Ulster County Community College is committed to enhancing the quality of life for residents of Ulster County. That’s why is serves as a catalyst for social and economic development, promoting multicultural understanding, and demonstrating exemplary service and responsive stewardship.

SUNY Ulster is a dynamic community of learners distinguished by academic excellence, collaboration, innovation and services.

As a public, comprehensive t institution dedicated to providing affordable, accessible education, the university work within an ever-changing environment to: 

1.Augment learning through the integration and application of emerging technologies; 
2. Prepare students for success in college and in the workforce;
3. Play an active role in economic development; and
4. Prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions; 
5. Provide enrichment and lifelong learning opportunities;
6. Prepare students to live and work in a global society

Many courses, and the associate's degree programs in Individual Studies and in Computer Science, can be taken online, using a home computer, enabling students to set their own hours and pace for completing college courses. 

The College offers financial aid that includes grants, scholarships, and student loans. A lot of SUNY Ulster graduates continue their studies at four-year public and private institutions throughout the state and nation. 

Cultural programming gives you the chance to meet with and learn from leading performers, visual artists, and writers. Continuing education and services for business are additional ways SUNY Ulster contributes to the community.

This university does not guarantee acceptance into particular programs of learning. In compliance with New York State law, the College reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant when it is deemed in the best interest of the college to do so or if the College determines that the applicant does not have the ability to benefit from the College's instruction.

Through SUNY Ulster's Artist-in-Residence, Visiting Artist and Poetry Forum programs students have an array of opportunities to study with internationally-known writers, poets, visual and performing artists and musicians.