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Morrisville
State College
State University of New York
College of Agriculture and Technology
Situated in the rolling hills of beautiful Madison
County, New York, Morrisville features a unique
mix of technology, agriculture, business and
liberal arts programs. Known for breaking
traditional ground with its innovative technology,
high-quality academic programs and faculty,
the college is one of 64 colleges in the State
University of New York (SUNY) system.
Technology plays a large part in the mission of
Morrisville State College and is integrated into
every aspect of student life. We believe that our
technology strategy better prepares Morrisville
graduates, regardless of major, to be leaders in
their fields.
MSC At A Glance
Enrollment: 3,262
Two campus locations, main campus in Morrisville
and branch campus 30 miles south in Norwich
Tuition: $4,350 per year (in-state)
Room and board: $6,800
Middle 50 percent, first-year students:
GPA: 77-85 (all students)
SAT range: 950-1090
(baccalaureate students)
Students receiving financial aid:
89 percent
Average aid package: $11,287
Male/female percentage: 54/46
Percent full-time on
Main campus: 84
Norwich campus: 48
Geographic composition:
93 percent from New York state
6 percent from out-of-state
1 percent from foreign countries
Programs of study: 74
Student-to-faculty ratio: 19:1
Average class size: 25
Number of residence halls: 11
Percent of students living
on campus: 62
Number of clubs and organizations: 42
Alumni: 44,000
Intercollegiate athletic teams: 16
Athletic affiliation: NCAA Division III
School mascot: Mustang
ACADEMICS
learn, live and think
Bigger and better With more than 70 bachelor and associate degree
programs to choose from, you’re sure to find a career
that suits you at Morrisville State College. From
The college has a variety accounting to wood products technology, these excellent
of unique laboratories: an academic programs prepare graduates to be successful in
Aquaculture Center with tanks, their future careers.
raceways, ponds, a hatchery
The college offers the following degrees: bachelor of
and mobile aquatic lab; a
technology (B.T.), bachelor of business administration
fully functional freestall dairy
(B.B.A.), associate of science (A.S.), associate of applied
farm; a high-tech Automotive
science (A.A.S.), associate of arts (A.A.) and associate of
Technology Building; an Equine
occupational studies (A.O.S.).
Center with harness racing
track, breeding and training Look around and you will see how Morrisville State
facility and three indoor riding College has integrated technology into the way students
arenas; a wood technology work, learn and live. Wireless student laptops provide
laboratory with kilns and remote access capabilities, international research
sawmill; a plastic-injection opportunities, direct access to the college library and
molding laboratory; a live its holdings, access to public databases and electronic
gaming and casino management communication capabilities. An on-campus Help Desk,
laboratory; a small-scale food staffed with knowledgeable professionals, assists students
processing plant (Nelson with laptop hardware or software problems.
Farms); and a student-operated
Morrisville State College is accredited by the Middle States
travel agency and restaurant,
Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Several
The Copper Turret, a high-
individual programs are also accredited by industry-specific
tech culinary classroom for the
boards, including the Accreditation Board for Engineering
college’s hospitality students.
and Technology,* Association of Collegiate Business Schools
and Programs, the National League for Nursing, the
American Dietetics Association and the National Institute
of Automotive Excellence.
for more information, go to:
www.morrisville.edu/academics
* 111 Marketplace, Suite 1050,
Baltimore MD 21202
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for your future
Be a network administrator. Work as a nurse. Manage a dairy or horse farm. Write
for a newspaper. Regardless of the career path you choose, Morrisville State College
will give you the knowledge and skills that you will need to succeed. Each program
offered at Morrisville features excellent and engaging faculty, modern facilities and
exciting extracurricular opportunities.
Agriculture Programs
Morrisville State College’s agriculture programs provide students with knowledge
and skills to become future leaders in their fields. Depending upon each student’s
long-term academic goals, students may concentrate more fully in a particular area of
agriculture, such as dairy or plant sciences, or choose a minor concentration such as
agricultural business or diesel technology.
Automotive and Diesel Technology Programs
Graduates leave Morrisville with a wealth of hands-on and academic experiences
designed to prepare them to become leaders in the transportation industry and to face
challenges in today’s global society. At Morrisville, outstanding professors maintain
professional contacts in the field to assure that our programs are on the forefront of
industry technology and awareness. The college has long-standing relationships with
industry leaders in the field, including Ford Motor Company and Caterpillar.
