Choosing a major, making decisions about transfer, and deciding on a career path are just some of the decisions college students face. The Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement offers various advisement services that help guide students and alumni as they search for information and make decisions.
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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.
A student engaged in Applied Learning activities at Cayuga may take part in:
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.
Services supporting career planning and job search through Cayuga’s Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement include:
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.
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:
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.
