Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence
What it is:
The SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence (CASE) is an award that acknowledges students’ outstanding achievements. While there hasn’t been a minimum GPA requirement in a few years (this may change), candidates are expected to have demonstrated exceptional academic performance. Eligibility is based on when you will graduate. To be eligible for an award in the spring semester of 2025, a student must graduate between June 2024 and May 2025. To be eligible for an award in in the spring semester of 2026, a student must graduate between June 2025 and May 2026. Please plan accordingly if you would like to be considered for on these prestigious awards.
Who may be nominated:
As soon as the nomination period becomes open through SUNY, we will be accepting nominations of students who have best demonstrated the integration of SUNY excellence within many aspects of their lives. This may include all or some of the following areas: academics, leadership, campus involvement, community service, or the arts (creative or performing). The achievements and accomplishments should reflect why you are one of the top outstanding students SUNY-wide in any given area. Examples of achievements and accomplishments to consider may include, but are not limited to, athletics, advocacy, military service, student government, teaching and service positions, involvement in clubs and organizations, volunteer work, and research experience.
Achievements and accomplishments must have been attained during the timeframe of your current enrolment at HVCC. Awards or recognition from previous colleges, high school, or experiences before the you were enrolled at HVCC will not be considered. Nominated students with measurable, long-term accomplishments and achievements will be measured (scored) at a higher level than other achievements. Students’ achievements that affect the greater campus community and/or a large number of students and/or community members will be valued higher than other achievements.
Who Nominates:
Students can nominate themselves. Campus officials, staff, and faculty can nominate students to the SUNY CASE Selection Committee to be considered for the award. Please note that having a lot of nominations does not better your chances of being selected for the award.
Questions:
For more information, please contact Kelly in the Office of Student Affairs at: 
Phone: (518) 629-7307 / Email: k.bunkley@hvcc.edu
Check out the four students chosen last year
