Mission, Vision and Values
Mission
Cayuga Community College is a supportive and inclusive institution where students are encouraged to grow, discover their highest potential, and advance their educational and professional goals.
Vision
Cayuga Community College will improve the quality of life in the communities we serve by promoting student success and providing accessible learning opportunities that lead to valuable career and transfer pathways.
Values Statement
We pursue and uphold these values with integrity.
Opportunity
We provide high-quality, affordable, accessible education that fosters openness, curiosity, and creativity in our students.
Diversity
We work to foster a sense of belonging for all members of our community by honoring all voices and perspectives and respectfully acknowledging each person comes from a unique background and has had distinct experiences.
Equity
We strive to remove barriers to student success, create an inclusive student experience, and provide support so students can achieve their full potential.
Civility
We strive to build a college community where we treat each other with respect, and all members are invited to engage in genuine discourse, active listening, and civil dialogue.
Collaboration
We pursue dynamic partnerships with industry, workforce, education, and community agencies that have a positive impact on the communities we serve.
Inspiring You to Learn and Grow
Cayuga inspires you to learn and grow. Explore for yourself why Cayuga Community College changes lives, with diverse learning opportunities to discover your passions and advance your personal and professional growth. We are Cayuga Community College!
Our History and Tradition
Cayuga Community College, a unit of the State University of New York located in Auburn and Fulton, is a two-year community college sponsored by Cayuga County and governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees.
Committed to being the community college for Cayuga and Oswego counties, the College offers transfer and career-oriented curricula on a degree and certificate basis through day, evening, online, and summer sessions. For groups such as high school students, government agencies, retirees, and industrial, business, and professional personnel, the College also offers credit and credit-free specialized instruction according to need and interest.
Founded in 1953 under the sponsorship of the Auburn City School District as Auburn Community College, it changed its official name to Cayuga County Community College in 1975, when Cayuga County assumed sponsorship.
Our campuses offer more than just a place to study. The Auburn Campus, nestled in the heart of Cayuga County in New York State’s Finger Lakes Region, and the Fulton Campus, just 10 miles from the southeast shore of Lake Ontario in Oswego County, provide a unique blend of rural and urban cultures. With a wide variety of recreational and cultural opportunities, including museums, parks, and theatrical and musical venues, and the cities of Ithaca, Syracuse, and Rochester just a short drive away, there’s always something new to explore.
Auburn Campus
Advanced Manufacturing Institute
The Advanced Manufacturing Institute is home to the instructional space and equipment essential to Cayuga’s manufacturing programs. The AMI was developed in consultation with local industrial leaders to prepare students with the curriculum and hands-on learning they need for manufacturing careers.
Cayuga Culinary Institute
The Cayuga Culinary Institute hosts the College’s Culinary Arts AAS Degree Program. Located at 161 Genesee Street, Auburn, in the Plaza of the Arts, the Institute includes classroom space and a state-of-the-art culinary kitchen with individualized cooking suites. Through expert instruction and hands-on experiences, students master food preparation, plate design, cooking techniques, menu design, and safety and sanitation methods.
Childcare Center
Cayuga Community College’s Childcare Center is located at 81 Wall Street in Auburn. The Center offers year-round programming for children aged six weeks to 5 years old and serves as the site for the Auburn School District’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten program. The facility provides curriculum-based programming with experienced staff. It is a state-licensed and Quality Star NY-accredited facility.
Falcon Park
Cayuga’s baseball, softball, and soccer athletic programs practice and compete at Falcon Park, a multi-purpose turf field in the City of Auburn. The field is also the home of the Auburn Doubledays baseball team.
Health-Business-Technical (Tech) Building
The Health-Business-Technical (Tech) Building houses IT Services and Support, computer labs, business, criminal justice, science, and technical program classrooms and labs. The Tech Building includes a state-of-the-art 32-track audio recording studio, 16-track remote recording facility, FM radio station, television studio and remote equipment, digital media lab, and production suites.
James T. Walsh Regional Economic Center/Karpinski Rotunda
The James T. Walsh Regional Economic Center/Karpinski Rotunda includes the Cayuga Community College Office of the President, Administrative Services, Human Resources, and the Cayuga County Community College Foundation/Alumni Association.
Library Building
In addition to the main facilities and resources of the Learning Commons – Library, the Library Building also houses the Learning Commons – Academic Support, the Office of Accessibility Resources, classrooms, and faculty offices.
