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Certificate Programs

Cayuga’s certificate programs are registered with the New York State Department of Education (the number in parentheses after the program title represents the New York State Education Department HEGIS code). You may need to attend evening classes if you wish to complete a certificate program as outlined in this catalog.

Federal Gainful Employment regulations require that students receive information about potential occupations and expenses related to their certificate goals. 

See Tuition and Fees for information on tuition, fees, books, and other expenses associated with your certificate program.

These programs may be appropriate if you are seeking specific skills but have yet to decide to pursue a two-year degree.

Certificate Programs Definition

  • Vary in length of time;
  • may be pursued either full- or part-time;
  • should be started in the fall or summer to take advantage of sequential course offerings; and
  • require a cumulative average of 2.0 (C) with completion of all courses listed in the program (Some certificates require completion of certain courses with at least a C grade.)

Qualifications For a Certificate

To qualify for a certificate from Cayuga, you must:

  • Matriculate and complete the certificate requirements with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. You are matriculated if you have been formally accepted as a candidate for a certificate program.
  • Be recommended by the faculty for the certificate.
  • Earn at least 50% of the credit hours at Cayuga. Exceptions to this policy may be made in keeping with intercollegiate articulations or other inter-organizational agreements.
  • Apply for Graduation in myCayuga at least one semester before graduation to allow sufficient time to determine graduation eligibility. Failure to apply will not preclude the college from awarding a certificate to students who have completed all requirements.
  • Satisfy all financial obligations at the time of graduation.

For help with questions about transferring credit from other colleges or for information about a student’s academic record, contact the Registrar’s Office at 315-294-8516.

A prior felony conviction may hinder a student’s ability to enroll in a course or complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or meet the criteria for licensure required by certain professions.