<p class="ql-align-justify">For over 175 years, State Universty of New York (SUNY) at Albany's students and faculty have tackled the day’s biggest challenges, answered the most pressing questions, and solved society’s most vexing problems.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p><p class="ql-align-justify">SUNY is, and always has been, fueled by a unique mix of academic excellence, internationally recognized research and a profound sense of purpose.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p><p class="ql-align-justify">Today, UAlbany's engaged scholars, students, staff and alumni work side-by-side with partners from the public and private sectors to find approaches and solutions to our most pressing challenges and to improve the well-being and resilience of communities, at home and all around the world.&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p><p class="ql-align-justify">SUNY is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State, which has registered all its degrees and programs and fully approved its professional programs through the State Education Department.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p><p class="ql-align-justify">SUNY is also a member of the Council of Graduate Schools in the U.S. and is fully accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Why SUNY at Albany</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p><ul><li class="ql-align-justify"><u>Campus Life</u>: UAlbany has a rich campus life for students to enjoy during their studies. UAlbany offers a variety of dining options for students from on campus dining to personalized meal plans that consider student preferences; 400+ clubs for students to participate in; a Career Center that provides students with resources for their professional development, and an abundance of events and activities for students to enjoy during their downtime.&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-align-justify"><u>Academics</u>: UAlbany provides students with the resources and experiences they need to succeed as a student and in their career. Students will work closely with faculty mentors who are experts in their field, partners with industry contacts and published authors. And you'll study with a diverse group of students from around the globe, enriching your experience and opening you up to a world of new ideas.&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-align-justify"><u>On Campus Residency</u>: Residence halls and apartments are walking distance from classes, club meetings, dining, bus stops, fitness centers, a state-of-the-rat medical center, events, and more. The living accommodations can include air conditioning, a dishwasher, full sized beds, and a kitchen, amongst many other amenities.</li><li class="ql-align-justify"><u>Athletics</u>: UAlbany has a number of sports teams for students to join&nbsp;or cheer for! There are seven Men's team in total--Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, and Track &amp; Field. There are nine Women's teams--Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track &amp; Field, and Volleyball.</li></ul><p><br></p>