Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Finger Lakes Community College is a part of the State University of New York (SUNY) and is sponsored by Ontario County. The college was set up in 1965 as a two-year college providing higher learning for the citizens of Ontario county. The first classes were held in 1967 with the inclusion of both credit and non-credit courses as part of the Continuing Education program. The full-time freshman classes started in 1968 with 85 full time and 125 part time students.

Today, the school has grown to a total enrollment of about 6,600 students. The campus is located next to the beautiful Canandaigua community, about 45 minutes southeast of Rochester, in the center of the Finger Lakes region. There are three additional campus centers located in Geneva, Newark, and Victor.

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Information Summary

Ranks 191st in New York and 2823rd overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	53.4
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$18,002
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	21 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	59% / 39%
Enrollment Total (all students)	5,944

Academics

The academic programs include the Associate in Science (A.S.), Associate in Arts (A.A.), and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree programs. The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is available in areas such as Biotechnology, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, and Physical Education Studies. The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is offered in Liberal Arts and Sciences and Childhood Education. The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is offered in areas such as Accounting, Office Technologies, Criminal Justice, Mechanical Technology, and Nursing.

The college also offers numerous one-year certificate programs in areas like Applied Computer Applications, Emergency Medical Technician, Ornamental Horticulture, Taxidermy, and Wildland Fire Suppression.

Accreditation is granted by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of College and Schools, Philadelphia.

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Admissions

the administration has adopted the Full Opportunity Plan of the State University of New York, wherein admission is granted to any person whose academic record and qualification demonstrate competency to benefit from the college education. Students seeking admission in the college are required are required to complete and submit the admission form and their official high school or college transcripts. ACT/SAT scores can be submitted but they are not requirements for admission.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the college before formal acceptance to the college. The students are also required to submit proof of their immunizations to the college. The admission to the Nursing Program and Therapeutic Massage/Integrated Health Care Program is competitive.

International students are required to complete the International Student Admissions application packet to apply for admissions. They are also required to submit their official transcripts and TOEFL scores to demonstrate their proficiency in English.

Financial Aid

The financial aid office participates in a variety of programs to help students meet their educational expenses. The basic objective of providing financial aid is to bridge the gap between family resources and annual educational expenses of the students enrolled for various programs at the school. The different forms of financial aid available to students include: federal and state grants, loans, work-study opportunities, and scholarships.

To apply for financial aid, students are required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education. They are also required to file the NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application. The college recommends a priority deadline of January 1 for filing the FAFSA.

Different types of federal and state aid programs that provide financial assistance include the Federal Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), and New York State Aid for Part-time Study (APTS). Students may also be eligible for the Federal Stafford Loan and Federal PLUS Loan.

Different student employment options include on-campus part-time employment and off-campus part-time employment – community service, state work-study, and other regular part-time jobs. Various scholarships include the Alton B. Corbit Scholarship, FLCC Alumni Association Excellence Scholarship, The Michaels Family Memorial Scholarship, and the SUNY Empire State Diversity Honors Scholarship.

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Students

The school encourages students to participate in co-curricular activities to gain realistic and growth-oriented experiences. The Student Corporation is the governing body for the students and provides a platform for honing their leadership skills. It also provides numerous opportunities for getting involved in campus-wide programs for promoting social, cultural, educational and community awareness in the students. The Campus Activities Board organizes social and cultural activities such as live performances, picnics, dances, films, and sporting event trips. There are various clubs on the campus. Some of the popular ones include Alpha Beta Gamma, Active Minds, College Democrats, Ski and Board Club, and Electronic Gaming Society.

There are advisement and personal development services available for all the students. The Career Services office provides valuable information related to career avenues, career planning tips, and internships.

The campus features a simulated hospital nursing station, television studio, computer and science laboratories, a large music rehearsal hall, a recording studio and control room, greenhouse, fitness center, gymnasium, a state-of-the-art library, bookstore, an art gallery, and cafeteria. The college also features a child care center for parent students. Students can utilize housing facilities at the College Suites. Off-campus housing assistance is provided by the Office of Housing and Residential Life. Dining services for students are available at the AVI Fresh Culinary Center which offers a variety of food options such as made-to-order pasta, wraps, sandwiches, home styles entrees, and fresh prepackaged items.

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Athletics

The athletic department is a non-scholarship member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Division III, and the Mid-State Athletic Conference. The college athletic teams participate in men’s and women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s outdoor track and field, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, softball, baseball, and woodsmen teams. The athletic facilities include two full basketball courts and an exhibition court, volleyball courts, fitness center, baseball diamond, cross country course/trails, five soccer/lacrosse fields, and four tennis courts.

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