Hudson Valley Community College

Hudson Valley Community College is a public institution of higher learning located in Troy, New York. It stands as the second largest in the Capital Region of New York State, serving approximately 13,000 students per semester. The college employs over 630 full- and part-time faculty members. Hudson Valley Community College offers over 80 degree and certificate programs across three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The college is committed to providing flexible learning options, with many degree and certificate programs available online or in the evening. Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College is sponsored by Rensselaer County and is one of 30 community colleges within the State University of New York system. The college is governed by a Board of Trustees composed of 10 members appointed by the Governor, the Rensselaer County Legislature, and elected by the student body. For more information about Hudson Valley Community College, please visit their website at hvcc.edu.