Admissions

In this section:

• Admission to Cayuga
• Placement Testing
• Transfer Policy
• Prior Learning Credit
• Nursing Program
• International Students
• Matriculated vs. Non-Matriculated
• Registering for Courses
• Readmission

The Admissions Process

Step 1: Choose a Major

Cayuga offers over 40 degree programs housed within five academic schools. 

Step 2: Select a Campus

Once you have decided on a degree program, you will need to select a campus. The Auburn campus is located in Auburn, NY, and the Fulton campus is located in Fulton, NY. We also offer many degree programs that can be completed entirely online.  

Most programs are offered on each campus, and some programs are offered on select campuses. Contact Admissions for more details by emailing us at admissions@cayuga-cc.edu.

Step 3: Submit Your Application

It is recommended that you apply online. You will be required to enter your Social Security number and have a valid email address. Failure to submit your SSN will impact your eligibility for financial aid. Social Security numbers are also required for Federal Tax Reporting purposes. State University of New York (SUNY) policy prohibits Cayuga Community College admission applications from inquiring into an applicant’s prior criminal history. After acceptance, the College shall inquire whether the student has previously been convicted of a felony if such an individual seeks participation in clinical or field experiences, internships, or study abroad programs. The information required to be disclosed under SUNY policy regarding such felony convictions shall be reviewed by a standing campus committee consistent with the legal standards articulated in New York State Corrections Law.

We ask that you select at time of application your anticipated part-time or full-time studies, however you can make that decision at the time of registration. Cayuga’s application is free and easy to complete.

Step 4: Send Additional Documents

Request and submit the following documents to the Admissions office (see the address below):

• Request an official transcript from your high school. If you have received a High School Equivalency Diploma (GED/TASC), please send a copy* of the diploma and your scores. High school transcripts must be sent directly from your high school to be considered official. They can be sent through your school’s electronic service, by email to admissions@cayuga-cc.edu, or by postal mail.
• Homeschool students must submit one of the two documents:
• An official letter on district letterhead sent directly from the relevant district superintendent certifying the student has completed the equivalent instruction for a high school diploma pursuant to Section 100.10 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
• A completed SUNY Cayuga Community College Home-School Superintendent Sign-Off Form to be sent directly from the relevant district superintendent’s office.
• If available, submit an official Advanced Placement score report, CLEP scores, or International Baccalaureate exam results.
• Request official transcripts from each college attended, including college courses taken in high school, be sent to the Admissions Office at the same address.
• If your high school diploma was from outside the United States, submit a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Educational Credential Evaluation from an accredited agency listed below:

• The New York State Department of Education does not recognize a high school program of correspondence study completed by a New York resident. Therefore, based on this policy, Cayuga Community College cannot accept completion of correspondence school online study as the equivalent of a high school diploma for New York State residents.
• If you received an Individualized Education Program (I.E.P) Diploma or a CDOS Commencement Credential or earned your high school diploma online, please contact the Admissions Office at 1-866-598-8883.

* The Admissions Office reserves the right to request Official GED transcripts and diplomas if we are unable to verify the authenticity of a copy.

Admissions Mailing Address

197 Franklin Street
Auburn, NY 13021

The Admissions Office at Cayuga Community College can be reached by phone at 1-866-598-8883 or via email at admissions@cayuga-cc.edu.

Step 5: Application Review and Evaluation

Cayuga has open rolling admission. Completed application files for Fall and Spring terms are reviewed in the order they were received by the Admissions Office. The Nursing application review window is from October 1 to January 15 each year. Admissions Decisions are delivered via email. We recommend that students considering Cayuga Community College attend an information session, Open House, or schedule a campus visit to see why Cayuga is the right fit for you. 

