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Bardavon is located at 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. Since its construction, the Bardavon has existed not only as a superb performing arts venue, but also as a cultural and educational mentor and advocate for the community's youth. On the day after its opening performance on February 1, 1869, the theatre was pressed into service to host a bazaar for the benefit of the local orphanage. By laying temporary flooring over the tops of seats in the orchestra section, the hall was transformed into an indoor fairground.
Today, out of an overall audience of 120,000, the Bardavon serves some 40,000 children and teens annually with two special school day performance series and a broad-based arts-in-education residency program both at the Bardavon, Poughkeepsie and Ulster Performing Arts Center, Kingston.
Press "Blue Button" for Children's Events and more about Bardavon in the Hudson River Valley.
The vernacular stone house now known as Clinton House State Historic Site was built in 1765. The house was actively utilized from 1777 - 1783 when Poughkeepsie was the capital of New York State and several branches of state government convened in town. After a fire in 1783, General George Washington's New Windsor Cantonment ordered carpenters to rebuild this important structure. In addition to repairs, the house was enlarged and the present stairway was constructed at this time.
Clinton House State Historic Site has foundations which are two feet thick. The walls are constructed of rough fieldstone, while the gabled ends are made of wood. It is named in tribute to George Clinton, first governor of New York State, who resided in Poughkeepsie for twenty-one years.
Mid-Hudson Children's Museum is located at 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. "Our Mission is to enlighten minds through a fun and creative learning environment where hands-on experiences spark curiosity, discovery and the joy of exploration." The Children's Museum offers two floors of hands-on exhibits.
Activities for Children Hudson River Tides Water Play Table River Town Disney Radio Station The Battle for Liberty - Hands on History Hudson River Dive Bell Sculpture: "Light aat the End of the Fallkill" IBM's Da Vinci Inventions Morse Telegraph Health Center Geography Gravity Roll Starlab Planetarium Hudson River Mural . . .
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SUNY - Dutchess Community College (DCC) is located at 53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1595 in the beautiful Hudson River Valley. DCC is situated on a 130-acre hilltop campus with fantastic scenery and a park-like setting. Graced with lovely buildings and facilities, the campus is also enhanced by beautiful landscaping and a broad array of sculptures and other art. On fair-weather days, many of the College’s 8,000 students can be seen strolling along the walkways or studying in one of the many attractive outdoor settings.
SUNY - Dutchess Community College, has been serving the residents of Dutchess County and the Hudson Valley for almost 50 years. We have the lowest tuition of any college or university in the state. Currently we offer Associate's degrees and Certificates in over 60 academic areas of study. Our curriculums include career-oriented programs as well as those designed for successful transfer to a four-year college or university. You will find a complete description of our academic offerings in the “Academics” section of our website.
Dutchess Community College, founded in 1957, provides open access to affordable, quality post-secondary education to citizens of Dutchess County and others. As a comprehensive community college, DCC offers college transfer and occupational/technical degree programs, certificate programs, lifelong learning opportunities, and service to the community. The College provides educational experiences that enable qualified students to expand their academic capabilities and further develop thinking and decision making skills.
The campus has grown over the years, winning numerous awards for its beauty and ease of access. We foster the educational experience through an excellent faculty who love teaching. The advanced technology “Smart Classrooms,” state of the art library, and the “one-stop shopping” of our student services center ensure that our students can achieve their educational and career goals. Please come and visit our campus - we offer campus tours regularly, and would be happy to arrange a visit.
One of our finest trademarks is the success of our graduates. DCC boasts an alumni family of more than 32,000 individuals, and almost 75% of these people make their home in the Hudson Valley. Some of the region's most prominent civic and community leaders are Dutchess graduates, and in many families there are second and third generation DCC students.
Summary about Dutchess Community College
DCC has the lowest tuition of any college or university in the state.
One-third of Dutchess County public high school graduates from 2005 attend DCC. This percentage is the highest of any other community college in the state, and is a testament to how highly the community values the benefit of a Dutchess education.
