceptions to the requirements for completion of a second bachelor’s degree must be approved by the by the Provost or designee; exceptions are rarely granted, and only in extraordinary circumstances.

Post-Graduation Admission of Non-Degree Students

A student with a bachelor’s degree may also be permitted to enroll as a non-matriculated student to complete a minor, a second major, teacher certification requirements, or prerequisites for a graduate program. Students who have a bachelor’s degree may apply to the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education for admission as non-matriculated students for the following purposes:

• Completion of an additional major or minor. Upon certification by the Office of the Registrar that the major or minor requirements have been fulfilled, a comment will be added to the non-matriculated transcript: “Completed all courses required for XXX major/minor.” Note that students in this category are not eligible for financial aid and are limited to registering for eight credits per semester unless they receive special permission from the Admissions Committee.
• Completion of prerequisites for a graduate program into which they have been admitted. Students who can supply a letter from the SUNY Potsdam Center for Graduate Studies, or another institution with accredited graduate programs, verifying that they have been provisionally admitted to a graduate program pending only the completion of specific prerequisite courses, may register for the number of credits permitted for matriculated students and may be eligible for financial aid.
• Completion of courses required for an alternate teacher certification process. Students who can supply documentation that the coursework would qualify them for certification may be eligible for financial aid.

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Clarkson University is an experience — one you’ve just got to see for yourself. 

We’re a tight-knit, driven and innovative community located near the Adirondack Park and its scenic mountains, waterways and Olympics recreation. Together, we ignite connections across disciplines and push boundaries through research and technology innovation that is making a difference. We encourage learning by doing – in the classroom, through activities like SPEED team competitions, Rise HIgh and Clarkson Ignite, and outside of class, through internships, co-ops, study abroad and immersive experiences.

Explore our campus virtually from home or schedule a visit to see our facilities in person, discover our unique, engaged community and speak with students, faculty and admissions.

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Clarkson offers a $1000 Clarkson Visit Scholarship to any student who has an official undergraduate admissions visit to our Potsdam campus by no later than December 1 for Early Decision and February 1 for Regular Decision of the senior year of high school. Like most Clarkson scholarships, this award is renewable each year for four years for a total of $4,000.

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Curious about Clarkson’s campus and culture? Get a glimpse by exploring the Potsdam or the Capital Region Campus via our interactive map featuring videos, photos and descriptions of campus spaces. For our virtual information sessions, an admissions team member puts together a presentation about the admissions and financial aid process, after which current students and faculty speak about campus life, culture and opportunities available.

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You see The Clarkson School’s early college program as a way to challenge yourself. Sign up for a tour or attend an event to learn more about applying and to speak with students and staff.

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Potsdam, New York, is a welcoming, friendly college town. Located on the banks of the beautiful Raquette River, its tree-lined streets and historic red sandstone buildings give a warm feel to an array of modern stores and restaurants within walking distance of our campus. Overnight accommodations in the area include well-known chain hotels, quaint bed and breakfasts and family-owned motels. Explore more about dining, lodging, shopping and more in the Potsdam and North Country areas.

Explore Potsdam

The city of Schenectady is nestled in New York's Capital Region, near Albany. Offering a small city feel with a rich history, our Capital Region Campus is home to our graduate education programs and a few graduate engineering programs that cater to the working professional.

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Potsdam Campus

Innovation With the Classic College Town Experience

Located just minutes from Adirondack Park, our Potsdam campus is the center of Clarkson University’s undergraduate experience and home to some of our graduate and online programs.  

A First-Name Campus

Innovation derives from collaboration and the exchange of ideas. At Clarkson, we recognize the importance of strong connections for both building a sense of community and driving discoveries. In turn, you’ll get to know everyone — from fellow students to the president to your dean and department chair — on a first-name basis. And, they’ll get to know your name, too! We're also a place where everyone holds the door open for each other, and where you just might get hoarse from saying "Hi" back to everyone in the hallway on your way to class.

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8 Clarkson Ave.

Potsdam, New York 13699

Phone: 315-268-6400

Our Location

Our 640-acre main campus in the Village of Potsdam presents the classic college experience intertwined with adventure, innovation and entrepreneurship. While the Adirondacks are in our backyard, our campus brings the exploration and exhilaration close to you through three miles of trails for biking, hiking and cross-country skiing through the woods and past wetlands. As we’re located on the banks of the Raquette River, we have our own canoeing launch point for exploring on the water.

