The History of Suffolk County Community College

On December 18, 1959, Suffolk County Community College of the State University of New York was founded under the administration of a nine-member board of trustees, five appointed by the then County Board of Supervisors and four by the Governor of the State of New York.

On October 3, 1960, the College officially opened, occupying temporary facilities at Sachem Junior-Senior High School in Ronkonkoma, New York, as well as part-time facilities at Riverhead High School in Riverhead. Initial enrollment included 171 full-time students and 335 part-time students.

As the College began to grow, the Board of Supervisors of Suffolk County provided a 130-acre site in Selden for a permanent campus. Six buildings on the site were renovated and converted, equipment necessary for the operation of the College was obtained, and in August 1961 the College occupied what was later to be known as the Ammerman Campus, renamed in honor of the College’s founding president, Dr. Albert M. Ammerman.

The second year of operation opened with over 1,400 full- and part-time students. In June 1962, the College held its first commencement exercises, at which 42 graduates received associate degrees. Two other permanent campuses were opened – the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood in 1974 and the Eastern Campus in Riverhead in 1977.

One College, Three Campuses

Ammerman Campus (Selden, NY)

Today, the Ammerman Campus encompasses 156 acres and has 17 academic, administrative and auxiliary buildings. In 2015, the College opened the 62,700-square-foot William J. Lindsay Life Sciences Building, which contains science classrooms, laboratories and prep rooms as well as lecture halls and meeting spaces.

Michael J. Grant Campus (Brentwood, NY)

The Michael J. Grant Campus occupies a site of 207 acres with 15 academic, administrative and auxiliary buildings, including an 110,000-square-foot building which houses classrooms, laboratories, and a theatre. A 277,000-square-foot complex, which houses the Suffolk County Police Academy, a pool, field house, fitness center and health technology wing, opened in 2000.

Located on the Michael J. Grant Campus, the Sally Ann Slacke Corporate Training Center continues to provide a wide array of customized workforce and professional development training for the region's business sector, not-for-profit organizations and public agencies.

In September 2009, the College opened the Workforce Development and Technology Center. This 18,000-square-foot building is LEED Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council and includes state-of-the-art laboratories, classrooms and office space.

As part of our partnership with Long Island University, a new modular building was completed in 2016 on the Michael J. Grant Campus.

In 2017, the College completed construction on a 74,200-square-foot Learning Resource Center, which includes traditional library functions as well as a 100-seat lecture hall, the Academic Tutoring Center, the Writing Studio, meeting space and a Teaching Learning Center.

The College is completing construction of a new Renewable Energy/STEM Center on this campus. This facility will be the cornerstone of new academic initiatives (both credit and non-credit) being developed in Energy Management, Alternative Energy Technologies, Sustainability Studies as well as Cybersecurity and other STEM disciplines. Design, construction, equipment planning and curriculum development for new academic programming is expected to be completed during the 2022-2023 academic year.

Eastern Campus (Riverhead, NY)

The Eastern Campus, located on a 192-acre site in the Pine Barrens of eastern Long Island, comprises six academic buildings and three auxiliary buildings. Also affiliated with the Eastern Campus, is the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Center located on Main Street in downtown Riverhead, just three miles north of the main campus.

The facility includes a state-of-the-art library, a large lecture hall, computer classrooms, a multi-media room, the Academic Support Center, gallery space and varied learning spaces for students to pursue collaborative and independent study.

In September 2019, the College opened the Health and Wellness Center, a 40,214-square-foot building which contains a large lap pool, a gymnasium, strength training area and classrooms for instruction and meetings.

A Leader in Education

In 2005, in an effort to revitalize traditional downtown areas and provide additional access to educational opportunities, the College embarked on opening two downtown satellite educational centers. A downtown center opened in Sayville specifically to address nurse education. Located close to public transportation, the facility includes state-of-the-art laboratories for nursing, medical assisting, anatomy and physiology classes and offers courses in the allied health professions and continuing education.