Of all Dutchess County residents who attend State University of New York (SUNY) colleges, 66% are enrolled at Dutchess Community College. Of all residents who attend a college in New York State full-time, 44% attend DCC. That number rises to 71% for part-time students.
Ninety-six percent of DCC graduates who transfer to a State University of New York college or university graduate with a four-year degree.
The Charles and Mabel Conklin Scholarship for Academic Excellence brings the top ten percent of the most academically talented high school graduates from Dutchess County to the College.
Our College baseball team, the Falcons, is the first community college team ever to go the Division III World Championships for three years in a row.
Four DCC athletes were named academic all-Americans for fall 2005 semester.
More than 70% of the area’s nurses and healthcare workers graduated from our nursing program.
Class sizes at Dutchess are small, with the average class size being less than 20 students.
Dutchess was the first college in the state to offer a comprehensive jointly-registered transfer program in teacher education (with SUNY New Paltz), covering birth through twelfth grade.
In 2003, DCC was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for its work to conserve energy. We are the only community college ever to be awarded the EPA’s Energy Star Partner Award.
Many DCC students take advantage of College study abroad opportunities during their semester breaks. Faculty organize these international experiences, and recent study sites have included trips to South America, Greece, Italy, Australia, England, and Jamaica.
Three 2004 engineering graduates received prestigious RPI Medal scholarships to study engineering at the Rensellear Polytechnic Institute. Our transfer students consistently achieve honors at RPI for their academic work.
Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system.
Accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges.
The faculty at DCC have a strong commitment to student success. Their dedication, coupled with our fine facilities and very affordable tuition, make Dutchess Community College an excellent choice for your college degree. Please contact us, either through this website, our on-line application or registration form, or in person by telephone or visit. We would be happy to answer any questions you have, and show you why Dutchess Community College is the college of choice for the residents of Dutchess County and the surrounding area. Press "Blue Button" to explore Dutchess Community College.
Vassar College is located in the heart of the Hudson Valley in Poughkeepsie, New York. The Hudson River Valley is known for “its mountains of wondrous grandeur, its fruitful plains, and vales of rare scenic beauty. In varied natural scenery it is scarcely surpassed by any.” Founded in 1861, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country, Vassar is renowned for pioneering achievements in education, for its long history of curricular innovation, and for the beauty of its campus.
Quick Vassar Facts Students 2,400 students; approximately 60% come from public high schools, 40% from private schools (both independent and religious). In recent freshman classes, students of color have comprised up to 21-26% of matriculants. International students from over 45 countries comprise 7% of the student body.
Faculty More than 260 faculty members, virtually all holding the doctorate or its equivalent. All classes are taught by faculty members. The student-faculty ratio is 9:1, average class size, 17. More than 70% of the faculty live on campus or nearby; one or two faculty families live in each residence hall as House Fellows.
Curriculum Students may concentrate in a single discipline, an interdepartmental or multidisciplinary program, or they may design an independent major. There is no "core curriculum." Students must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language, successfully complete at least one quantitative course, and, in the first year, successfully complete a writing-intensive course (chosen from about 20 options).
Campus 1,000 picturesque acres ranging from the manicured lawns and formal gardens of the main campus to the meadows and woodlands of the Vassar Farm. Over 100 academic and residential buildings ranging in style from collegiate gothic to modernist, including two National Historic Landmarks. Most recent addition: the Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film, with state-of-the-art screening rooms, studios, and productions facilities.
Campus Life 98% of students live on campus (housing is guaranteed). Over 100 student-run organizations and clubs, including WVKR-FM radio; debate; a volunteer network; dance, theater, and comedy troupes; classical, jazz, gospel, a cappella, and rock groups; nearly a dozen student publications; and a broad spectrum of ethnic, religious, and political groups. About 1,650 campus-wide events annually, including guest lecturers, visiting artists, performers, workshops, athletic events, and concerts.
