Onondaga Community College

Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  To be considered for all possible forms of available Financial Aid, and to ensure your needs are fairly assessed, complete a FAFSA as early as possible. When you apply for financial aid, you are automatically considered for one of the 55 scholarships.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Yes, Onondoga accepts transfer students.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  Some programs have minimum GPA requirements.
• Official Transcripts:
  High school and college transcripts, from every institution attended, are required. If you have earned an associates degree or higher, the official college transcript can also serve as proof of high school completion.
• SAT Scores:
  Not required for admissions consideration.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Not required for admissions consideration.
• Essay:
  Not required for admissions consideration.
• Application Fee:
  There is no application fee.
• Interview:
  Students who have been dismissed for any reason from their previous college must be interviewed at the Admissions office prior to acceptance.
• Other Requirements:
  All applicants must provide immunization records as part of the application process. Some programs have additional admissions requirements, including courses prerequisites and application deadlines.
• Apply Here:
  www.sunyocc.edu/OnlineApp/appstep1.aspx

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Course must be passed with a C or better (C+ or better for science courses transferring into some Health Professions degree programs)
• Credits (Min/Max):
  The maximum number of credits awarded cannot exceed one-half of the degree at OCC. You must complete at least one-half of your degree requirements at OCC.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  Onondaga Community College Transfer Credit Policy.pdf

Information for Transfer Out Students

• Number of Transferring:
  Onondoga students have successfully transferred their credits to some of the most prestigious schools in the country, including Columbia University, RISD, USC, to name a few.
• Transfer Agreements:
  Onondaga has 2+2 cooperative degree programs with the University at Buffalo, Niagara University and SUNY Institute of Technology. Onondaga also maintains articulation agreements with a variety of SUNY and private colleges and universities.
• Special Programs:
  The Office of Counseling and Placement Testing provides advisors to help understand and navigate the transfer process. Their job is to help you gain admission to the college or major of your choice.