Adult Students
Congratulations on taking the first step toward your goal! Studies show that workers with an associate degree earn an additional $150 or more each week, on average, than workers who have only a high school diploma. That can add thousands more a year to your paycheck, while preparing you for promotions and other career transitions. At Columbia-Greene, we’re here to help you every step of the way!
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Have a question for us? E-mail us at admissions@sunycgcc.edu or call us at 518.697.6500, or join us at at one of our weekly Admissions Online Information Sessions by signing up HERE.
There are many ways to learn about our campus! Schedule a visit with us by e-mailing admissions@sunycgcc.edu or calling 518.697.6500. Or, join us at one of our Admissions Online Information Sessions by registering HERE. If you can’t make it to us, we can come to your workplace or other public space. Let us know what works best for you!
After you apply to C-GCC by completing a free application, these are your next steps to enrollment:
1. Submit a High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Transcript
All applicants must request an official high school or high school equivalency transcript be sent directly to the Office of Admissions by email, admissions@sunycgcc.edu, or by mail.
Returning Students may skip this step.
2. Submit Official College Transcripts
Applicants who have attended another college must forward official transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Transcripts should be sent directly from the college or university in sealed envelopes to:
Office of Admissions, Columbia-Greene Community College, 4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534.
Transcripts can also be sent via email to admissions@sunycgcc.edu.
- A transcript waiver is available upon request.
- Prospective Nursing students or Athletes must submit all transcripts.
- Returning students can skip this step if they have not attended another college after C-GCC.
3. Complete program specific entrance requirements
- Nursing Applicants: Must complete a Nursing Information Session. Register for In-Person sessions HERE, or register for Online sessions HERE.
- Automotive Applicants: Must submit a signed Automotive Acknowledgement Form (link) to the Office of Admissions, admissions@sunycgcc.edu
4. Apply for Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to qualified students at Columbia-Greene Community College and is awarded based on student need and the availability of funds. Funds are limited so students are encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after October 1 as possible.
The FAFSA form is available HERE.
5. Obtain a Certificate of Residence
If you reside in New York, you must submit a Certificate of Residence for each academic year (Fall through Summer). If you don’t submit a Certificate of Residence, you will be charged the non-resident tuition rate, which is twice the in-state rate.
You can find more information on Certificates of Residence HERE.
6. Submit Immunization Records
If you are enrolled for six or more credits, you are required to submit documentation against measles, mumps, and rubella.
You can find more about Immunization Records HERE.
7. Meet with your Advisor
After submitting an application and the required documents, you will receive an admissions decision in the mail which details how to set up your meeting with your advisor. At that meeting, you’ll create your schedule for the upcoming semester.
For Spring 2024 Registration
New Students can schedule appointments with an advisor beginning on October 30, 2023.
For Summer and Fall 2024 Registration
New Students can schedule appointments with an advisor beginning on April 1, 2024.
Get started by completing an easy-to-use 15-minute career exploration survey, Focus2 Career, that uses your interests and values to explore careers and majors at Columbia-Greene. Create your own, free Focus2 Career account HERE. After using the Focus2 Career tool, schedule a meeting with an Admissions counselor to understand how to kick-start your education and career goals. Contact Admissions today at admissions@sunycgcc.edu or 518.697.6500.
Columbia-Greene understands that adult students like you have work experience that relates to your education. Want to apply for credit toward your degree or certificate programs? You’ll find the downloadable Prior Learning Assessment formHERE.
Students will be charged an assessment fee of $30.00 per semester hour awarded and credit will not be applied until fees are paid in full.
Process for Petition:
Students wishing to be considered for life experience credit are required to submit the following documents to the Office of Admissions:
- Complete the top portion of the downloadable Petition of Life Experience.
- Provide necessary documentation (samples of work, certificates, licenses etc.) to support evidence of learning course materials.
- Submit petition and supporting documents to the Office of Admissions by email
(admissions@sunycgcc.edu) or mail (Office of Admissions, 4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534)
The process can take up to 30 days to review. For questions on your petition, please contact the Office of Admissions at 518-828-4181 ext. 3427 or admissions@sunycgcc.edu.