Placement Testing

The Admissions Office completes Mathematics and English course placement through official transcript review. Completing a placement test may be necessary at the discretion of Admissions and to challenge the placement level. Guidelines for placement are set by Cayuga Community College mathematics and English faculty. Guidelines for math placement include a review of high school mathematics grades, transferring equivalent college mathematics courses from an accredited institution, or completing a mathematics placement test. Guidelines for English placement include the review of high school grade point averages, transferring equivalent college English courses from an accredited institution, or completing an English placement test.

Cayuga’s Admissions Office will notify students at the time of acceptance if testing is required. NOTE: Acceptance by the College does not guarantee admission into any given degree program. You may be required to take additional preparatory coursework before acceptance into a specific program. Advisement regarding special preparation will be done during the registration process. However, you are encouraged to meet with an admissions representative to discuss any special preparation needed.

Students interested in Honors Study should meet with an Admissions Representative or an Academic Coach.

NOTE: For more information regarding academic success services, visit our website for updates and contact information.

Transfer Policy

The Registrar’s Office is responsible for evaluating all official college transcripts from students wishing to apply previous college coursework to current degree or certificate programs. 

The process is as follows:

1. Official academic transcripts from post-secondary institutions accredited by the New York State Education Department or a regional or national accreditation agency recognized by AACRAO, are evaluated for transfer credit.
2. Official test scores, as recognized by the American Council on Education (ACE), are evaluated for applicable transfer credit.
3. Only courses with a grade of C- (or higher) or a numeric value of 1.7 (or higher) that meet the student’s program of study requirements will be considered for transfer into Cayuga and appear as transfer credit on official academic transcripts. (No grades from previous colleges will be displayed or calculated into the student’s cumulative grade point average at Cayuga).
4. Credit transferred will be converted to semester hours, and when a partial credit hour results from the conversion, it will be rounded down to the nearest whole credit.
5. To receive a certificate or degree from Cayuga Community College, 50% of the required credits must be earned at Cayuga.

Upon review of your transcript(s), credits accepted for transfer into a Cayuga degree program may be viewed in your myCayuga account using your C-number and password. Contact the Help Desk if you have questions about myCayuga access. If you wish to challenge this review, you may do so by contacting the Registrar’s Office. You may be asked to submit a course description and course syllabus for review by the appropriate division chair to determine whether the course is similar in content to a Cayuga course. The division chair will render a decision to the Registrar’s Office.

Note: Transfer credit for Early Childhood or Education course credit will only be granted after the transcript is reviewed by the Education Coordinator or Division Chair.

Student Transfer Appeal Process

If you do not agree with Cayuga’s decision on the granting or placement of credit that you earned at a prior SUNY institution, you have the right to submit an appeal to the Registrar’s Office.

Visit the SUNY Student Appeal Process page for more information.

Prior Learning Credit

Academic Credit by Evaluation of Certificates, Military and Workforce Development Trainings and Credentials, Challenge Exams, and Published Exams

Cayuga Community College recognizes and encourages Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) as a valid way for students to document college-level learning outside of traditional college coursework. CPL recognizes non-credit training and knowledge acquisition; it increases access to and success in higher education by decreasing time to degree completion that may result in cost savings for the student. Cayuga has established policies and procedures that enable students to earn academic credit toward associate degree completion through CPL. Each CPL method by which Cayuga accepts credits has an individual, detailed policy. Some degree programs may have more stringent requirements and students should consult with the CPL coordinator or designee prior to pursuing a CPL method for acquiring credit.

The standards for CPL transfer credits are listed below:

1. Credit will only be granted for courses meeting current degree requirements for the program in which the student is matriculating. A student may, however, request a “what-if analysis” to determine what effect changing their degree/major would have on total credits accepted. Depending on the degree program, CPL may or may not apply regardless of successful completion of the CPL process.
2. The number of CPL credits awarded is based on the transfer policy stated in the College catalog.
3. There may be fees associated with the CPL process. CPL fees are available in the College catalog and the College’s tuition and fee schedule.
4. CPL will be clearly noted on student transcripts as transfer credit.
5. SUNY institutions may not reject transfer credits solely based on the fact that credits were obtained through CPL. However, there may be limitations, and students are advised to check with the transferring institution before proceeding. It is the responsibility of the student to discuss transfer potential with their intended transfer institution.