Main Building
The Main Building houses most student services offices, including Admissions, Financial Services, Registrar, Health Services, and Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement. The offices of the division chairs and many of the faculty are in the Main Building. The Main Building also houses art studios, chemistry labs, the computer-assisted design (CAD) lab, a geographic information technology lab, a computer lab complex, electronics labs, nursing labs, a piano lab and choral suite, a student recreation room, and the Irene A. Bisgrove Community Theatre.
Nature Trail
The Nature Center includes a mile-long exercise circuit and nature trail with ponds, gardens, and a gazebo.
Spartan Hall
Spartan Hall is home to the Student Center and the college bookstore. It also houses classrooms, offices, and courts for basketball, racquetball, and volleyball, a fitness center with an aerobic super circuit, a weight training room, and locker rooms. Spartan Hall fully complies with Title IX and 504 regulations, providing equal facilities for men and women and special access and facilities for persons with disabilities.
Wellness Center & Food Pantry
The Wellness Center on the Auburn Campus offers dedicated space for students to relax, study, and meet with Cayuga’s dedicated mental health professionals. The Center also houses the Food Pantry, where students can find snacks and meals throughout the day.
Workforce Development Center
The Workforce Development Center houses College and local agencies dedicated to career and employment services for students and community members. It houses Cayuga’s Community Education and Workforce Development Office, offering standard and customized contract training for area employers.
Fulton Campus
Advanced Manufacturing Institute
Opened in 2022, the Fulton Campus Advanced Manufacturing Institute houses diverse training equipment and classroom space to support students. The AMI was developed in coordination with regional manufacturing leaders to ensure students have access to proper instruction and experience with equipment they need for a successful career.
Main Campus
Since 1994, Cayuga Community College has provided a gateway to higher education in the Oswego County region. Students can complete requirements for a host of degrees offered entirely at the Fulton Campus, a state-of-the-art facility at 11 River Glen Drive featuring classrooms, labs, student lounge space, an event center, and a stunning learning commons at the heart of the campus. The facility enables Cayuga Community College to meet the needs of Oswego County and the surrounding region for years to come.
Oswego County Law Enforcement Academy
The Academy was opened in the spring of 2025 and represents a significant partnership between the College and Oswego County. Along with hosting academy classes, the facility will connect students in the College’s Criminal Justice degree program to law enforcement agencies, facilitating their next career steps.
Wellness Center & Food Pantry
The Wellness Center on the Fulton Campus offers dedicated space for students to relax, study, and meet with Cayuga’s dedicated mental health professionals and representatives from community health agencies. The Center also houses the Food Pantry, where students can find snacks and meals throughout the day.
Cayuga Students
Students choose Cayuga for a variety of reasons. While many students pursue a degree or certificate, many take courses for other reasons: to gain specific job skills, explore an area of interest, pick up courses needed for a degree elsewhere, or prepare for transfer to another institution. With these goals in mind, Cayuga provides academic support, financial aid, and other resources to help all students with their educational progress.
Student Profile, Fall 2024
The following is a recent profile of the student population:
| Population | Total |
|---|---|
| Auburn Campus | 442 |
| Fulton Campus | 296 |
| Online | 874 |
| High School / Other | 2,047 |
| Full-Time / Part-time Ratio | 22/78% |
| First Time | 417 |
| Transfer | 392 |
| Continuing/Returning | 766 |
| Concurrent HS Enrollment | 2,084 |
| Female / Male Ratio | 59/41% |
| Residents of Cayuga or Oswego County | 71% |
| Median Age | 21 |
Campus Facilities
Two Convenient Locations.
Both Cayuga Community College campuses are easy to reach anywhere in the Northeast. The Auburn Campus is located in the City of Auburn in Cayuga County, a short drive from New York State Thruway Exit 40. The Fulton Campus is located in the City of Fulton in Oswego County.
The Cities of Auburn and Fulton are located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York.
Learn More: Detailed directions to both campuses are available on our website.
Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Cayuga Community College is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Cayuga Community College’s accreditation status is accreditation reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 26, 2025, was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission's geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.
Accreditation was first awarded in 1965 and reaffirmed in 1975, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2006, 2016, 2025.Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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Wilmington, DE 19801 - Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
The Associate in Applied Science Degree nursing program at Cayuga Community College at the Auburn and Fulton campus(es) located in Auburn NY and Fulton NY, is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
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Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate in Applied Science Degree nursing program is continuing accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
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