Services and Resources

In this section:

• Accessibility Resources
• Child Care Center
• Counseling Services
• Health Services Office
• Learning Commons – Academic Support
• Learning Commons – Library
• Public Safety
• Student Engagement and Academic Advisement
• Veteran Services

Accommodations and Services

Accommodations and services accessed through the Office of Accessibility Resources may include but are not limited to:

• Interpreters
• Notetakers
• Time extensions for tests
• Alternative test sites 
• Technology to assist reading and writing
• Magnification devices
• Physical accommodations, such as special classroom seating or architectural accessibility

Services and accommodations for all students with disabilities are coordinated through the Office of Accessibility Resources, located within the Learning Commons – Academic Support. Students with disabilities should provide current and complete documentation as early as possible so that the college can provide appropriate and timely services and accommodations. 

Students with sponsoring agencies, such as Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR), Aurora of Central New York, Inc., or the NYS Commission for the Blind (NYSCB), are advised to contact the agency several weeks before the start of classes. This ensures that all necessary paperwork is completed, facilitating a smooth transition into the academic environment.

Academic Support Services

Learning Commons-Academic Support provides:

• Opportunities for academic and leadership skill development
• Drop-in math and writing peer tutoring tables
• Professional math and writing support by appointment
• Study groups and in-class tutoring for designated classes
• Online tutor request forms for peer tutoring
• Academic support for online students through LC-AS tutor Zoom sessions and NetTutor
• Placement testing
• Alternate testing arrangements for accommodative and makeup tests
• Test proctoring
• Access to computer workstations and software programs
• Accommodative services through the Office of Accessibility Resources

The Office of Accessibility Resources, part of the Learning Commons-Academic Support department, extends appropriate and reasonable accommodations to every student with a qualified, documented disability.

Students and applicants are encouraged to call or visit the LC-AS to tour facilities and become familiar with the services available to help all Cayuga students succeed.

Library Services

The Library teaches the campus community to locate, evaluate, and apply information for academic and personal use. Librarians create customized LibGuides research guides to support student academic progress in the curriculum and promote campus resources. Research Assistance Services are provided in person by the library faculty and through the library website, which provides access to chat-based research assistance from librarians around the clock.

The Library website serves as a gateway to over 100 research databases containing full-text print and streaming video resources. Library collections feature more than 70,000 printed and 436,000 e-books, as well as 4,200 physical media and microform materials. Media resources are also available through library research databases, such as Kanopy Streaming Video and American History in Video. In addition to a selection of current academic and popular periodicals in print, the Library provides access to over 47,000 distinct full-text journals, magazines, and newspapers in digital format.

Library services are provided to all students, both in-person and online. The Primo Discovery Search service provides detailed access to on-campus and digital resources. Interlibrary loan services allow current students and staff to borrow materials from participating libraries.  Online students have full access to the library’s digital collections, including e-books and journals, as well as access to physical collections through document delivery services. Research assistance is available through online research guides and tutorials.

Both campus libraries provide group and individual workspaces in active and quiet study spaces, with comfortable seating areas for studying, relaxing, and socializing. Group study rooms in the Auburn library are equipped with large flat-screen monitors and DVD players.  Other technologies include desktops, laptops, scanners, and high-speed wireless Internet access.  Students and applicants are encouraged to call or visit the library and become familiar with the library’s collections, services, and resources.

Academic Advising

Academic Advisement is the ongoing process of learning about your course and degree requirements, understanding college policies and procedures, and developing and implementing a plan to meet your academic goals. This process involves meeting with your academic advisor each semester or more frequently as needed. Academic advisors help students select courses each semester and offer advice on academic matters. All full- and part-time students are assigned an advisor each semester. Ordinarily, the same advisor serves during the student’s stay on campus as long as the major is not changed. Students who wish to change their major or advisor should contact the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement.

Applied Learning

A student engaged in Applied Learning activities at Cayuga may take part in: 

• Internships, field experiences, and practicums
• Service Learning
• Entrepreneurship
• Creative Projects
• Travel Study and cultural immersion

Course sections that are applied learning are designated “AL” and will appear that way during registration and on student transcripts. An “AL” designation is just that, a designation. It does not change the ability of the student to transfer the course credit if it is transferable to another institution, nor does it change the course designation. Prospective students who are currently employed may be able to obtain transfer internship credit for their work experience, depending on their degree program. Contact the Coordinator for more information.

Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to enroll in certain courses, complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or to meet licensure requirements for certain professions. Students who have concerns about such matters are advised to contact the dean’s office of their intended academic program.

Career Services

Services supporting career planning and job search through Cayuga’s Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement include:

• Online job and internship postings for students and alumni
• Annual job and career fairs
• Career counseling, research, and information about employers
• Individual assistance and workshops in résumé writing, interviewing techniques, and networking
• Workshops and presentation 

Academic Coaches

Academic Coaches provide outreach and support to students as they transition to Cayuga Community College. They work with all first-time students to create a schedule and begin the process of getting oriented to the College. They are available to answer questions, assist with registration and advisement, and provide resources and information. Advocates also actively reach out to new students, conduct class visits, and plan programs throughout the semester to support student success and engagement.

Transfer Services

Any student planning to transfer to a four-year college upon completing associate degree requirements should know the procedures necessary for a smooth transition. Transfer is a relatively straightforward process. However, students seeking specialized programs should choose their course of study at Cayuga carefully to minimize future difficulties. It is advisable to begin transfer services during the first or second semester to apply for transfer during the third semester.

Consultation is available from the College’s Coordinator for Transfer and Articulation in the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement and/or other faculty members. Students planning to transfer into a teacher education program should consult with the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement on their plans as soon as possible after registering for classes at Cayuga.

The likelihood of gaining admission to a particular program of study at another institution depends on:

• Choice of the appropriate course of study at Cayuga
• Number of applications for a particular major at the senior college
• Grade point average at Cayuga (institutions and majors in high demand are more competitive and require a higher grade point average for admission)

SUNY applications are available online. A student may apply to four SUNY units with one application. A New York State resident who is obtaining a Cayuga associate’s degree and transferring directly to a SUNY baccalaureate campus may apply to up to four SUNY units with a waiver of the $50 per-unit application fee. Transcripts of grades must be sent from the Registrar’s Office at Cayuga directly to the undergraduate admissions office at the college(s) to which the student is applying. Students who have attended colleges in addition to Cayuga must request that those colleges also send transcripts.

For private or out-of-state colleges, contact the director of admission at the educational institution and request a catalog and application forms for transfer students. College catalogs are available on campus for student use in the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement.

Admissions counselors from four-year colleges throughout the state visit the campus periodically to recruit students and assist in the transfer process.