Business Programs
The associate degree programs in business are accredited by the Association
of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and offer students the
opportunity to become members of Kappa Beta Delta, a business honor society, and
Students in Free Enterprise, a leadership organization which teaches students about
free enterprise. Students also participate in the volunteer income tax service and
are involved in marketing projects for outside companies. Students also participate
in MSCEI, the Morrisville State College Entrepreneurship Institute, a student
run, faculty mentored business that offers real-world experience for students, and
affordable business solutions to local businesses.
College and University Transfer Programs
Morrisville State College is a great place to begin your academic career in a wide
variety of academic programs. Our transfer degree programs in liberal arts are
designed to give students a solid foundation in English, psychology, teacher
education, history, biology, chemistry, physics and more. The great flexibility within
these programs permits students to work closely with faculty to tailor the program to
meet their individual interests.
Computer Information Technology and Computer Science Programs
Students who graduate from the computer technology and computer science
programs at Morrisville State College may choose to seek immediate employment in
a wide range of areas, including beginning work as computer operations or Web site
managers, network administrators, computer programmers, multi-media developers,
systems analyst, database developers, IT support technicians, human resources
specialists, corporate communications managers, and may work in marketing and
for more information, go to:
retail sales, or public and government service. Many graduates will also begin the
www.morrisville.edu/academics immediate pursuit of advanced degrees in computer science, computer technologies
or other areas.
Construction, Design, and Building Programs
The building industry covers a range of occupations including building and
home design, framing and carpentry, cabinet and furniture making, lumber grading,
landscaping, estimating and sales. Practical, hands-on experience is emphasized through
coursework in construction techniques, energy systems, sanitation, masonry systems,
landscaping, plant materials, foundation concepts and surveying.
Communications Programs
Morrisville State College offers academic programs that prepares students for careers
in communications. The communications field needs graduates who possess a unique
combination of technical skills and creativity to develop publications, produce Web site
content, and create exciting and dynamic graphics and multimedia to help businesses
market their products and services. At Morrisville, students gain skills in writing and
editing, electronic photography, digital image manipulation, Web publishing, graphics
creation, animation, video production and multimedia development.
Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs
Morrisville State College graduates in these programs are qualified to pursue immediate
employment and have been immediately hired entry-level positions in manufacturing,
as laboratory assistants, draftsmen, in troubleshooting or in the sale of industrial
equipment. Morrisville State College’s rigorous engineering and engineering technology
programs provide successful transfer opportunities for graduates, most of whom go on
to complete a B.S. degree in various engineering fields.
Equine Programs
Morrisville State College’s nationally recognized equine degree programs offer students
a variety of experience that combines practical aspects, such as participating in all facets
of the college’s annual yearling sale, which grossed approximately $2 million in 2005,
with quality academic experience in the classroom. Students may concentrate
on breeding, training, nutrition, racing and equine business and management.
Health Programs
The demand for health care workers today is high and is expected to increase in the
future. Morrisville’s health programs offer several alternatives, including nursing,
massage therapy, and sports, nutrition and fitness management. Students have the
opportunity to develop the critical thinking and clinical judgment skills needed
to make superior practitioners.
Hospitality Programs
Students who graduate from Morrisville State College’s hospitality programs are
prepared for positions in a variety of hospitality fields, including tourism, restaurant
management and casino operations and may work at various jobs in hotels, country
clubs, conference centers, amusement parks, resorts and conference centers as food and
beverage directors, bar managers, food production supervisors, or general managers.
Natural Resources and Horticulture
Whether students choose forest management, managing wetlands, working
with wildlife, working in public service in parks and recreation, educating the
public, horticulture or plant science, or use agriculture as an avenue to careers in
manufacturing, agricultural business, banking, accounting and more, a degree from
Morrisville State College will take them wherever they want to go.