Types of CPL allowed:

A. Credit by Evaluation of Credential Review

POLICY

Cayuga defines Credit by Evaluation of Credential Review as college credit earned through documentation of college-level learning gained through employment or extensive experience in a specific field. The student must demonstrate knowledge or show evidence of satisfactory participation in and completion of workplace job-training and/or military programs, licenses and/or certifications that match the depth and rigor of student learning outcomes of academic courses offered at Cayuga.

1. Accepted credentials must be current and issued by a recognized organization.
2. Third-party reviews by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) are accepted. Student veterans and active-duty military may earn academic credit from military training documented in American Army Registry Transcripts (AARTS) and Joint Military Transcripts, from the Community College of the Air Force and the Coast Guard Institute, or a DD-214 form.
3. The College reserves the right to disallow credit by credential review in any program where to accept such credit may not be in the best interest of the student’s ability to complete a specific degree due to the sequential nature of specific course material embedded in these programs.

PROCEDURES

Check the college website to see if your credential is currently accepted.

• For currently accepted non-credit credentials, a student must present their Workforce transcript or current credential to Cayuga Admissions.
• Admissions forwards credentials documents to Registrars for evaluation and posting of any applicable transfer credit.
• If a student decides to pursue CPL for a credential that is not currently accepted, the student will submit a CPL application to the CPL coordinator/designee. In cases for which no precedent exists, the appropriate division chair and college provost will be consulted for approval. The student will be notified of their decision by the CPL coordinator/designee. If credit is approved by the division chair and provost, the Registrar will post applicable transfer credit on the student’s permanent transcript.

B. Credit by Evaluation of Challenge Exams

POLICY

If there are no nationally recognized exams that fit the course description, departmental challenge exams may be offered for transfer credit at the discretion of the department. Challenge exams are defined as exams that a student may take to challenge a specific course by demonstrating competency in all of the learning outcomes of that course.

1. Students must be matriculated in a degree, certificate, or a micro credential to be eligible to take a challenge exam.
2. Candidates may not take an examination at a level of subject proficiency lower than that which the candidate has already passed.
3. Candidates may not repeat challenge examinations which they have failed.
4. Candidates may not take department examinations in courses which they have failed at Cayuga or any other college within the past five years.
5. Students may not repeat any course which they have successfully challenged.
6. No grade lower than C- will be recognized for credit.

PROCEDURES

1. A student who intends to request Credit by Challenge Examination must first consult the College catalog for updated fee information and then consult with the CPL coordinator/designee to express their interest in pursuing Credit by Challenge Examination.
2. The student must provide a copy of their academic record to the CPL coordinator/designee who will consult with the appropriate division chair for consideration.
3. If an examination exists and permission to take the exam is granted by the division chair, the student and CPL coordinator/designee will complete an application form and review the payment process. After payment, the division chair will assign a faculty member to schedule, administer, and correct the examination.
4. The faculty member who administers the examination or the division chair must submit the grade and course credit hour report to the Registrar’s Office.

C. Credit by Published Exams

POLICY

The policy on Credit by Published Examinations regulates the awarding of transfer credit by standardized published examinations. Standardized examinations are defined as those exams given by nationally recognized agencies that determine comprehension of subject matter corresponding to a single college course. Credit will only be awarded for published examinations recommended by organizations nationally recognized for their expertise in evaluating college-level learning gained outside a traditional college course. Credit will be awarded if the specified minimum performance levels are met and the exam is applicable to a student’s degree program.

