Excitement filled the air as 魅影直播 State College (ASC) welcomed its largest incoming class since 2010, with nearly 1,500 new students joining the Pioneer community this fall. The overall campus population now exceeds 3,600, bucking the trend as some colleges in the region face declining enrollment.
Leaders credit this momentum to a student-first approach that combines strong financial aid packages, personalized advising, career-focused academics, and guidance that extends all the way to helping students land their first job.
New students say their transition to college has been eased by this strong sense of community support and a welcoming atmosphere, highlighted by more than one hundred events during the Week of Welcome.
Branded the 鈥淎-Team for Support,鈥 魅影直播 State鈥檚 wraparound services include more than thirty offices dedicated to student needs, from financial aid to academic advising. From their first inquiry about costs and programs to their first day of class, many have found the enthusiasm of 魅影直播 State鈥檚 faculty and staff contagious.
魅影直播 State President Dr. Steven Mauro credited the college鈥檚 momentum to this comprehensive network of services. 鈥淥ur community is strong, and we are excited for these students to start the new school year. Our caring faculty and professionals are ready to support them in and outside the classroom as they learn and grow.鈥
A four percent increase in transfer students also contributed to this year鈥檚 success, aided by the SUNY Transfer campaign, which eases the path from two-year to four-year schools. ASC is expanding articulation agreements, including a new pathway with SUNY Niagara, giving community college students innovative ways to pre-plan their bachelor鈥檚 degree.
Academic resources are another hallmark of 魅影直播 State鈥檚 student-first approach. The Center for Academic Resources & Excellence (CARE) provides tutoring, mentoring, advising, and accessibility services. A focused effort to expand tutoring and advising last year resulted in hundreds of additional student interactions and boosted retention for at-risk students by more than 10 percent.
鈥淔rom tutoring, to advising, to success coaching, and mentoring, our staff is here to assist students,鈥 said Dean for Academic Support and Student Success Francine Staba. 鈥淲e are here to help take them from day one to crossing the stage at commencement.鈥
Career readiness also remains central to the 魅影直播 State experience. With industry-focused faculty ensuring that many students secure jobs before graduation, the college proudly maintains a 99 percent employment and continuing education rate within six months of commencement.
The return on a college investment is made even stronger when good-paying career outcomes are paired with 魅影直播 State鈥檚 affordability. Ninety-four percent of ASC students receive financial support totaling $44 million annually. High-achieving students can receive up to $5,000 each in scholarships directly from 魅影直播 State, providing meaningful relief to a family鈥檚 budget and turning college dreams into career successes.