College Info About the College

At Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3), we equip students with the skills needed for today’s job market. Our affordable programs are designed to provide practical, real-world experience that leads to success.

TC3 offers degrees, certificates, microcredentials, and single courses in more than 40 fields of study, including healthcare, business, education, and technology. As a partner in developing the workforce that will power the economic prosperity of our region, our hands-on, career-oriented focus will help you advance in your current career or explore a new one. Plus, as part of the State University of New York (SUNY), our graduates can transfer to some of the best four-year institutions in the country. In our region, Cornell University, Binghamton University, Ithaca College, and SUNY Cortland annually rank among our top transfer partners.

When you step on campus, you will feel our passionate commitment to providing the support our students need to succeed. We were pioneers in having a food pantry on campus, and our Panther Pantry is still a model for other colleges and universities. We were the first SUNY community college with a dedicated lounge and meeting space for students in recovery and those impacted by addiction. The Recovery Program is an integral part of our comprehensive approach to wellness, which also includes extensive mental health services available for our students. 

Our dedication to a global education experience includes both local and global opportunities. We partner with institutions in several countries, greatly enhancing the experience of students on campus in Dryden. Additionally, we offer multiple study abroad trips, giving our students the chance to learn about the world and themselves in an unforgettable way. 

Everything we do is part of our commitment to our students and their future. It's a commitment we take very seriously, and it extends beyond the classroom to include extra-curricular opportunities that help our students grow and our community prosper. 

At TC3, we help our students make a difference, in our community and in our world.

Tompkins Cortland Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.