After Vassar 75-80% of Vassar graduates plan to pursue advanced study within 5 years of graduation. Graduates are accepted regularly at top-ranking schools of law, medicine, business, and education. Vassar is a leader in producing Ph.D. candidates. Admission is highly selective. The primary criterion is academic ability as demonstrated by superior performance in high school; about 90% of matriculated students ranked in the top 20% of their high school classes.
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McCann Memorial Golf Course is a public golf course, located at 155 Wilbur Blvd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 in Dutchess County. McCann is an 18-hole course originally built in 1972 and designed by architect William Mitchell. The course was redesigned in 2001 by Stephen Kay. Press "Blue Button" for course rates, scorecard, course layout and more.
McCann Memorial Golf Course is rated: 4 Stars in "Places to Play" by Golf Digest Best Golf Course Hudson Valley 2007 by Hudson Valley Magazine
Casperkill Golf Club is located at 2320 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Casperkill's public golf course, built in 1944, was designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr. The course graciously makes use of the rolling hills with elevated tees, manicured valley fairways and well-bunkered, terraced greens that make each round a new challenge.
Set in the rolling countryside of the Hudson River Highlands of Dutchess County, the Casperkill Golf Club offers the ideal golf experience. We offer a classic Robert Trent Jones challenge, rated four stars by Golf Digest. You will understand why after playing here amidst tranquil ponds, magnificent ancient oaks, and the meandering Casperkill Creek. Press "Blue Button" for rates, online tee times, range programs and more.
Golf Course Attractions Golf only facility 18-hole championship golf course 6690 yards / par 72 _____________________
Club rental Dress code Driving range Lessons Pro shop Riding cart rental
The College Hill Golf Course is located at 41 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12602. The 9-hole College Hill Golf Course features 2600 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 34. The course rating is 32.2 and it has a slope rating of 111. Designed by William F. Mitchell, ASGCA, the College Hill golf course opened to the public in 1933.
Golf Course Attractions 9-hole golf course Back tees = 2600 yards / par 34 Course rating/slope = 32.2/111 _____________________
Club rental Dress code Golf carts (electric carts available) Greens = Bent grass Fairways = Poa annua grass Lessons Pro shop Pull cart rental Putting green Riding cart rental Walking the course allowed
Vassar Golf Course is located at 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 in Dutchess County. Vassar Golf Course is a 9-hole public golf course situated on the beautiful Vassar College campus. Established in 1930, the course offers a scenic 2,500 yard layout with beautiful mature trees, character and charm. Vassar is a very enjoyable walking course; however, golf carts are available. Press "Blue Button" for more about Vassar Golf.
The vernacular stone house now known as Clinton House State Historic Site was built in 1765. The house was actively utilized from 1777 - 1783 when Poughkeepsie was the capital of New York State and several branches of state government convened in town. After a fire in 1783, General George Washington's New Windsor Cantonment ordered carpenters to rebuild this important structure. In addition to repairs, the house was enlarged and the present stairway was constructed at this time.
Clinton House State Historic Site has foundations which are two feet thick. The walls are constructed of rough fieldstone, while the gabled ends are made of wood. It is named in tribute to George Clinton, first governor of New York State, who resided in Poughkeepsie for twenty-one years.
The vernacular stone house now known as Clinton House State Historic Site was built in 1765. The house was actively utilized from 1777 - 1783 when Poughkeepsie was the capital of New York State and several branches of state government convened in town. After a fire in 1783, General George Washington's New Windsor Cantonment ordered carpenters to rebuild this important structure. In addition to repairs, the house was enlarged and the present stairway was constructed at this time.
Clinton House State Historic Site has foundations which are two feet thick. The walls are constructed of rough fieldstone, while the gabled ends are made of wood. It is named in tribute to George Clinton, first governor of New York State, who resided in Poughkeepsie for twenty-one years.
