# Stenographic Institute of WNY

> A registered private business school in Buffalo, New York, founded in 1971, that trains students in court reporting and stenography. The 108-week diploma program uses a stenotype writer and computer aided transcription (CAT) and prepares graduates for careers in court reporting, freelance and deposition reporting, hearing and convention reporting, and realtime closed captioning.

## Key facts
- Location: 4525 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14226
- Phone: (716) 839-1322
- Hours: Evening classes, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
- Founded: 1971
- Program: 108 weeks (432 hours), nine core courses, graduation speed of 225 words per minute
- Tuition: $10,400 ($10,865 with fees); $865 due at registration, then $400 per month
- New classes form in September and March; transfer students may begin any month
- Online tuition payment by card through Clover

## Pages
- [Home](https://siscr.com/): Court reporting and stenography school in Buffalo, NY
- [About](https://siscr.com/about): History, what court reporting is, instructors
- [Staff](https://siscr.com/staff): Faculty and staff bios; instructors and readers directory
- [Curriculum & Grading](https://siscr.com/curriculum-grading): The nine core courses and passing standards
- [Tuition & Enrollment](https://siscr.com/tutition-enrollment): Costs, payment schedule, financial assistance, admission requirements
- [Payment](https://siscr.com/payment): Pay tuition online by card
- [Machines & Supplies](https://siscr.com/machines-supplies): Stenotype writer and equipment requirements
- [Calendar](https://siscr.com/calendar): Class start dates, closings, and open houses
- [Policies](https://siscr.com/policies): Attendance, leaves, conduct, and state disclosures
- [Contact](https://siscr.com/contact): Address, phone, hours, and message form
- [FAQs](https://siscr.com/faqs): Common questions about the program