Meet the First Generation at SUNY Old Westbury First in your family to attend college? You are not alone, more than a third of Old Westbury students are "first generation students". In addition to the students, many faculty and staff were also the first in their family to pursue a college degree.
How Businesses Can Partner with Higher Education Institutions for Economic Growth and Stability in the 21st Century ( Please note that, as of March 31, 2023, all seats for the "Meet the Leaders" Luncheon have been reserved and RSVPs for that event are no longer being accepted) Date: Friday, April 14...
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Specific Competencies, Focused Instruction: Specialized programs range from only 2 to 4 courses in length...
You will make transitions from your first year to graduation. Here is what you expect in each phase: First-Year Students Welcome Class 2029! All incoming First-Year students are assigned an advisor from the First-Year Experience Program (FYE). First-Year Goals Familiarize yourself with Liberal...
Supporting Education, Research and Service... The role of the Office for Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is to support members of the Old Westbury campus community in efforts to obtain external funding to advance our mission-driven commitments to education, service, and research. Chief among...
Our Mission As part of the educational mission of the college, the Old Westbury Writing Center helps students become more effective and confident writers. We assist students in developing critical thinking and writing skills important for their college careers and beyond. In individual writing...
Mission Statement The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts university that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global...
Departmental Vision We aspire to create opportunities to live, to learn, and to succeed in society Departmental Mission The Office of Residential Life is dedicated to housing students in secure residential communities and fostering an inclusive environment for learning, student success, and personal...
Old Westbury's IT team has partnered to provide free mobile applications to help ease students' access to important information and services. Each of the applications outlined below are available from either the iTunes Store or Google Play at no charge: The "Navigate Student" app helps you stay...
The changing nature of our region’s climate over the past several years had led to the potential for a recurring condition – the development of mold. Mold is a naturally occurring phenomenon and mold spores are all around us. When spores enter a room, and the conditions are right, then mold can grow...
The New York State Disaster Emergency in response to the outbreak of monkeypox that had been first declared in July 2022 expired on October 27, 2022. While the emergency situation has eased, all should be aware that monkeypox is still present in the local community. Please call the Student Health...
AUGUST 2025 Incident # Date Incident Type Location Disposition SW-002829-25 8/1/2025 Medical Emergency Woodlands Medical attention SW-002837-25 8/1/2025 Roadway Condition B-Gate Report Filed SW-002864-25 8/4/2025 Fire Alarm Woodlands Report Filed SW-002884-25 8/6/2025 Medical Emergency Campus Center...
DATE: January 18, 2023 TO: The SUNY Old Westbury Campus Community FROM: Timothy E. Sams, President RE: More than $2.7 million in funding recently awarded to support student development at SUNY Old Westbury To the Campus Community, I am very pleased to report today on two developments that further...
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Myth: Counseling is only for people who have serious emotional problems Fact: Seeing a counselor does not mean that you are mentally ill or “crazy”. Everyone has difficulties at some point in their lives, and being able to ask for help is a sign of maturity, health, and strength. Myth: Seeking...
National First-Generation Celebration Day is observed on November 8 to honor the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which expanded college opportunities for low-income and first-generation students. Started in 2017 by the Council for Opportunity in Education and The Center for First...
DATE: September 16, 2022 TO: The SUNY Old Westbury Campus Community FROM: Timothy E. Sams, President RE: National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week To the Campus Community, As the most diverse campus in the State University of New York system, SUNY Old Westbury is recognized as a leader in bringing...
SUNY Old Westbury has partnered with Educational Advisory Board (EAB) to have access to technology, research and predictive analytics that will enhance our student experience and lead to higher graduation rates and reduced student debt. We will be utilizing EAB’s student success management system...