PROGRAMS
of study
Student
Support Services Agriculture
Agricultural Business
Construction Design and Building
Landscape Architectural Studies
Agricultural Business Development* Residential Construction
For many students, balancing Agricultural Engineering Wood Products Technology
academic and social interests can be Agricultural Mechanics
Engineering and Engineering
Agricultural Science
a challenge. The college has several Animal Science—Dairy Technologies
Dairy Management* Architectural Studies and Design
support mechanisms, including an Design and Drafting Technology
Academic Support Center, Student Automotive and Diesel Electrical Engineering Technology
Technology Engineering Science
Health Center and Career Services Automotive Technology** Mechanical Engineering Technology
and Transfer Office. Dedicated staff Diesel Technology
Diesel Equipment Technology Equine Science
assist students to ensure their time Equine Racing Management
Business
at Morrisville is productive and that Accounting
Equine Science and Management
Equine Science*
they are successful. Business Administration
Office Administration Health Programs
College and University Dietetic Technician
Morrisville also offers an Transfer Programs Health-Related Studies
Educational Opportunity Program, Massage Therapy
Liberal Arts and Sciences— Nursing
designed to open the doors to Humanities and Social Science Sports, Nutrition and
Liberal Arts and Sciences—
academic success to students who Math and Science
Fitness Management
display the potential to succeed in Teacher Education (transfer) Hospitality
-Early childhood Food Service Administration
college but have had academic or -Childhood Gaming and Casino Management
financial issues that make achieving -Adolescence Resort and Recreation
Individual Studies Service Management*
a degree more difficult. Early Childhood (Norwich only) Restaurant Management
Travel and Tourism/
Communication Technology Hospitality Management
Journalism Technology
Natural Resources
Computer Information and Horticulture
Technologies and Aquaculture and Aquatic Science
Computer Science Environmental and Natural
Application Software Development* Resources Conservation
Computer Information Systems Horticulture
Computer Science Natural Resources Conservation
Computer Systems Technology
Renewable Resources Technology*
Electronic Marketing
and Publishing*
End-User Support* * baccalaureate degree
Information Technology ** baccalaureate and
Management* associate degrees available
Network Administration*
Web Development*
for more information, go to:
www.morrisville.edu/norwich
norwich campus
The Norwich Campus of Morrisville State
College, located 30 miles southeast of the main
campus in Chenango County, serves commuter
students and offers associate degrees in
accounting, business administration, computer
information systems, computer systems
technology, individual studies, liberal arts and
sciences- humanities, liberal arts and sciences-
social science and office administration. The
Norwich Campus now offers its first standalone
degree program, an A.A.S in early childhood.
The campus also offers associate degrees,
academic concentrations and course work that
students can apply to other technical associate
or bachelor degrees at Morrisville State College.
Nursing students have the option of taking
first-year classes at either the Morrisville or
Norwich campus.
In 2006, the Norwich Campus moved to a
new, state-of-the-art facility, Roger W. Follett
Hall. Similar to academic buildings at the main
campus, Follett Hall is equipped with laptop and
wireless technology to enable students to integrate
technology into every aspect of their learning
experience.
The Norwich Campus also provides continuing
education and courses in cooperation with Central New York
employers, agencies and school districts. Courses are available
for both full- and part-time study during the college’s regularly
scheduled fall, winter, spring and summer terms.
DID
you know?
Morrisville State College was the
first college in the nation to integrate
laptops, wireless technology and
cellular phones into its campus
technology plan.
What’s next? A totally digital
environment. Morrisville is in the
process of developing integrated
access technology, which will allow
students to use devices in place of
an ID card. They will be able to get
into the dining hall, buy a soda or pay
tuition at the touch of a button!
will take you places
Facts and Figures What makes Morrisville different from other
institutions? Morrisville integrates technology into
all aspects of campus life—from the classroom to the
Between 75 and 90 percent
social scene.
of all people in the U.S. born
between 1980 and 2000 have
computers at home. Students in most curricula use IBM ThinkPad
laptop computers, both in and outside the
Fifty percent of those people have
classroom. The campus is wireless, so students may
Internet connections.
use their laptops anywhere on campus to access the
There were more than 180 million campus network
cellular wireless subscribers in the and the Internet without being confined to a
U.S. by the end of 2004. computer lab or tethered to a data outlet. In 2003,
An estimated 1 billion instant Morrisville State College became the first college in
messages are sent worldwide the nation to comprehensively replace all shared-
each day. use land line phones in the residence halls with
individual cellular phones.
By 2008, the worldwide mobile
workforce will increase to 89
In state-of-the-art facilities, students are gaining
percent of corporate professionals.
real-world experience, utilizing the latest
technology. Agricultural science majors use
Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to map fields.
Mechanical engineering technology students use
rapid-image prototyping. Gaming and casino
management students learn to use the same facial
recognition software used by large casinos and
homeland security offices.
As a result of its groundbreaking technology initiatives, the college was
ranked “America’s #1 Most-Wired” by Yahoo! Internet Life magazine for
two consecutive years, and was called “a college at the forefront of a
technological revolution” by The New York Times.
