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Alumni Profile: Tom Pennell '02

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What I found at TC3 was exactly what I needed. My support network expanded to new friends and caring instructors. 

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Recent News

  • Employee of the Month Shannon Allen with Executive Staff

    Shannon Allen Named Employee of the Month

    Enrollment Services Specialist Shannon Allen is the Tompkins Cortland Community College Employee of the Month for September. 

    Students walking in the athletics facility atrium

    Enrollment Up for Start of 2024-25

    The 2024-25 academic year is underway at Tompkins Cortland Community College with an increase in enrollment for the third straight year. The increase in core enrollment at TC3 is up 6.5% from last year, with the biggest increase coming in students attending part-time (12.4%). 

    Alfred Okaru and Madisyn Zimmer in front of pool

    NYS Grant to Expand Swimming Education at TC3

    Tompkins Cortland Community College has been awarded a $36,300 grant by New York State as part of the state’s initiative to expand access to swimming pools and prevent drowning. TC3 will use the grant to increase access to learn-to-swim classes and lifeguard training.


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Upcoming Events

13 Oct

Panthers Soccer vs. Genesee

Turf Field Noon and 2:30 p.m.
15 Oct

College Fair

BorgWarner Morse TEC Field House 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. & 6 to 7:30 p.m
16 Oct

Board of Trustees Meeting

24 Oct

Prepare for the Fair - Career Development

Virtual 10 - 11:30 a.m.
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Why Tompkins Cortland?

How do you know we’re worth it? Cost is important, and we're affordable. You'll finish with a degree and without crushing debt.

But take it a step further. What about value? What separates Tompkins Cortland from every other community college?

The quality of our programs and our commitment to support: That's value.

  • High academic standards and the support to help you meet them
  • Faculty who love teaching and who support your success
  • A culture of community: We're small enough that campus feels like family
  • Diversity is more than a buzzword: You'll meet students from everywhere
  • Real results that will transform your life
  • Professor Janita Moricette

    High Academic Standards

  • Vector Students on Dryden Campus

    Life-Changing Outcomes

  • Student and Staff at Dryden Campus

    You're not on your own