Mid-Hudson Children's Museum is located at 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. "Our Mission is to enlighten minds through a fun and creative learning environment where hands-on experiences spark curiosity, discovery and the joy of exploration." The Children's Museum offers two floors of hands-on exhibits.
Activities for Children Hudson River Tides Water Play Table River Town Disney Radio Station The Battle for Liberty - Hands on History Hudson River Dive Bell Sculpture: "Light aat the End of the Fallkill" IBM's Da Vinci Inventions Morse Telegraph Health Center Geography Gravity Roll Starlab Planetarium Hudson River Mural . . .
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Poughkeepsie Galleria is located at 2001 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 in Dutchess County. Poughkeepsie Galleria is currently the largest and most dominant enclosed shopping center in Dutchess. You will find an impressive selection of retail stores and services and restaurants. The mall is nearly twice the size of the next largest retail center in the county, attracting visitors throughout Dutchess County, west across the Hudson, and east into Connecticut. Press "Blue Button" for more about shopping at the Galleria.
Poughkeepsie Plaza is located at 2600 South Road, Route 9, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 in Dutchess County. Visit Poughkeepsie Plaza, an enclosed one-level plaza with easy access featuring locally owned & operated stores including: Marshalls, Famous Footwear, Joann Fabrics & Crafts, Modells Sporting Goods, Pat's Hallmark, UPS Store, Toys "R" Us, restaurants, bakery. Shop at sensational national chain stores and unique one-of-a-kind family-owned specialty shops, enjoy fantastic food stores and restaurants, there's something for everyone at the Poughkeepsie Plaza. Press "Blue Button" for more about shopping at Poughkeepsie Plaza.
Cosimo's Trattoria & Bar, serving Italian food, is located at 120 Delafield Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. Press "Blue Button" to check out our menu and learn more about Cosimo's Italian cuisine.
River Station, a steak and seafood restaurant, is located at 1 Water Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. River Station is a waterfront restaurant, offering outdoor dining overlooking the Mid-Hudson Bridge and the Walkway Over The Hudson bridge. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more about River Station restaurant.
Note: River Station restaurant is within walking distance of Bardavon in Poughkeepsie.
Bardavon 1869 Opera House is located at 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. The Bardavon 1869 Opera House is a leading performance venue that presents touring artists of the highest quality in theater, dance, music, opera, and other performance genres. The Bardavon also strives to foster the development and presentation of new works. Each season the Bardavon's diverse offerings include Mainstage shows, Hudson Valley Philharmonic concerts, educational Daytime Performances, School Residencies as well as Community Service events. This variety ensures that the Bardavon is accessible to all who seek entertaining and inspiring live performances.
Since its construction in 1869 as the Collingwood Opera House, the Bardavon has taken a piece of each era in its long lifetime with it into the future. They have defined the Bardavon's distinctive position in the history of a community, a nation, an art form. Transformed from a 19th Century performance hall and gathering place into a movie palace in 1923, the theatre was retrieved from demolition in 1976 to become the leading performing arts and cinema venue of the Hudson Valley region that it is today. The stage has seen the great performers from all these eras: Mark Twain, Sarah Bernhardt, John Philip Sousa, the Barrymores, Martha Graham, Frank Sinatra, Milton Berle, Tommy Dorsey and more recently Dizzy Gillespie, Ballet Hispanico, Patti Smith, Pinchas Zukerman, Greg Allman, James Earl Jones, Harry Belafonte and many, many more. Press "Blue Button" for Bardavon calendar, tickets, information, and more about the Bardavon.
For your dining pleasure, select a restaurant within walking distance of Bardavon, or a restaurant that is just a short drive from the theatre.
Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) is located at 601 Broadway, Kingston NY 12401, Ulster County in the Hudson River Valley. The Hudson Valley Philharmonic features among the finest classically trained musicians in the area. This regional orchestra has set the standard for classical music in the Greater Hudson Valley for over forty years.