PROCEDURES

1. For a list of accepted published exams and test scores, students should consult with an advisor. All acceptable published exams are posted on the college website.
2. Students must have their scores sent directly to Cayuga Admissions. Admissions will forward the score report to the Registrar’s Office for evaluation and posting of any applicable transfer credit.
3. If a student decides to pursue CPL for a published exam that is not currently accepted, the student will submit a CPL application to the CPL coordinator/designee. In cases for which no precedent exists, the appropriate division chair and college provost will be consulted for approval. The student will be notified of their decision by the CPL coordinator/designee. If credit is approved by the division chair and provost, the Registrar will post applicable transfer credit on the student’s permanent transcript.

Program Accreditation

Cayuga’s Nursing program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and Registered by the Office of Professions, NYSDE

3390 Peachtree Road, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
https://www.acenursing.org/

Office of the Professions
New York State Education Department
2nd Floor, West Wing, EB
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234
HEGIS Code: 5208.10

Admission Requirements

Admission to the nursing program is a selective and competitive process. Decisions are made by members of the nursing faculty working together with the admissions office. They are based on high school or college grade averages, grades in required science, chemistry, and math courses, a personal essay, and references.

The following prerequisites must be completed before applying to the Nursing program:

• High school or general equivalency diploma (GED/TASC)
• Official College transcripts (if applicable)
• Algebra math proficiency:
  NOTE: Math placement more than 5 years old or out-of-state, placement will be determined by the Math Coordinator
• Testing or placing into Cayuga’s MATH 102 (Intermediate Algebra) or higher or
• Completion of Cayuga’s MATH 099 (Elementary Algebra) or higher with a minimum grade of C (or 70%) or
• Completion of pre-calculus or higher in high school with a minimum grade of C (or 70%)
• Satisfactory completion (C or 70%) of high school or college biology
  NOTE: we do not accept CHEM 151 from Onondaga Community College (OCC) without the 1 credit lab component
• Satisfactory completion (C or 70%) of high school chemistry (Regents or General) or college Chemistry 101 (CHEM 103 or equivalent)
• Minimum cumulative GPA or overall high school average of 75% or 2.5
• Applicants must submit two professional references using the Department of Nursing’s Professional Reference Form
• English language proficiency as demonstrated by compliance with a minimum required TOEFL or NYSESLAT score, required if English is not the first language. Applicants whose native language is not English, click here for more information.
• May be required to consent to drug testing upon request by the College or affiliating clinical agency
• Background check required for clinical
• An interview may be required

Important Information

• Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a Nursing Information Session.
• Technical standards are abilities and behaviors that a nursing student must be able to perform to function in a safe manner. It is essential that students of nursing possess and maintain the following functional requirements, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Admission to the Nursing Program is a two-application process.
• Applicants must fill out the Admissions Application and a Nursing Admission Application. Completion of these two applications is free of charge and does not guarantee admission to the program. NOTE: If you have already attended Cayuga as a matriculated student, contact the Center for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement at 315-294-8523 or studenteng@cayuga-cc.edu before completing an additional Admissions Application.
• Send all official transcripts to the Auburn Admissions Office.
• Applicants will be notified of the acceptance decision in March for fall admission.
• Applicants not accepted may be placed on a waitlist; high school students (only) may receive a deferral option.
• Applicants not accepted must reapply to be considered for admission the following year.

Health Requirements

After being accepted into the Nursing program, the student must show evidence of the following by July 1:

• Completed physical exam and updated annually. The health record must show no physical condition which would limit the safe performance of Essential Functions and Abilities. See “Nursing Students – Health Report Form” to download the required form.
• Completed Mantoux test and immunization records
• Compliance with New York State health requirements

CPR Requirement

The student must hold CPR certification for the Professional Healthcare Provider throughout the program. We only accept courses taken through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, which include Basic Life Support (BLS) for adults, infants, and children. Certification is valid for two years. Online certification or re-certification is accepted only if a competency demonstration is performed in person.

