The Most Frequently Asked Questions
Admissions:
- How do I apply to FLCC?
- Is there an application deadline?
- Do I need to submit an SAT or ACT test score as part of the application process?
- Will FLCC accept college credits earned from other colleges?
- Will FLCC accept college credit earned while in high school?
- Can I be admitted to FLCC if I did not graduate from high school?
- What is the difference between a matriculated student, a non-matriculated student, a full-time student, and a part-time student?
Financial Aid/Financing Your Education:
- Is financial aid available for part-time students?
- When should I apply for financial aid?
- How much does it cost to attend FLCC?
- Does FLCC have scholarships? If so, how can I apply?
- Who should I contact if I have questions about my financial aid application or award?
Enrolling at FLCC:
- What types of college degrees and certificates do you offer?
- Will FLCC course credits transfer to four-year colleges and universities?
- What can I do if I am undecided about my program or major?
- What other steps (after being admitted to FLCC) do I need to complete to become an enrolled student?
Other:
- What services are available for students with learning and physical disabilities?
- What housing options are available for FLCC students?
- What is the faculty/student ratio and how large is the college?
- What sports teams does FLCC have for men and women?
Admissions:
Q: How do I apply to FLCC?
A: You can apply using either the general State University of New York (SUNY) application or the free application at FLCC. The free FLCC application can be downloaded and printed from the FLCC Apply Now page, or you can request a printed copy using our online form.
Along with the completed application form, the FLCC Admissions Office will need your official high school (or G.E.D. score report) and college transcripts (if applicable) to process your admissions request. Read the "How to Apply To Finger Lakes Community College" instructions which are attached to the admissions application form for more specific information.
Q: Is there an application deadline?
A: FLCC does not have a set application deadline for the fall and spring semesters. However, we recommend that high school students complete the application for admissions in December of their senior year for fall semester enrollment. This timeframe will ensure that:
- Your seat is reserved if you choose a popular academic programs which tends to fill to capacity by spring,
- You meet our February 1st application deadline for consideration to selective programs (Nursing and Therapeutic Massage/Integrated Health Care), and
- You receive a scholarship application packet that is mailed each spring to applicants who have been admitted to FLCC for the fall semester.
Q: Do I need to submit an SAT or ACT test score as part of the application process?
A: FLCC does not require an SAT or ACT test score for admission to the college.
Q: Will FLCC accept college credits earned from other colleges?
A: Yes, for more details, visit the Transferring Credits to FLCC page.
Q: Will FLCC accept college credit earned while in high school?
A: Yes, for more details, visit the Transferring Credits to FLCC page.
Q: Can I be admitted to FLCC if I did not graduate from high school?
A: If you did not complete high school and have not obtained a G.E.D., you may be able to attend FLCC. To be eligible, you must
- - Be 18 years old or one year past the graduation date of your high school class,
- - Achieve a minimum score on an Ability to Benefit (ATB) test administered at FLCC. The test includes an assessment of your reading, writing, and arithmetic skills, and
- - Agree to follow course placement requirements for enrolling in a combination of courses that are designed to help you succeed in college.
The Ability to Benefit Option allows eligible students to receive a GED by successfully completing 24 college credits. Students work toward their GED and their college degree at the same time.
Contact the Admissions Office at 585-394-3500, ext. 7278 by July 15 if you are interested in enrolling for the fall semester, or by November 15 for spring semester enrollment.
Q: What is the difference between a matriculated student, a non-matriculated student, a full-time student, and a part-time student?
A: A matriculated student is one who has applied and has been accepted to a degree or certificate program.
A non-matriculated student is one who has not been accepted to a program.
A full-time student is one who is registered for twelve or more credit hours in any semester.
A part-time student is one who is registered for fewer than twelve credit hours in any semester.
Financial Aid/Financing Your Education:
Q: Is financial aid available for part-time students?
A: Federal aid is available to qualifying part-time students. For more details, visit the FLCC Financial Aid Office homepage.
Q: When should I apply for financial aid?
A: For details, visit the FLCC Financial Aid Office homepage.
Q: How much does it cost to attend FLCC?
A: For details, visit the FLCC Financial Aid Office homepage.
Q: Does FLCC have scholarships? If so, how can I apply?
A: For details about scholarships, visit the FLCC Financial Aid Office homepage.
Q: Who should I contact if I have questions about my financial aid application or award?
A: Contact the FLCC Financial Aid Office at 585-394-3500, ext. 7275.
Enrolling at FLCC:
Q: What types of college degrees and certificates do you offer?
A: Finger Lakes offers Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), Associate in Applied Science degrees (A.A.S.), and several one-year certificate programs. View a complete list of degrees and certificates on the FLCC Academics homepage.
Q: Will FLCC course credits transfer to four-year colleges and universities?
A: Visit the FLCC Transfer Services homepage for more information about transferring credits to colleges and universities.
Q: What can I do if I am undecided about my program or major?
A: Many students who begin their college career at FLCC are undecided about a major. Even for those students who enter college with a declared major, statistics show that approximately seventy percent will change their majors at least twice before graduating.
Take action steps by first speaking to an FLCC admissions counselor. An admissions counselor can guide you to the FLCC majors that best match your interests and refer you to others who can assist you in the path to making a career decision. Undecided students can work with their academic advisor to first identify basic core courses (common to all majors) and electives in subject areas of most interest to them.
Q: What other steps (after being admitted to FLCC) do I need to complete to become an enrolled student?
A: Soon after receiving your letter of acceptance to FLCC, you will be mailed an Admissions Portfolio with instructions to guide you through every step of the enrollment process. If you have questions about this process, you can call or e-mail the Admissions Office. Steps will include scheduling a placement test (Basic Skills Test) followed by an appointment to register. Other aspects of enrolling will include applying for financial aid, submitting a Certificate of Immunization, and obtaining a Certificate of Residence (for residents of counties other than Ontario County). The Admissions Portfolio will also include information about off-campus housing, student life, and other topics.
Other:
Q: What services are available for students with learning and physical disabilities?
A: Inquiring students should first review the FLCC Procedures for Services to Students with Disabilities. Printed copies of this fact sheet are also available in the Admissions Office. The fact sheet outlines the types of services available and the procedure that students should follow to gain access to reasonable accommodations. Contact information is also provided for the Coordinator of Services to Students with Learning Disabilities and the Coordinator of Services to Students with Physical Disabilities. If students intend to access these services or have questions about their eligibility for services, it is advised that they contact the appropriate disability coordinator well in advance of their enrollment at FLCC.
Q: What housing options are available for FLCC students?
A: FLCC does not own or operate student housing. However, for the convenience of FLCC students, we have developed the Guide to Off-Campus Housing to assist in locating suitable living accommodations. Housing is available within walking distance to campus, as well as within a five-mile radius for those having access to a vehicle. The Finger Lakes College Suites provide state-of-the-art student housing for 350 students and are located on the FLCC campus. Updated listings are available from the Student Activities Office.
Q: What is the faculty/student ratio and how large is the college?
A: Our student-to-faculty ratio is 18 to 1. FLCC prides itself in providing students with personal attention. Our average class size is 18 students. We are a mid-sized SUNY community college (5,150 students in the fall 2006 semester).
Q: What sports teams does FLCC have for men and women?
A: We offer a number of intercollegiate sports, overseen by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Visit the FLCC Athletics homepage for more information.