On June 3, 1999 the Hudson Valley Philharmonic officially became a Bardavon subsidiary. The Bardavon's main challenge for the Hudson Valley Philharmonic is developing new audiences for classical music. Toward meeting this challenge, and equally important in its own right, is the continuing evolution of the HVP Young People's Concerts/Classroom to Concert program, which was redesigned by a Juilliard/NY Philharmonic teaching artist in 1999. Each year, this program provides thousands of regional school children with thoroughly enjoyable hands-on experiences with superb music while also building symphony audiences of tomorrow.
Today, a full season of HVP Symphony Concerts Series performances can be enjoyed in an elegant setting with superb acoustics at the Bardavon and our “second stage”, the Ulster Performing Arts Center/Broadway Theater. The orchestra also makes regular guest appearances at festival venues, including: SUNY/New Paltz PianoSummer, the Bowdoin Park pavilion of Dutchess County , and Bethel Woods Center for the Performing Arts. Press "Blue Button" for Tickets, and more about Bardavon and the Hudson Valley Philharmonic.
Econo Lodge is located at 2625 South Road (Route 9), Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 in Dutchess County. Econo Lodge is near Marist and Vassar colleges. Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley on U.S. Highway 9, the Econo Lodge hotel is near popular attractions, such as the Poughkeepsie Galleria and Hudson River Cruises. The famous Culinary Institute of America's fine cuisine is located just seven miles from this Poughkeepsie, NY hotel.
Visitors will enjoy the beautiful landscapes of many nearby historic mansions and estates including: Staatsburgh State Historic Site, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, and the Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site. Visit college campuses, including Vassar College and Marist College. The Mid-Hudson Civic Center and United States Military Academy at West Point are also nearby.
Holiday Inn Express is located at 2750 South Road, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. "When it comes to comfort and convenience among Hudson Valley hotels, the Holiday Inn Express® Poughkeepsie hotel is a good choice. Our hotel's central location is minutes from leading area businesses and attractions, making our accommodations perfect for corporate and leisure travelers.
Holiday Inn Express is close to The Culinary Institute of America, IBM, Vassar College, Marist College and St. Francis and Vassar hospitals. While vacationing in the Hudson Valley, you can make plans to see sights like the Vanderbilt Mansion and FDR Presidential Library, which are just a short drive from us on Route 9. Don't miss Locust Grove, the birthplace of Morse Code inventor Samuel B. Morse, which is located just across the street from us. Since it's a 90-minute train ride to Grand Central Station in New York City, you can make an easy trip into the Big Apple for a day of fun."
For your dining pleasure, select from one of the many excellent cafes and fine restaurants in Poughkeepsie and nearby towns. Press "Blue Button" for reservations, photos, and more about this hotel in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Mid-Hudson Children's Museum is located at 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. "Our Mission is to enlighten minds through a fun and creative learning environment where hands-on experiences spark curiosity, discovery and the joy of exploration." The Children's Museum offers two floors of hands-on exhibits.
Activities for Children Hudson River Tides Water Play Table River Town Disney Radio Station The Battle for Liberty - Hands on History Hudson River Dive Bell Sculpture: "Light aat the End of the Fallkill" IBM's Da Vinci Inventions Morse Telegraph Health Center Geography Gravity Roll Starlab Planetarium Hudson River Mural . . .
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The Artist’s Palate, Bistro & Wine Bar, is located at 307 Main Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. The concept of The Artist’s Palate is a comfortable, affordable restaurant focused on seasonality. The restaurant showcases the owners' passion for food as well as the talented artists of the Hudson Valley. The Artist’s Palate strives to provide its customers with the freshest local produce and ingredients as possible, while still providing affordable, reasonable prices. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more about the Artist’s Palate Bistro & Wine Bar.
Note: The Artist’s Palate restaurant is within walking distance of Bardavon in Poughkeepsie.
The word is: New York City dining experience in Poughkeepsie. Great food and atmosphere.
Wrapsody Grill & Market is located at 53 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. Wrapsody Grill & Market offers specialty sandwiches, wraps, hand-packed burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, breakfast all day, fresh salads, homemade soups and more.