NOTE: “Heart Saver” and “Community CPR” do NOT meet the CPR requirement. An eCard or paper copy of CPR certification must be submitted to the Nursing Education office by August 1.

Transfer Into the Program

Students requesting a transfer from another Nursing program must:

• Satisfy the admission criteria stated under the Admission Requirements section.
• Submit a Nursing Transfer Request form to the Director of Nursing at driscollm@cayuga-cc.edu before October 31.
• The only nursing course that may be accepted for transfer is NURS 101 pending review of course syllabus. A minimum grade of C+ (77) is required for NURS 101 credit transfer. Nursing course must be completed within 1 year of transfer request.
• Apply for admission through the Admissions Office by October 31.
• Complete the Nursing Department Skill Competency Evaluation with a grade of satisfactory.
• Complete nursing clinical review course with a passing grade.

Transferring Into a Bachelor’s Degree Program

Cayuga Community College has articulation agreements with a number of baccalaureate nursing programs. For information on these, contact the Director of Nursing at driscollm@cayuga-cc.edu.

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.

Program Progression

• A minimum passing grade of 77 (C+) must be achieved in each Nursing course. A grade less than C+ is considered an unsuccessful attempt.
• A “Satisfactory” clinical grade must be achieved in each clinical Nursing course.
• A minimum passing grade of C+ is required in BIOL 203, 204, and 216 courses.
• A student is limited to one W or unsuccessful attempt in any clinical Nursing course (NURS 101, 102, 214, 215, 216, 217). A second W or unsuccessful attempt in any clinical Nursing course will result in dismissal from the program.
• All required Nursing courses (except NURS 101) must be taken at Cayuga Community College.
• The following grading system is used by the Nursing faculty:

  Letter Grade	Numerical Grade
  A	93–100
  A-	90-92
  B+	87–89
  B	83-86
  B-	80–82
  C+	77–79
  C	73-76
  C-	70-72
  D+	67-69
  D	63-66
  D-	60-62
  F	less than 60

• A student receiving a W or a grade less than C+ in NURS 101 must reapply for admission to the Nursing program in accordance with specified application deadlines.
• A student receiving a W or a grade less than C+ in NURS 102, 214, 215, 216, or 217 must apply for re-entry to the program through the director of Nursing (email Mary Driscoll, Director of Nursing at driscollm@cayuga-cc.edu). The student must schedule a meeting with the director of Nursing three months prior to the course start date. Academic counseling will be initiated to develop a success plan. Re-entry is granted on a space-available basis and upon compliance with the re-entry procedure.
• A student seeking re-entry to the Nursing program must meet program policies in effect at the date of re-entry.
• Nursing courses must be completed within three years of starting NURS 101

Nursing Degree Program Requirements

The following curriculum represents the Nursing course sequence and minimum requirements for the A.A.S. degree in Nursing (total of 64 credit hours).

Legal Limitations For RN Licensure

There is a requirement that the applicant for the licensure exam is of “good moral character.” Applicants should be aware that eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in New York State by persons who have been convicted of a crime (felony or misdemeanor) or have charges pending in any state or country will be determined through an investigation by the New York State Education Office of Professional Discipline. Refer to www.op.nysed.gov/ for specific criteria.

Graduation Requirement

The candidate for the Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing must meet the following requirements:

• Completion of 64 credits
• A cumulative average of no less than 2.0 and a minimum grade of “C+” in each Nursing and Biology course.

Essential Functions and Abilities

These are abilities and behaviors that a nursing student must be able to perform to function safely. It is essential that students of nursing meet the functional requirements with or without reasonable accommodations. Download the Nursing Technical Standards.

