Admissions
Students who wish to pursue a degree program must apply for admission. An application is available online, or by contacting the admissions office. Students who have been accepted to the College are termed “matriculated." You must be matriculated to receive financial aid.
TC3 is fully accredited by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Copies of these documents are on file in the Office of the President.
Admission of New Students
If you wish to pursue a degree, full-or part-time, you must apply for admission. Here is a summary of how to enroll.
New students are required to submit an official high school transcript and/or a copy of their high school equivalency diploma (GED) test scores. If you have submitted a completed application and academic credentials, you may be granted matriculated status at the College. You must be matriculated to pursue a degree program, be assigned an advisor, and receive financial aid.
Nursing Admissions
Although the College has an open enrollment admissions policy, admission to the nursing program is selective. Visit the nursing admissions page for detailed information.
Admission of Transfer Students
Students who have attended another college should follow the same admissions procedures as listed for new students and provide an official academic transcript from all colleges attended. All official transcripts must be requested by you and sent directly from the former college or university to the admissions office. In some unusual circumstances, you may have difficulty obtaining appropriate transcripts – you should contact the admissions office if you are unable to provide the appropriate transcripts. Transfer credit cannot be granted unless an official transcript is provided.
Transfer Credit
Transfer credit will be granted for course work completed with a minimum grade of 2.0 (C) at a regionally accredited college. If you attended any other college or university, request that your previous college send an official academic transcript to the admissions office at TC3. Transfer credit is not calculated into a student’s grade point average at TC3.
Admission of Non-High School Graduates
As of July 1, 2012, Federal and State regulations have changed and will no longer allow students who are not high school graduates (or equivalent) to be admitted at SUNY community colleges. You may still be admitted, however, if you have earned 6 college credits prior to July 1, 2012. To meet state requirements, a student must also have met “ability to benefit” on our Accuplacer test.
Current options are to enroll at TC3 as a non-admitted student to pursue the 24-credit hour equivalency diploma (but students will have no financial aid and must pay for all expenses) or to pursue a GED. Once a student has earned your GED, he or she may reapply and be admitted at TC3.
Admission of Home-Schooled Applicants
Students who have been home-schooled may apply for admission at TC3 if they have reached compulsory age (the school year during which they turned 16 has ended). Documentation of a valid and in-effect individualized home instruction plan (IHIP) pursuant to section 100.10 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education must be submitted. Home-schooled students unable to obtain this documentation must receive a high school equivalency diploma (GED) prior to being admitted at TC3. In all cases, home-schooled students must complete the College's assessment testing. Please contact the admissions office for more information.
Admission of Correspondence School Students
According to a State Education Department memo, when a student has completed a high school program through correspondence study, the correspondence school must be recognized, authorized, or approved by the state educational entity where the correspondence school is located, and the student must be a resident of that state. Residents of New York state may not use a high school program of correspondence study to meet the requirements for a secondary education in New York state.
Admission of Students Previously Dismissed from a College for Disciplinary Reasons
TC3 will consider an application for admission from these students, however, the College reserves the right to admit or deny any application. After applying, students must submit a detailed summary of the violations, a personal statement, and a letter of recommendation, however, certain situations may require additional information. The application deadline is July 15 for the fall semester, Dec. 15 for the spring semester, and May 15 for the summer.
Admission of Ex-offenders
TC3 will consider an application for admission from ex-offenders, however, the College reserves the right to admit or deny any application. After applying, ex-offenders must submit a conviction record indicating all felonies, a personal statement, and a letter of recommendation, however, certain situations may require additional information. The application deadline for ex-offenders is July 15 for the fall semester, Dec. 15 for the spring semester, and May 15 for the summer.
Academic Assessment
Students admitted to a degree or certificate program will be academically assessed before registration. Academic assessment includes a review of high school and college (if applicable) transcripts and usually includes placement testing in reading, writing, and math to determine skill levels. In some cases, you may be required to register for skill building courses as a result of these initial placement tests. Non-native speakers of English may be required to take an English language proficiency test. Following assessment, an academic advisor will help you choose courses that suit your skills and interests. The admissions office evaluates credentials on a rolling basis. You will be notified of your status soon after we receive a completed application.If you’re applying during your senior year of high school, follow up with your guidance office to ensure that your final high school transcript is submitted upon graduation.