Our main campus also houses most of our administrative offices, many graduate and professional programs and the Clarkson School.

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Degrees and Programs

If you’re intending to earn your bachelor’s, master's or PhD degree at Clarkson, you’ll study and engage in research at our Potsdam location.

Undergraduate

Embrace your curiosity in our immersive, hands-on undergraduate programs across engineering, the arts and sciences, technology, healthcare and business.

Many of Clarkson’s residential graduate programs are held in Potsdam, including in engineering, business, the sciences and healthcare.

Advanced Certificates and Online

Learning never stops. Look ahead toward the next stage of your career with advanced business certificates and select online degree programs blending a flexible structure with a rigorous curriculum.

The Clarkson School

Challenge yourself with the Clarkson School’s early college programs preparing you for the University’s research-driven, hands-on coursework and encouraging collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving.

What to Do Around Potsdam

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Adventuring Outdoors

The Adirondacks and Lake Placid area are a multifaceted gateway to exploration, whether self-guided or through Clarkson’s Outing Club, the largest affinity group on campus. After class or during the weekend, plan a hiking, mountain biking or climbing excursion, search for hidden caves or navigate the waters of the Raquette.

Winter Adventures

Exploration doesn’t stop when the snow falls. By the winter months, adventure switches to luge, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or snowboarding. Or, test your cliff-scaling skills with some ice climbing. Our region hosts many world-class winter sporting events, including hockey right on campus.

Nearby Cities

Urban centers are just an easy drive away. Students may opt to visit Ottawa or Montreal in Canada over the weekend or plan a longer trip to Boston or New York City.

Getting Here

Planning to visit Clarkson’s Potsdam location? Start with the following resources. 

Planning Your Visit

While we love the regional saying "All roads lead to Potsdam," which dates back to 1806, we recognize that most people don't arrive by accident. Understand how to travel to the Village of Potsdam by air, train or car.

Places to Stay

Potsdam is home to various national chain hotels, locally owned motels and bed-and-breakfast accommodations. As you explore, you’ll find that our surrounding town has turned into a local culinary destination.

Learn more about where to park around campus, and understand how to obtain a parking permit as a student.

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SUNY Potsdam Business Administration Students Win Campus Entrepreneurial Competition

Strategic and global management students at suny potsdam take home prize in college competition  .

From left, the winning team in the SUNY Potsdam Strategic Business Plan Competition posed with Professor Dr. Ed Portugal, including Yeremi Gomez, Dan Schaeber, Portugal, Mamadou Kante, Destiny Snyder and Nasierra Daniels.

SUNY Potsdam’s Department of Business Administration recently hosted its 60th Business Plan Competition, which challenges students to develop an entrepreneurial business plan fulfilling the need of a specific group of consumers.   

Three teams in the capstone Strategic and Global Management class spent the spring semester developing a business plan and original product pitch, starting from scratch. The competition was introduced in 1993 by Professor Dr. Edwin J. Portugal to give business administration students the opportunity to work intensively and collaboratively in teams to create a real-life business plan. The teams present their final strategic business plans in front of external judges, who take the role of venture capitalists.  

This semester’s winning team included:  

• Nasierra Daniel of Brooklyn, NY  
• Dan Schaeber of Liverpool, NY  
• Mamadou Kante of New York, NY  
• Yeremi Gomez of Bronx, NY  
• Destiny Snyder of Potsdam, NY  

The team won for their business idea for a shower head with built-in dispensers for shampoo, conditioner and body wash, including motion sensors. They built a test model of their product, which they dubbed “Cleanflow,” using 3D printing technology at the Lougheed Learning Commons.  

“The Strategic Business Plan Competition is a culmination of many years of hard work that have defined our students' experiences at SUNY Potsdam. Our students' rigorous academic preparation is displayed through their teamwork in bringing a project of this scale to fruition, their creativity in formulating a new and novel idea, and their confidence in presenting to their peers, professors and outside practitioners,” said Dr. Allen Grant, dean of SUNY Potsdam’s School of Education and Professional Studies. “There is no doubt that each of our competing students will carry these applied experiences with them to the workplace and graduate school.”  

