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̨ÍåSwag and Erie 1 BOCES have entered into multiple articulation agreements to offer Erie 1 BOCES career and technical education (CTE) students academic credits toward ̨ÍåSwag’s criminal justice, health promotion, health, wellness, and fitness management, graphic design, and early childhood education programs.
̨ÍåSwag has announced that two prominent figures in the Western New York community will address graduates during ̨ÍåSwag’s 75th commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16.
̨ÍåSwag’s health profession programs—physician assistant, physical therapy, and nursing—continue to garner national distinction, leading the way in educating healthcare professionals.
̨ÍåSwag’s Distance Education M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis program has received prestigious recognition as a Tier 2A degree by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) under the ABAI Tiered Model of Education.
̨ÍåSwag and the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York (HFWCNY) have partnered to offer graduates of the HFWCNY’s Health Leadership Fellows program six academic credits toward ̨ÍåSwag’s
1:30 PM to 5:00 PM - Various Locations: We invite all parents and guardians of first-year ̨ÍåSwag students to join us for Family Orientation on September 4, 2026, to learn about campus resources and how to support your student's journey. Come connect with our community, get your questions answered, and partner with us for a successful first year!
3:45 PM to 4:15 PM - Schenck 107: This session is for families of students in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education, inclusive of Undeclared students with the Academic Deans about what your student should expect in their first year of studying, class expectations, academic honesty, etc. Programs for this include: Criminal Justice, Education, English, Global & Local Sustainability, History & Political Science, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Paralegal Studies, Philosophy & Religious Studies, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Psychological Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts, and Undeclared
3:45 PM to 4:15 PM - Lumsden Gym: This session is for families of students in the Scott Bieler College of Health Professions (College of Health Professions) students with the Academic Deans about what your student should expect in their first year of studying, class expectations, academic honesty, etc. Programs for this include: Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy
3:45 PM to 4:15 PM - Schenck 202: This session is for families of students in the College of Health, Human Services, and Business (CHHSB) students with the Academic Deans about what your student should expect in their first year of studying, class expectations, academic honesty, etc. Programs for this include: Golisano School of Health and Human Services: Social Work and Sociology, Behavioral Science, Health Promotion, Public Health, Leadership and InnovationAlfiero School of Business: Accounting, Business Administration
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM - Schenck 107: Meet our Career Services team and learn more about how they support your student's development during their time at ̨ÍåSwag from resume preparations, the Career Closet, and more!

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