Most importantly, technology helps our students and graduates succeed by
giving them the technological expertise they need to become leaders in the
workforce. It is true–technology will
take you places. See where Morrisville for more information, go to:
State College can take you! www.morrisville.edu/technology
@ www.morrisville.edu
Visit the site and:
Apply for admission
be a part of it all!
Situated in beautiful Central New
York, the Morrisville State College
campus is a picture-perfect setting
to enjoy all four seasons. With 185
acres, the main campus includes
more than 50 buildings, multiple
athletic fields and an additional 565
Browse athletic and campus
acres of farm and woodlands.
activities schedules
Download financial aid forms The Morrisville campus has 11
Explore the college catalog residence halls which house
approximately 1,800 students—
Find driving directions
approximately two thirds of the main
Learn about degree programs campus student population. Special
arrangements include coed residence
Register for an open house
halls, partitioned double and triple
Shop at the campus store rooms, an honors house and quiet-
study residence halls. Room and
board includes the college’s cell
phone program, cable television and
use of laundry facilities.
A new residence hall, Morrisville
Commons, features apartment-
style suites equipped with air
conditioning, cable, internet access,
laundry facilities and on-site parking.
Morrisville Commons will house up
to 244 students.
Meals are available seven days a
week at the college’s award-winning
dining hall. Special theme nights are
common, and have included High Seas, A Taste of the Caribbean,
and Asian Night. Several other campus locations also offer meal
for more information, go to: options, including a new food court in the Student Activities
www.morrisville.edu/student_life building that features a pizza den, coffee bar and seating area.
GET INVOLVED
in activities on campus
Clubs and
Organizations
African Student Union Black
When it’s time to take a break from the books, there’s no lack of things Alliance (ASUBA)
Agriculture Club
to do. The college has an active campus, with extracurricular activities,
Agricultural Engineering Club
clubs and organizations for practically every interest. Agronomy Club
Alpha Delta Mu (ADM)
These range from musical and theater groups, a campus radio station, Arcadian
Architecture Club
Student Government Organization and open skating at the campus
Asian Student International
IcePlex. There are more than 40 active clubs and organizations to Association (ASIA)
choose from...one to suit every interest! Automotive Club
Brothers and Sisters in Christ
(BASIC)
Campus Activities Board (CAB)
Caribbean American Student Union
(CASU)
Casino Management Organization
(CMO)
Commuter Student Organization
(CSO)
Dairy Club
Delta Lambda Mu (DLM)
Engineering Science Society
Friars’ Drama Club
Future Teachers Club
Horticulture Club
International Food Service
Executives’ Association (IFSEA)
Intramurals/Open Recreation
Latino American Student
Organization (LASO)
Mo’ Pride
Morrisville Fisheries Society
Music Department
Newman Club
Outdoor Recreation
DID
Paragons Jazz Ensemble
Peer Educators
you know? Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
Residence Hall Association (RHA)
Resident Assistant Association
Morrisville State College’s Campus Activities Board
has been ranked in the top five in the nation. (RAA)
Ski and Snowboard Activity
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
(SME)
Student Dietetic Association (SDA)
Student Nurses Association (SNA)
Student Travel Association (STA)
Theater Department
WCVM-CaFM (Radio Station)
Wood Technology Club
Writers’ Club
join a championship team
Intercollegiate Morrisville State College offers a
Athletic Teams well-rounded intercollegiate and
intramural athletic program. If
Men you want to play a sport, either
competitively or just for fun,
Basketball
there’s something for you.
Equestrian
Football The Morrisville State College
Ice Hockey Athletic Department recently
Lacrosse made and exciting move
Soccer to NCAA Division III
Swimming and Diving competition. Morrisville State
Wrestling College begins its provisional
membership during the 2006-
2007 academic year, fielding 16
Women varsity teams.
Basketball
Equestrian The Morrisville Mustangs
Field Hockey previously competed in the
Lacrosse National Junior Athletic
Soccer Association (NJCAA).
Softball
Morrisville State College boasts
Swimming and Diving
excellent on-campus facilities
Volleyball for all students including an
indoor recreation center, two
gymnasiums, twin ice rinks,
fitness center, pool, tennis
courts, an outdoor track and several athletic fields.
for more information, go to:
www.morrisville.edu/athletics
FINANCIAL AID
scholarships and loans
Students at Morrisville State College will receive an affordable
education, regardless of financial circumstances. Through a variety
of grant, scholarship, work and loan programs, students can receive
assistance to fill the gap between the total cost of education and what
a family can afford to pay. Morrisville State College uses the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine financial
aid eligibility and rewards outstanding academic achievement through
our Academic Merit Scholarship programs.
