Mohawk Valley Gives 
Since its founding in 1966, SUNY Poly has grown from offering graduate programs in borrowed classrooms to becoming a premier, research-intensive university with nearly 3,000 students. We are a place where science, technology, the arts, and innovation intersect—where education is applied to solve society’s grand challenges and strengthen the well-being of our community.
This year, during Mohawk Valley Gives, our goal is to raise $10,000 in support of SUNY Poly student success initiatives. Every gift—large or small—directly supports programs that make a daily difference in our students’ lives, including:
- Student Scholarships
- Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
- SUNY Poly Emergency Fund
- Poly Pantry
- ASAP/ACE Program
- …and more!
Your generosity ensures that SUNY Poly remains a welcoming, inclusive place where students can thrive academically, socially, and personally. Gives can be made starting Monday, September 15 and end late on Friday, September 19.
Class of 1975 Challenge
In 1975, SUNY Poly celebrated its very first graduating class, a trailblazing group of students who set the stage for generations to follow. To honor this inaugural class and their lasting impact, we are proud to launch the Class of 1975 Challenge.
We’ve set a goal to raise $10,000, and once we reach it, a generous donor will contribute an additional $10,000 in matching funds. That means together, we can double the impact and create a lasting legacy, such as a new student scholarship or another meaningful project honoring the determination and spirit of our first graduates.
By contributing, you help honor our history while empowering today’s students to carry the SUNY Poly tradition forward. You can make a gift by making a gift online or you can send checks to the SUNY Poly Foundation. Gifts can be made for the fundraised by Saturday, September 20.
The SUNY Poly Foundation is a 501©(3) not-for- profit corporation established in 1974 for the purpose of encouraging philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, foundations and other organizations in order to provide scholarships to honor high-achieving students, assist faculty and staff in enhanced learning, strengthen our endowment for the future and advance campus development. All Foundation scholarships are merit based and require no application process. Awards are given at the discretion of the Foundation and student eligibility.
The Foundation Board of Directors, comprised of alumni, college representatives, and community leaders, provide exemplary leadership and are responsible for the financial health and fiscal management of the Foundation. We invite you to contact us for more information about on the Foundation and Board of Directors.
