DELHI - SUNY Delhi welcomed new students for orientation week Monday, Aug. 19. The 2024-25 incoming class consists of over 1,400 new students, which is the largest cohort of newly enrolled students in the college’s history, beating the previous peak year of 2017.
Delhi’s new students were selected from a pool of nearly 9,000 applicants. Over 1,100 of the undergraduate students are residential and commuting students, while 240 are enrolled in online programs. Additionally, 60 students are pursuing graduate degrees. Geographically, the incoming class represents 54 New York counties, 12 U.S. states, and four countries outside of the U.S. The most popular majors at SUNY Delhi this year are nursing, veterinary science technology, electrical construction, and biology.
During Welcome Week Orientation, new students attend academic sessions and social events to prepare them for a successful start to their college journey.
Returning students will move in the weekend before classes begin Monday, Aug. 28, bringing the total number of students at SUNY Delhi to over 3,000.