Wondering what a regular day at college is *actually* like?

    Not the tour version. Not the brochure version. The real thing.

    Shadow Days: Walk with a Wildcat is an immersive experience that gives 11th and 12th graders the chance to spend the day on campus with a current SUNY Poly student.

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    A tour shows you where everything is. A Shadow Day shows you what it’s like to be a student at SUNY Poly.

    Getting a firsthand look at a current student’s college experience can help you picture what your own experience could be like!

    What will you be doing during your Shadow Day?

    • Spending the day on campus with a current student and get a real look at college life
    • Going to your host's classes and learning more about the major you're interested in
    • Eating lunch at The Gathering Place, our dining hall
    • Getting advice from students and faculty as you explore your interests and post-high school plans

    Meet Our Shadow Day Hosts

    Ready for an awesome day at SUNY Poly? Here’s how to start planning:

    1

    Browse SUNY Poly students by major below and find a student you’d like to shadow.

    2

    Check your student host’s available dates and pick the one that works best for you.

    3

    Complete the registration form with a few quick questions so we can learn more about you.

    Questions? Connect with Jeff Albright, Assistant Director of Recruitment & Engagement at (315) 792-7208 or albrigj@sunypoly.edu

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