SUNY Delhi Kicks off 2022-23 Academic YEar

1,100 new students welcomed on campus and online this fall

Delhi, NY (08/26/2022) — SUNY Delhi welcomed new students for the 2022-23 academic year on Thursday, August 25. This year's incoming cohort consists of over 1,100 students. Approximately 900 are residential and commuting students, while 215 will be studying online. The students were selected from a pool of nearly 4,600 applicants, an increase from the previous year. Geographically, the incoming class represents 55 New York counties and roughly 20 U.S. states. The five most popular majors at SUNY Delhi this year are veterinary science technology, nursing, construction, architecture, and mechatronics. New academic offerings this year include associate programs in baking and pastry arts and biology and bachelor's programs applied communication, baking and pastry arts management, and sustainability.

Addressing new students at convocation, SUNY Delhi's Officer-in-Chief Mary Bonderoff said, "You've made an excellent choice in coming to Delhi. Our student-centered approach means that everything we do revolves around helping you succeed in and out of the classroom. No matter what you are studying, you are getting a state-of-the-art curriculum that teaches you the latest skills and knowledge that employers are looking for out in the workforce. Take advantage of the opportunities around you and leave your mark on Delhi. Your impact matters."

Welcome weekend for new students includes academic sessions and social events to prepare them for a successful start to their college journey.Returning students will move in on Sunday, August 28, bringing the total number of students at SUNY Delhi to 2,656. Classes for all students are scheduled to begin Monday, August 29.

About SUNY Delhi

Enrolling over 3,000 students, SUNY Delhi is a member of the State University of New York. SUNY Delhi's hands-on approach to teaching and learning includes over 60 academic programs in specialized areas, including applied technologies, nursing, hospitality, veterinary sciences, applied sciences, business, and liberal arts and sciences. SUNY Delhi offers certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, as well as master's degrees in a combination of on-campus and online settings. For more information, please visit www.delhi.edu.

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The SUNY Delhi campus welcomes roughly 900 new residential and commuting students this fall. Additionally, over 200 new students will be studying online, bringing the total of the incoming cohort to over 1,100 students.

New students gather for a class photo on the SUNY Delhi turf field during welcome weekend.