Dual Admission

TC3
Biology A.S.
Ithaca College
Biology B.S.

Transfer Requirements

Earn your Associate's degree in Biology at TC3, then transfer seamlessly into your junior year in a B.S. in Biology at Ithaca College. When you choose Dual Admission with Ithaca College (IC), you apply to both TC3 and IC at the same time and are accepted into a shared program from day one. As long as you complete the required coursework and earn your Associates degree from TC3 with a minimum GPA of 2.5:

  • Your admission to Ithaca College is guaranteed
  • Your credits transfer seamlessly
  • You enter with junior status
  • No reapplying required

It’s a clear, structured pathway that removes uncertainty and keeps you moving confidently toward your bachelor’s degree.

Benefits

  • Expert guidance. Get paired with advisors from both schools to make sure your TC3 coursework counts toward your IC degree.
  • Access both campuses. Use your student ID at facilities on both the TC3 and IC campuses.
  • Scholarship support. Qualify for an IC scholarship of $15,000–$36,000 per year based on academic merit.
  • No application fee. Your IC application fee is waived.
  • Predictable costs. IC's Financial Forecast guarantees tuition, housing, and dining costs won't increase more than 3.9% per year for those admitted in Fall 2026.
  • Visit and save. Receive a $500 credit on your first fall bill at Ithaca College when you complete a qualifying campus visit during the Spring semester.