Students were randomly assigned to teams at the start of the semester, with members bringing different sets of skills to the table. In creating the business plans, students learn to set goals, come up with a realistic schedule, develop a team contract of expectations, own up to their responsibilities and be accountable to the team.   

The teams’ strategic business plans integrate the business students’ understanding of the business functional areas of accounting, finance, management, marketing, information systems, legal environment, human resource management, and operations management. The Business Model Canvas is used as the theoretical framework.   

“Students experience the stimulation of working in teams, the exhilaration of innovative thinking, the excitement of public speaking, and the challenges of coordinating team members’ unique talents,” Dr. Portugal said.   

External judges were invited to review the business plan portfolios, product prototypes, PowerPoints and scripts, and evaluated the team presentations. The panel included three faculty members, including Assistant Professor of Business Administration Michael Decker , Professor and Chair Dr. Shalu Wunnava , and School of Education and Professional Studies Dean Dr. Allen Grant . The student panelist was Jordan Fisher ’24 , a senior business administration major and previous winner of the competition, who also owns CSW Trading, a company focused on education for trading futures and options. The final judge was Susan Portugal (Hon. ’23) , who recently retired as a senior research scientist for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. The teams were all mentored by Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Alan Hersker .  

SUNY Potsdam’s Department of Business Administration prepares students for fulfilling and successful careers, with flexible undergraduate and graduate programs offered both online and in person in Potsdam and in Watertown. For more information, visit http://www.potsdam.edu/academics/SOEPS/BusinessAdmin .  

About SUNY Potsdam:   

Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America’s first 50 colleges—and the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century, SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu .  

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Crane School of Music Spotlight Sessions

Are you ready to take the stage and make your mark in the world of music? Join us for our virtual Crane School of Music Spotlight sessions, where the spotlight is on you!

Make Your Own Path: At The Crane School of Music, we believe in empowering musicians to create their own unique path. Whether you're a budding performer, educator, or interested in music business, our programs are designed to nurture your passion and talent.

Why Choose The Crane School of Music:

• World-class faculty dedicated to your success.
• Cutting-edge programs that adapt to the ever-evolving music industry.
• A supportive community where creativity thrives.

Ready to Take the Stage? Don't miss this opportunity to explore your potential and envision your future at The Crane School of Music. Reserve your spot now and let your musical journey begin!

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4 sanssouci park, 5 museum barberini, 6 filmmuseum potsdam, 7 new palace, 8 filmpark babelsberg, 9 orangery palace, 10 museum alexandrowka, 11 st. nicholas' church, potsdam, 12 park babelsberg, 13 charlottenhof palace, 14 einstein tower, 15 nauener tor, 16 chinese house in sanssouci park, 17 biosphäre potsdam, 18 new garden, 19 dutch quarter, 20 potsdam, neues palais, 21 pfaueninsel, 22 belvedere castle on the pfingstberg, 23 church of peace, 24 alter markt, 25 babelsberg palace, 26 hans otto theater, 27 visitor centre at the neues palais, 28 kades restaurant "am pfingstberg", 29 historic mill of sanssouci, 30 glienicker brücke, 31 marmorpalais, 32 sanssouci picture gallery, 33 new chambers, 34 jan bouman haus, 35 belvedere on the klausberg, 36 studio babelsberg ag, 37 neuer markt potsdam, 38 city palace, potsdam, 39 brandenburger tor, 40 brandenburg gate, 41 jägertor potsdam, 42 roman baths, 43 stiftung gedenkstätte lindenstraße, 44 church of the redeemer, 45 norman tower on the ruinenberg, 46 potsdam museum – forum for art and history, 47 botanical garden of the university of potsdam, 48 memorial and meeting place leistikow street potsdam, 49 dampfmaschinenhaus "pumpenhaus / moschee", popular road trips from potsdam, what's the weather like in potsdam.

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• Weather in Potsdam in November
• Weather in Potsdam in December

All road trips from Potsdam

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• Potsdam to Istanbul drive
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• Potsdam to Lisbon drive
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Explore nearby places

• Schwielowsee
• Gross Glienicke
• Werder upon Havel
• Kleinmachnow
• Ludwigsfelde
• Grossbeeren
• Gross Kreutz
• Blankenfelde
• Grossziethen
• Hennigsdorf
• Gross Kienitz

All related maps of Potsdam

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• Map of Grossziethen
• Map of Berlin
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• Map of Gross Kienitz

Potsdam throughout the year

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