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.

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, through Handshake
• 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 for Transfer Counselor 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)

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.