This degree allows you to choose coursework from a broad range of liberal arts and elective courses to meet your personal degree and transfer goals. The degree is flexible enough for you to tailor your courses based your areas of interest.
Many students use this degree to create a specific pathway to a selected transfer agreement at a four-year college or university.
Those completing the A.A. degree will have completed at least 45 credit hours of Liberal Arts coursework prior to graduation.
This degree can allow students to "mirror" coursework necessary at the four-year college of their choice. Students may fulfill the SUNY General Education requirements with this degree.
Back to top A Pathway to Other ProgramsIndividual Studies allows students to fulfill prerequisites for desired majors here at Hudson Valley (e.g. Nursing, Computer Information Systems, Engineering) as well as take other courses toward their goal.
Back to top AdvisementAcademic advisors in the Office of Student Outreach, Advisement and Retention can help you with educational planning; degree audit and course selection; scheduling tips; WIReD resources; add/drop and withdrawal decisions and registration calendar deadlines.
Office of Student Outreach, Advisement and Retention
Guenther Enrollment Services Center, Suite 231
(518) 629-7219
soaradvisement@hvcc.edu
The High School Equivalency Program (24-Credit Hour Program) is designed to serve students who have not yet completed their high school diploma and who wish to pursue a college education. A student who has not earned a high school diploma may be issued a New York State High School Equivalency Diploma if they successfully completes a specific set of 24 college credits outlined in the college catalog. Successful applicants will be admitted to the Individual Studies program.
Learn more about the High School Equivalency Program (24-Credit Hour Program) in the [Loading Admissions section of the College Catalog link…].