Caffe Aurora is located at 145 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. Caffe Aurora offers cakes, pastries, amaretti, biscotti, and more delicious desserts. Press "Blue Button" for more about Caffe Aurora.
The Artist’s Palate, Bistro & Wine Bar, is located at 307 Main Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. The concept of The Artist’s Palate is a comfortable, affordable restaurant focused on seasonality. The restaurant showcases the owners' passion for food as well as the talented artists of the Hudson Valley. The Artist’s Palate strives to provide its customers with the freshest local produce and ingredients as possible, while still providing affordable, reasonable prices. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more about the Artist’s Palate Bistro & Wine Bar.
Note: The Artist’s Palate restaurant is within walking distance of Bardavon in Poughkeepsie.
The word is: New York City dining experience in Poughkeepsie. Great food and atmosphere.
Caffe Aurora is located at 145 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. Caffe Aurora offers cakes, pastries, amaretti, biscotti, and more delicious desserts. Press "Blue Button" for more about Caffe Aurora.
Cold Stone Creamery, serving unique ice cream, has several locations in Dutchess County. Press "Blue Button" for Cold Stone store locator, nutrition information, Kosher certification, and more.
Cosimo's Trattoria & Bar, serving Italian food, is located at 120 Delafield Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. Press "Blue Button" to check out our menu and learn more about Cosimo's Italian cuisine.
Milanese Restaurant, serving Italian food, is located at 115 Main Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more about Milanese Restaurant.
Note: Milanese Restaurant is within walking distance of Bardavon in Poughkeepsie.
The Palace Diner, serving 24/7, is located at 194 Washington Street, in the historic downtown district of Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. We are next door to Marist College and St. Francis Hospital. "Fresh fish and produce are delivered daily and we choose our meats and poultry from the finest purveyors. Our in house bakery produces the cakes, breads, pies and pastries we’re famous for every day. All our dishes are made from scratch, from our soups to our sauces, our pancakes to our roasts." Press "Blue Button" for more about our bakery, fresh food, menus, take out and the Palace Diner.
Spanky's, serving Cajun cuisine, is located at 85 Main Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more about Spanky's restaurant.
Note: Spanky's restaurant is within walking distance of Bardavon in Poughkeepsie.
River Station, a steak and seafood restaurant, is located at 1 Water Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. River Station is a waterfront restaurant, offering outdoor dining overlooking the Mid-Hudson Bridge and the Walkway Over The Hudson bridge. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more about River Station restaurant.
Note: River Station restaurant is within walking distance of Bardavon in Poughkeepsie.
SUNY - Dutchess Community College (DCC) is located at 53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1595 in the beautiful Hudson River Valley. DCC is situated on a 130-acre hilltop campus with fantastic scenery and a park-like setting. Graced with lovely buildings and facilities, the campus is also enhanced by beautiful landscaping and a broad array of sculptures and other art. On fair-weather days, many of the College’s 8,000 students can be seen strolling along the walkways or studying in one of the many attractive outdoor settings.
SUNY - Dutchess Community College, has been serving the residents of Dutchess County and the Hudson Valley for almost 50 years. We have the lowest tuition of any college or university in the state. Currently we offer Associate's degrees and Certificates in over 60 academic areas of study. Our curriculums include career-oriented programs as well as those designed for successful transfer to a four-year college or university. You will find a complete description of our academic offerings in the “Academics” section of our website.
Dutchess Community College, founded in 1957, provides open access to affordable, quality post-secondary education to citizens of Dutchess County and others. As a comprehensive community college, DCC offers college transfer and occupational/technical degree programs, certificate programs, lifelong learning opportunities, and service to the community. The College provides educational experiences that enable qualified students to expand their academic capabilities and further develop thinking and decision making skills.