Academic Records

F-1 Visa Applicant Students may be admitted to the College for fall or spring term. Basic requirements shall include the following:

• Applicant must be a high school graduate. Students with foreign high school credentials must submit an official evaluation of their high school transcript and diploma. Evaluations are accepted only by NACES Members (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services). Applicants must complete all applications and correspondence in English.
• Transfer applicants must provide official transcripts from all previously attended institutions. Transfer credit for previous college-level coursework completed outside of the USA, should be evaluated by an approved NACES member or any other organization recognized by the College Registrar, and sent directly to Cayuga Community College. All transfer applicants must complete and submit the SEVIS Transfer-In Verification Form.

Photo Identification

International Students must provide a copy of an official government-issued form of identification, such as a passport, to confirm identity.

English Proficiency

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate an acceptable level of English language proficiency. Proficiency must be demonstrated with official scores submitted to Cayuga based on one of the examinations below.

At this time, Cayuga Community College does not offer English as a Second Language (ESL) courses.

Foreign Student Financial Statement

REQUIRED FOR F-1 STUDENTS

F-1 visa applicants are required to demonstrate that they have financial resources to cover all of their educational expenses while attending Cayuga Community College.

The Foreign Student Financial Statement must be completed and accompanied by current notarized bank statements supporting the information reported on the form. Applicants must demonstrate the financial resources to support themselves during their stay in the United States, as well as transportation expenses to return to their home country.

Your proof of funding documents will depend on sponsor type.

1. Personal or Family Sponsor: Bank statements for each sponsor showing at least 6 months of balances and activity. A letter from the bank or a single balance statement IS NOT sufficient.
2. Business Funds:
   1. If you are receiving funds from a business account, you must provide the business registration, which states the name(s) of the business owner(s).
   2. Also provide a Profit/Loss statement, usually included in the business tax documents.
3. Government or Employer Sponsor: If you are receiving funding from a government or employer, please provide a letter from that source stating the amount awarded to you and the duration of support.
4. Loans: Official letter from credit institution indicating approval of loan and amount approved.

NOTE: Financial Aid and Scholarships

Cayuga Community College has NO financial aid or scholarships available for international students. Students must demonstrate ability to pay for their total educational and living expenses for their entire enrollment at Cayuga.

International Student Health Insurance

It is the policy of Cayuga Community College that all International students (F-1) carry mandatory comprehensive health insurance coverage. All F-1 students will be automatically enrolled in the required UnitedHealthcare international student health insurance set forth by the State University of New York.

F-1 Student Visa

International students who wish to enroll in Cayuga Community College are required to obtain an F-1 visa. If the applicant meets all the necessary requirements above, an official letter of acceptance will be e-mailed to the applicant. The letter of acceptance and the I-20 must be presented to the United States Consulate or Embassy with a valid passport and all other required materials in order to obtain an F-1 student visa, which will allow the student to enter the United States.

Payment Information

First Semester Tuition Deposit

NOTE: The first semester’s tuition and fees are due after registering for classes, in accordance with the published semester payment deadline. Students may pay with cash, wire transfer, (Flywire – tuition payment process which allows students to pay from any country and any bank) or a valid Visa or MasterCard.

Flywire – International Student Payments

Cayuga Community College has partnered with Flywire to streamline the tuition payment process. Flywire allows you to pay from any country and any bank. They offer excellent foreign exchange rates, allowing you to pay in your home currency (in most cases). Students can track the progress of their payment throughout the transfer process via a student dashboard and be notified via email when their payment is received.

Students need their Student ID (your C-number) to submit payment to Flywire.

Matriculated vs. Non-Matriculated

The following provides definitions of a “Matriculated” and “Non-Matriculated” student.

Matriculated Student

A matriculated student is one who has applied for and been accepted into a specific degree program or certificate through the Admissions Office and has been formally accepted as a candidate for a degree or certificate. Matriculated students in good standing may take up to 19 credit hours each semester. If a student wishes to enroll in more than 19 hours each term, a Division Chair must review the student’s history and planned course load before approving an increase in the maximum load permitted each term. A matriculated student may apply for financial aid. Students must maintain good academic standing to keep their matriculated status. A student must be matriculated to apply for graduation.

