4585 West Seneca Turnpike
Syracuse, NY 13215-4585

Onondaga community college is a college of The State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is this SUNY's sponsor.

Onondaga Community College offers two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. An advantage of the SUNY system is that credits are easily transferable between campuses for students who want to continue their education beyond the community college level. Onondaga Community College also offers certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga Community College is at the forefront of efforts to meet the accelerating pace of technological developments and requirements of continuing educational opportunity for all.

The Community Education programs at this SUNY include classes for both personal enrichment and professional development. They also offer special programs for children and teens, small businesses and school districts. Community members take advantage of the Olympic size pool both through the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim and recreational swimming programs.

Quick Facts:

The campus at Onondaga Community College is noted for its hills, wooded terrain, and expansive views of the surrounding countryside.

Onondaga Community College is comprised of eight buildings that house more than 50 programs.

Onondaga Community College continues to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and has over 30,000 alumni.

In 1962, Onondaga Community College opened its doors to 500 entering freshmen at Midtown Plaza in the urban center of Syracuse, New York. Outgrowing the city center location, the SUNY school moved to its present site in 1973.

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