Newly Accepted Undergraduate Students
Congratulations on your acceptance! You now have important steps to take to become a SUNY Empire student.
Your College Email
Your college email is very important as it is how the college communicates important information to you. The college uses emails to send updates regarding college registration and payment deadlines, academic support workshop, events happening at the college, and more.
Please login at www.esc.edu/email and check your college email regularly for important updates.
The email address and password to access your mailbox will be the same as your SUNY Empire login (firstname_lastname### @esc.edu). Further information regarding Microsoft 365 for Students - Getting Started.
If you would like to request to forward your college email to your personal email account, or update your personal email address on file with the college, navigate to SUNY Empire Student Email Forward Settings.
Please complete these steps
Questions?
Call: 800-847-3000 ext. 2259, option 2.
Email: begin@esc.edu
Term Deadlines
Spring 2023 Express Term 2
- Registration open
- Orientation deadline Tuesday, February 21
- Classes start Monday, March 6
Summer 2023 15-week and Express Term 1
- Registration opens, February 7
- Classes start Monday, May 15
Summer 2023 Express Term 2
- Registration opens, February 7
- Classes start Tuesday, June 20

Modern-day Student Life
You don’t need a traditional campus to experience student life. At SUNY Empire, you’ll engage beyond your classroom—online and in person at retreats, residencies, and statewide student events.

Tools for Academic Success
Access online learning resources critical to your success—from online tutoring and live chats with librarians to writing assistance and study skills workshops. You’ll also find learning resources and services available at your local SUNY Empire location.

Office of Opportunity Programs
Opportunity Programs at SUNY Empire provides access, academic support, and/or financial assistance to underserved students who show promise for college success. We serve students at all stages of life and learning, full or part time.

Resources for Career Advancement
Learn how to put your best self forward. Whether you’re a current student or a SUNY Empire graduate, you’ll find online and in-person assistance, skills workshops, databases, and more through our Career Services office.

Get Involved
Take part in any of our 18+ student clubs and organizations located statewide. Interested in music? Multicultural issues? Sports? Business? We’ve got clubs for those. If you don’t see a club that meets your interests, start one!

Equal Opportunity for All
SUNY Empire ensures that students with disabilities can participate fully in all aspects of their college education. We work with students with disabilities to coordinate accommodations and support that provide equal access to college services, programs and activities.

Information for Military Families & Veterans
Meet with our Office of Veteran and Military Education to learn about special programs and services for veterans and active-duty military and their spouses—from pre-application advising and pre-evaluated degree plans to tuition discounts and more.
Modern-day Student Life
You don’t need a traditional campus to experience student life. At SUNY Empire, you’ll engage beyond your classroom—online and in person at retreats, residencies, and statewide student events.
Tools for Academic Success
Access online learning resources critical to your success—from online tutoring and live chats with librarians to writing assistance and study skills workshops. You’ll also find learning resources and services available at your local SUNY Empire location.
Office of Opportunity Programs
Opportunity Programs at SUNY Empire provides access, academic support, and/or financial assistance to underserved students who show promise for college success. We serve students at all stages of life and learning, full or part time.
Resources for Career Advancement
Learn how to put your best self forward. Whether you’re a current student or a SUNY Empire graduate, you’ll find online and in-person assistance, skills workshops, databases, and more through our Career Services office.
Get Involved
Take part in any of our 18+ student clubs and organizations located statewide. Interested in music? Multicultural issues? Sports? Business? We’ve got clubs for those. If you don’t see a club that meets your interests, start one!
Equal Opportunity for All
SUNY Empire ensures that students with disabilities can participate fully in all aspects of their college education. We work with students with disabilities to coordinate support programs that provide equal access to college services, programs and activities.
Information for Military Families & Veterans
Meet with our Office of Veteran and Military Education to learn about special programs and services for veterans and active-duty military and their spouses—from pre-application advising and pre-evaluated degree plans to tuition discounts and more.