SUNY
Education & Academia abbreviation · University
| Stands for | State University of New York |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
SUNY stands for State University of New York, a university abbreviation.
Public university system created in 1948 with 64 campuses across New York State, from research universities such as Buffalo, Stony Brook, Albany and Binghamton to community colleges and specialty schools. It is one of the largest comprehensive university systems in the US.
Example: Through the SUNY Excelsior program, many students attend tuition-free.
Usage notes
Pronounced "SOO-nee". Campuses are often named "SUNY" plus the town, such as SUNY Geneseo. The Fashion Institute of Technology and the College of Environmental Science and Forestry are also SUNY schools. CUNY is a separate system for New York City.
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