Both need- and merit-based scholarships are available to academically
qualified students through the
Morrisville College Foundation. The
college awards Presidential Scholarships
of up to $16,000 over four years to top
students who apply early and meet the
appropriate academic criteria.
Students transferring into a
baccalaureate degree program at
Morrisville State College may apply
for a $1,000 annual award. Criteria
include the completion of at least
60 college credits and at least a 3.0
cumulative grade point average.
for more information, go to:
www.morrisville.edu/financial_aid
ADMISSION
requirements and information
Tour the Campus Students are admitted to specific academic programs rather than to a
general freshman program. Credentials are evaluated on an individual
basis and admission is granted to those with the potential for success in
All prospective students are encouraged the curriculum of their choice.
to visit Morrisville State College.
To schedule an interview or a tour, Candidates must be high school graduates or equivalent with grades
contact the Admission Office at acceptable to the major to which admission is sought. Scores in SAT/ACT
800-258-0111. To contact the Norwich examinations are required for bachelor degrees and recommended for
Campus, call 607-334-5144. associate degrees. Letters of recommendation are encouraged.
The college offers several on-campus
Evaluation of applications is conducted on a rolling basis. High school
weekend open houses in spring and
preparation requirements vary by curriculum. Acceptance is on a space-
fall. For more information or to
available basis, and some programs may close throughout the year.
register for a visit or event, browse
Morrisville State College’s Web site at
www.morrisville.edu or contact the Visit www.morrisville.edu to apply online or learn about and register
Admission Office at 800-258-0111. for admission events. Information about specific program requirements,
financial aid, scholarships and much more is also available on the Web.
Morrisville is conveniently located
within 20 minutes of New York state To speak with an admission counselor, call 800-258-0111.
Thruway exit 34. The main campus
is 30 miles from both Syracuse and
87
Utica. The Norwich campus is located
30 miles southeast of Morrisville in
Norwich, N.Y.
Rochester 90 Utica
Syracuse
Buffalo
MORRISVILLE
NORWICH Albany
81 CAMPUS
Binghamton
87
New York
Security Information Available
Morrisville State College is committed to assisting all members of our community in providing for their own safety and security. By October 1 of each year, Morrisville State
College is required to publish and distribute an annual campus security report to all current and prospective students and employees. The annual security compliance docu-
ment at Morrisville State College is called the Campus Security Report. The report contains information on campus security and personal safety, including crime prevention,
APPLY ONLINE! NYS University Police law-enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other important matters about security on campus. It also contains
statistics for the three previous calendar years on reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Morrisville
www.morrisville.edu/admission/index.htm State College and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. If you wish to receive a hard copy of the Campus Security Report,
please stop by the NYS University Police Department at Morrisville State College, located in Bailey Hall, Morrisville, NY 13408. If you would like to request that a copy be
mailed to you, please call (315) 684-6410. You may review the statistics contained in the Campus Security Report by accessing the U.S. Department of Education statistics
at http://ope.ed.gov/security. This information is required by law and is provided by the NYS University Police Department at Morrisville State College.
The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, sexual orientation, marital or parental status in employment, admission or the educational programs or activities which it operates.
Notes: Questions:
Places to Know Academic Buildings Residence Halls
Student Activities 8 Aquaculture Center 80 Cayuga Hall 43
Building (STUAC) Automotive Technology 110 East Hall 36
Hamilton Hall 31 Bailey Hall 5 Fountainview Hall 17
Whipple Administration 3 Bailey Annex 6 Helyar Hall 19
Building Bicknell Hall 1 Mohawk Hall 25
Bailey Hall 5 Brooks Hall 10 Oneida Hall 42
(University Police) Charlton Hall 45 Onondaga Hall 26
Student Health Center 9 Crawford Hall 16 Stewart Hall 18
Library 14 Dairy Complex 111-119 South Hall 20
Seneca Dining Hall 44 Equine Complex 50, 87, 108 West Hall 21
Recreation Center 104 Galbreath Hall 47 Morrisville Commons 130
IcePlex 105 Madison Hall 2
Marshall Hall 30
Spader Greenhouse 29
Shannon Hall 40
Wood Products 15
Technology Building
www.morrisville.edu
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