Non-Matriculated Student

A non-matriculated student is one who would like to take a few classes at the Cayuga but is not interested in enrolling in a degree program at this time. Non-matriculated students may enroll in up to 11.5 credits each semester. Financial aid is not available to non-matriculated students. If a non-matriculated student would like to take 12 credits or more each term, they must apply to the College through the Admissions Office. A non-matriculated student has yet to be accepted for admission to the College or has lost matriculation. Courses a non-matriculated student takes may later count toward a degree; however, the student will not be eligible for financial aid.

Exceptions

High school students may enroll in more than 11.5 credits per term with the recommendation of their respective school counselor or administrator and the approval of the Director of Admissions. 

The Director may make other exceptions to this policy of Admissions.

Pursuant to Our Admission Policy

To matriculate only those who possess a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate as stated in the federal Title IV regulation for students who enroll in a program of study on or after July 1, 2012. In other words, only those applicants who meet the high school graduation criteria as set by the Higher Education Act (a “certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate”) would be admitted to the College (matriculated) with the following exceptions.

Admission Exceptions

These would apply to admission (matriculation) to the College only and do not apply to eligibility for Federal Financial Aid. The Director of Admissions would communicate this to the Director of Financial Aid to ensure that aid is distributed correctly, and the student would receive an alternate acceptance letter indicating ineligibility for Federal financial aid. All exceptions must satisfy the criteria for a 24-credit-hour New York State GED/TASC to receive a degree from Cayuga Community College.

• Those homeschooled students who cannot or will not submit a Superintendent’s letter of substantial equivalency will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Foreign student credentials would continue to be evaluated using an organization approved by NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) or any other organization recognized and endorsed by the College Registrar. Applicants who cannot provide appropriate documentation will be advised to earn a GED/TASC or equivalent prior to admission to the College. Those who cannot or will not be evaluated case-by-case.
• Students who earn an IEP and local diploma would be considered eligible to earn a degree on a case-by-case basis, but they would be required to pursue a GED/TASC as their best insurance for further education if they earned an IEP diploma/CDOS Credential. 
• Other exceptions, as determined by the Director of Admissions in accordance with the College’s policies and guidelines, may also apply.

Late Registration

Please see the website for Dates and Deadlines.

Tuition and Fees Assistance

Some employers provide tuition assistance for their employees. Inquire through your employer’s human resources office. Your tuition may be deferred based on specific financial aid awards, such as TAP and Pell. Under special circumstances, outside agencies and companies providing tuition assistance to their employees may be billed at later dates. Deferred costs will be paid by the first aid disbursed to the student.
If you do not qualify for these types of aid, you must pay tuition and fees by the date shown on your bill.

Visit our Financial Services Office webpage for federal, state, and Cayuga financial aid programs.

Registering as a Continuing Student

Continuing students register for courses following academic advisement from their assigned advisors. View our list of Academic Advisors. You can find your assigned advisor on your transcript or your Degree Evaluation (both available in myCayuga). A period of advisement and registration is held each semester to give current students first choice of classes for the next sessions. See our Academic Calendar.

Current Cayuga students may self-register online in myCayuga or make an appointment with an academic advisor.

Self-register through myCayuga if you attended in the prior semester:

1. Log into myCayuga
2. Click Registration
3. Click Add or Drop Classes
4. Select Term 
5. Click Submit
6. Search for CRN numbers on the registration screen

Students can also visit the Registrar’s Office or make an appointment with an Academic Coach at The Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement on the Auburn or Fulton campus.

If you utilized Financial Aid funds, consult with the Financial Services Office before changing from full-time to part-time status.

Readmission

If you have been a student in the past but not the previous semester, you must apply for readmission. Complete and submit the Admissions Application and indicate you are a Re-Admit applicant when prompted.

You can also apply for readmission using the Readmission Form, available from The Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement.