Welcome! Hudson Valley Community College offers international students an excellent, affordable education at one of the largest community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system.
The college is located in Troy, New York, northeast of the state capital city of Albany. Students from more than 40 different countries study at Hudson Valley, adding to an already incredibly diverse student body. International students participate in a wide variety of student life activities such as clubs, extracurricular activities, volunteer opportunities and career development. You will also have opportunities to apply for scholarships after the first semester. There are many student support services to help you along the way.
Important Update on Federal Regulations for International Students
A new federal regulation, commonly referred to as the Final Rule, was published and scheduled to take effect on Sept. 15, 2026.
The rule would replace Duration of Status (D/S) with fixed admission periods for student and exchange visitor visa holders and update requirements related to educational objectives, including transfers, changes of major and changes in degree level.
However, on Sept. 14, 2026, at 5 p.m., a federal court issued a preliminary injunction postponing implementation of the Final Rule, including the provision that would eliminate D/S. As a result, the Final Rule will not take effect as scheduled. The injunction temporarily pauses the implementation of the Final Rule while the case proceeds and will remain in effect pending further court action or resolution of the litigation.
We will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as additional information becomes available. The Final Rule is available in the Federal Register.