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TC3 Celebrates 50 Years in Dryden

Three individuals stand at a podium during an event at Tompkins Cortland Community College. A woman at the podium is speaking into a microphone, wearing glasses and a name tag, while a green sign on the podium displays the college's name. Behind her, a man and another woman hold a large image of what appears to be a design or architectural concept. The atmosphere is formal.

The year was 1974. Gas prices were skyrocketing – up 35% from the previous year to a nationwide average of 53 cent a gallon. Richard Nixon became the first American president to resign for office. Hank Aaron passed Babe Ruth to set the new Major League Baseball home run record.

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Recent News

  • Woman with long black hair smiling in front of a large window with greenery visible outside. She is wearing a colorful, patterned outfit that includes floral and geometric designs, with a mix of red, purple, and blue colors.

    Faculty Profile: Sophia Georgiakaki

    Sophia Georgiakaki means it when she says she is living her dream. Growing up in Greece, she participated in math competitions and was even a member of the Greek National Team in International Mathematics Olympiad.

    Skylar Running Rabbit

    Student Profile: Skylar Running Rabbit, '25

    Skylar Running Rabbit has come a long way. First, he came to Tompkins Cortland Community College from the Siksika Nation just outside of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. He came almost all the way across the continent in 2020 for one major reason: to play lacrosse.

    Tm Pennell instructing students in the Cornell NanoScale Fabrication clean room

    Alumni Profile: Tom Pennell '02

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


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Upcoming Events

24 Oct

Flu Clinic

Health Center (Room 118A) 9 a.m. to noon
24 Oct

Prepare for the Fair - Career Development

Virtual 10 - 11:30 a.m.
31 Oct

Transfer Info - Elmira College

Table in the Cafeteria 11am-1pm
2 Nov

Fall Open House

Main Building - Tompkins Cortland Community College 9:30 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