Degree Programs

The Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York has authorized Cayuga Community College to grant the Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees.

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

Each degree program listed in this catalog complies with state-mandated General Education requirements. These requirements apply to all students who matriculated in these programs as of fall 2001 or later. Students who entered before fall 2001 should contact their division chair to ascertain how these changes will affect their chosen program of study.

If you wish to transfer after completing your degree at Cayuga, be advised that certain upper-division college programs may require basic preparation in the liberal arts and sciences, mathematics, science, and business. According to the Board of Regents for the State of New York, at least three-quarters of the credits for an AA degree, one-half of the credits for an AS degree, and one-third of the credits for an AAS degree must be in liberal arts and sciences.

Career information is available in publications such as the Occupational Outlook Handbook and other sources in the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement and the College Library. For assistance with planning, you should also contact the Coordinator for Transfer and Articulation in the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement.

Qualifications For a Degree

To qualify for a degree from Cayuga, you must:

• Matriculate and complete the degree requirements (including General Education) with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. You are matriculated if you have been formally accepted as a candidate for a degree program.
• 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.
• Be recommended by the faculty for the degree.
• 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 degree to students who have completed all requirements.
• Satisfy all financial obligations at the time of graduation.