Onondaga Community College

Onondaga Community College
4585 West Seneca Turnpike
Syracuse, New York 13215-4585
USA
Telephone: 001.315.498.2000
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Welcome!

Onondaga Community College (www.sunyocc.edu) welcomes international students to its vibrant campus community. A commitment to academic excellence, affordability and multicultural diversity makes Onondaga a strong choice for furthering international educational goals.

Overview

Founded in 1961, Onondaga Community College is a comprehensive two-year college operating within the State University of New York (SUNY) higher education system.

With more than 11,000 students and 7,000 studying on campus, it is the second largest undergraduate college in Central New York and was recently named one of the fastest-growing community colleges of its size in the United States by Community College Week.

39 international students from 23 countries are currently enrolled.

Location

Onondaga is located 4 miles (6 km) from the dynamic Syracuse city center, in the geographic center of New York State, in the northeast United States.

The scenic 230-acre (93 ha) campus is within 375 miles (604 km) of major US and Canadian cities like Boston, New York City, Washington, D.C., Toronto and Montreal. Other attractions in the region include Niagara Falls, the Finger Lakes Region, and the Adirondack Mountains.

Application and Cost

Applying online is free. The direct link to international student application and cost information is: http://www.sunyocc.edu/admissions.aspx?id=1779.

Academic Programs

At Onondaga, students explore and discover their inherent potential and transform themselves to live, work and thrive in a global community.

Onondaga offers academic excellence in 49 associate degree and/or certificate programs of study that challenge students to learn through formal course work, acquire real-world experience and develop marketable life skills. Online degree programs are also available.

Popular academic programs for transfer to four-year universities include:

Architectural Technology
Business Administration
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering Technology
Education (Childhood and Adolescent)
Engineering Science
Human Services
Nursing

Popular employment-oriented academic programs include:

Accounting
Automotive Technology (computer diagnostics specialization)
Environmental Technology (geo-science)
Food Service Administration/Restaurant Management
Health Information Technology
Hotel Technology
Mechanical Technology

Value-added benefits to help transition into the US education system are:

Low faculty-student ratio
Small class size
Supportive classroom environment
Tutoring

Paid Business and Tourism internship opportunities at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida are also available.

Transferability

Students who plan to transfer to a four-year university for a bachelor's degree are advised to prepare early in their academic program by consulting with a transfer counselor.

Onondaga maintains formal articulation agreements with more than 70 four-year colleges and universities (like Cornell University, Syracuse University, Rochester Institute of Technology, and SUNY partners). Articulation agreements ease direct transfer to four-universities with third-year (Junior) status without loss of academic credit.

Employment Preparation

Onondaga graduates acquire a solid academic and professional foundation as preparation for employment, and the Career and Applied Learning Center is available to assist with job search, internships, and community service learning.

ESL (English as a Second Language)

Onondaga offers no intensive ESL program. When applying, applicants from non-native English speaking countries must demonstrate a minimum English proficiency and the TOEFL® Test is required.

To supplement formal course work, ESL courses at the intermediate and advanced level may be available. Free, professional tutors are also available to help students improve writing and study skills.

Technology

The high-tech campus includes:

Wireless internet access, campus-wide
State-of-the-art computer laboratories and stations
Smart classrooms

International Student Support

Under the Office of Multicultural and International Services, the International Student Services Office supports international students with:

On-campus orientation
US immigration compliance and regulations
Advising for academic programs, employment, travel and health insurance

Housing

New, all-suite residence halls offer students secure, apartment style on-campus living. Suites are equipped with full kitchen, living room, 2 full bathrooms and bedrooms.

Recognized as one of the safest SUNY college campuses, highly-trained campus safety officers and prominent Emergency Call Boxes offer direct on-campus assistance and communication 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. For a virtual tour, visit: http://www.sunyocc.edu/content.aspx?id=4490

Onondaga can also provide off-campus housing information.

Campus Life

Students enjoy a rich mix of on-campus activities and facilities including:

Opportunities to make friends and learn about American life
Student Association (sponsoring 20+ student special interest clubs and organizations)
Multiethnic celebrations
Intercollegiate and intramural sports
Fitness center, gymnasium, and indoor pool
Unique Arts Across Campus Program (sponsoring 50+ cultural arts events yearly)
Children's Learning Center (child care)

Onondaga Community College offers opportunities to learn, live and achieve!

If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to request information, please contact us!

Visit the web site of Onondaga Community College.