The campus has grown over the years, winning numerous awards for its beauty and ease of access. We foster the educational experience through an excellent faculty who love teaching. The advanced technology “Smart Classrooms,” state of the art library, and the “one-stop shopping” of our student services center ensure that our students can achieve their educational and career goals. Please come and visit our campus - we offer campus tours regularly, and would be happy to arrange a visit.
One of our finest trademarks is the success of our graduates. DCC boasts an alumni family of more than 32,000 individuals, and almost 75% of these people make their home in the Hudson Valley. Some of the region's most prominent civic and community leaders are Dutchess graduates, and in many families there are second and third generation DCC students.
Summary about Dutchess Community College
DCC has the lowest tuition of any college or university in the state.
One-third of Dutchess County public high school graduates from 2005 attend DCC. This percentage is the highest of any other community college in the state, and is a testament to how highly the community values the benefit of a Dutchess education.
Of all Dutchess County residents who attend State University of New York (SUNY) colleges, 66% are enrolled at Dutchess Community College. Of all residents who attend a college in New York State full-time, 44% attend DCC. That number rises to 71% for part-time students.
Ninety-six percent of DCC graduates who transfer to a State University of New York college or university graduate with a four-year degree.
The Charles and Mabel Conklin Scholarship for Academic Excellence brings the top ten percent of the most academically talented high school graduates from Dutchess County to the College.
Our College baseball team, the Falcons, is the first community college team ever to go the Division III World Championships for three years in a row.
Four DCC athletes were named academic all-Americans for fall 2005 semester.
More than 70% of the area’s nurses and healthcare workers graduated from our nursing program.
Class sizes at Dutchess are small, with the average class size being less than 20 students.
Dutchess was the first college in the state to offer a comprehensive jointly-registered transfer program in teacher education (with SUNY New Paltz), covering birth through twelfth grade.
In 2003, DCC was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for its work to conserve energy. We are the only community college ever to be awarded the EPA’s Energy Star Partner Award.
Many DCC students take advantage of College study abroad opportunities during their semester breaks. Faculty organize these international experiences, and recent study sites have included trips to South America, Greece, Italy, Australia, England, and Jamaica.
Three 2004 engineering graduates received prestigious RPI Medal scholarships to study engineering at the Rensellear Polytechnic Institute. Our transfer students consistently achieve honors at RPI for their academic work.
Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system.
Accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges.
The faculty at DCC have a strong commitment to student success. Their dedication, coupled with our fine facilities and very affordable tuition, make Dutchess Community College an excellent choice for your college degree. Please contact us, either through this website, our on-line application or registration form, or in person by telephone or visit. We would be happy to answer any questions you have, and show you why Dutchess Community College is the college of choice for the residents of Dutchess County and the surrounding area. Press "Blue Button" to explore Dutchess Community College.
Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) is located at 601 Broadway, Kingston NY 12401, Ulster County in the Hudson River Valley. The Hudson Valley Philharmonic features among the finest classically trained musicians in the area. This regional orchestra has set the standard for classical music in the Greater Hudson Valley for over forty years.
On June 3, 1999 the Hudson Valley Philharmonic officially became a Bardavon subsidiary. The Bardavon's main challenge for the Hudson Valley Philharmonic is developing new audiences for classical music. Toward meeting this challenge, and equally important in its own right, is the continuing evolution of the HVP Young People's Concerts/Classroom to Concert program, which was redesigned by a Juilliard/NY Philharmonic teaching artist in 1999. Each year, this program provides thousands of regional school children with thoroughly enjoyable hands-on experiences with superb music while also building symphony audiences of tomorrow.
Today, a full season of HVP Symphony Concerts Series performances can be enjoyed in an elegant setting with superb acoustics at the Bardavon and our “second stage”, the Ulster Performing Arts Center/Broadway Theater. The orchestra also makes regular guest appearances at festival venues, including: SUNY/New Paltz PianoSummer, the Bowdoin Park pavilion of Dutchess County , and Bethel Woods Center for the Performing Arts. Press "Blue Button" for Tickets, and more about Bardavon and the Hudson Valley Philharmonic.
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