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Admission to Cayuga

Admission to Cayuga Community College is open to all graduates of an accredited and/or registered high school or to those who have received a state-issued HSE or GED diploma. Once formally accepted into a degree program, students can register for classes as part-time (less than 12 credits) or full-time students (12 credits or more). In order to receive financial aid, students must be accepted and matriculated into one of Cayuga’s degree programs.

Cayuga offers a pathway to the HSE diploma through the 24 Credit Program, offered by the New York State Department of Education, which supports individuals aspiring to earn a college degree without a high school diploma. Applicants must take the Ability to Benefit test and earn scores that meet or exceed the Ability to Benefit (ATB) scores approved by the U.S. Department of Education in Reading, Writing and Arithmetic.

Some majors have special admission procedures and entrance requirements. Admission into these programs is based on factors such as completion of required prerequisites, grade point average, high school record, essay, and professional references.

 

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.