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 3,600 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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SUNY Potsdam Students Study Tropical Ecology in Belize

Nine students from The State University of New York at Potsdam recently traveled to Belize, as part of a two-week field course focusing on tropical ecology and conservation.

Study Abroad - 2018 Feb 22

SUNY Potsdam Students Study Ancient Mathematics in Mexico

Students and faculty from SUNY Potsdam's Department of Mathematics recently journeyed to Mexico for an intensive Winterim travel course delving into the origins of math. Led by Dr. Cheryl Miller and Dr. Blair Madore, 11 students studied ancient mathematics and learned about Mexican culture while taking part in hands-on activities and field trips, from Jan. 2 to Jan. 15.

Study Abroad - 2015 Feb 12

SUNY Potsdam Students Complete Study Abroad Programs

Thirty-one SUNY Potsdam students recently completed study abroad programs across the globe, both in short-term service journeys and in summer-long experiences.

Study Abroad - 2014 Oct 24

SUNY Potsdam Students Complete Study Abroad Programs

Fifteen SUNY Potsdam students recently completed study abroad programs across the globe, both in short-term service journeys and in semester-long experiences.

Study Abroad - 2014 Jun 4

Area SUNY Potsdam Students Study Ancient Math in Mexico

Picture yourself in Mexico, mesmerized by Mayan and Aztec symbols, and captivated by the beauty of the Templo Mayor. Now picture yourself earning credits for it! That is exactly what students and faculty from The State University of New York at Potsdam and Clarkson University did this winter from Jan. 6 to Jan. 16 through a SUNY Potsdam study abroad course. The SUNY Potsdam students included:

Study Abroad - 2013 Mar 13

Local SUNY Potsdam Students Visit Galapagos & Amazon Rainforest in Winterim Trip

When packing for one of the many Winterim courses offered through The State University of New York at Potsdam each year, most students would gather items necessary for surviving the bitter cold of a Potsdam winter -- snow boots, parka, mittens and a sturdy hat. However, students participating in the new international travel course, "Voyage to the Galapagos and Amazon Rainforests," required a slightly different packing list. Along with the parka, students also packed hiking boots, swim trunks, shorts, sandals and a snorkel for the two-week journey to the Galapagos Islands. This past Winterim, 11 students and seven faculty members and chaperones traveled to the Galapagos Islands and Amazon rainforest in an interdisciplinary course over the College's winter break. The students included:

Study Abroad - 2011 Feb 28