In January 2008, the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Center opened in downtown Riverhead. The Center offers two-year A.A.S. degrees in Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hotel and Resort Management, as well as certificates, a variety of general education, and continuing education courses. The Center includes classrooms, hands-on training labs, a 60-seat demonstration theatre, a retail bakery and café. In addition, spaces are available for rent for meetings and events.

Suffolk County Community College is the largest community college in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, enrolling approximately 21,000 students. It offers more than 100 degree, workforce training, and certificate options in business and legal studies; communications and the arts; computer science, engineering and technology; culinary arts and hospitality management; health, community and human services; education; liberal arts and sciences. The original full-time faculty of fewer than a dozen has grown to more than 415. By May 2022, the College had over 140,000 alumni.

Each year, Suffolk County Community College prepares students to enter the workforce upon graduation in such marketable areas as medical records, physical therapist assistant, paralegal, nursing, culinary arts and many other fields. Other students transfer to four-year colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. Suffolk graduates have gone on to study at institutions such as Columbia, Harvard, Cornell, New York University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as well as institutions within the State University of New York.

Suffolk County Community College is a two-year unit of the State University of New York (SUNY).

SUNY's 64 statewide campuses bring educational opportunity within commuting distance of virtually all New York citizens and comprise the nation's largest, comprehensive system of public higher education.

When founded in 1948, SUNY consolidated 29 state-operated, but unaffiliated, institutions. Since then, SUNY has grown to a point where its impact is felt educationally, culturally and economically throughout the state.

SUNY offers more than 7,000 degree and certificate programs at its 64 campuses, which include 30 community colleges. Opportunities range from microcredentials and two-year associate degree programs to doctoral studies.

The 30 two-year community colleges operating under the SUNY program play a unique role in the expansion of educational opportunity by:

• providing transfer options to students who wish to continue to earn advanced degrees
• providing local industry with trained technicians in a wide variety of workforce curricula, and
• providing the community with a resource for academic, technical and professional advancement, as well as personal enrichment.

To learn more about SUNY, visit www.suny.edu.

The SUNY Board of Trustees is the governing body of the State University of New York. It consists of 18 members, 15 of whom are appointed by the Governor, by and with consent of the New York State Senate. In addition, the presidents of SUNY's Student Assembly, Faculty Council of Community Colleges, and University Faculty Senate serve as ex-officio members of the Board. The Student Assembly President is a voting member.

Suffolk County Community College curricula are registered by the New York State Department of Education. The College is authorized to award the Associate in Arts degree, the Associate in Science degree and the Associate in Applied Science degree as established by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York as well as the Certificate of Completion.

Suffolk County Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801. (267-284-5011) www.msche.org. The MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

The College’s accreditation was reaffirmed on June 21, 2018. The College’s next self-study will be in 2026-2027. Please click here for additional information about our institutional accreditation.

For a list of all accrediting bodies, see Suffolk at a Glance.

Fall-to-Fall Retention Rate

150% of time (3 years) FT/FT Graduation Rate

Ammerman Campus

533 College Road
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 451-4110

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The Ammerman Campus, situated on 156 wooded acres in Selden, is the oldest of the three campuses with an enrollment of over 13,000 students. It offers a wide array of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, visual and performing arts, Engineering and Computer Sciences, Information Technology, as well as technological training in Electronics, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, Drafting and Construction. A new state-of-the-art automotive training facility houses the Automotive Service Specialist program. Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic, Human Services and American Sign Language are among some of the highly regarded health career programs that offer students clinical training. A fully equipped campus studio provides hands-on experience for the Radio and Television Production students, and Fitness Specialist majors work with the most up-to-date exercise training equipment. The campus also features a full spectrum of programs in business, accounting and paralegal studies with opportunities for credit-bearing internships.

Crooked Hill Road
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 851-6700

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The Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood enrolls over 10,000 students. It provides a wide range of programs including Occupational Therapy Assisting, Nursing, Veterinary Science, Medical Records, Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood, Addiction Studies, Business, Accounting, and Liberal Arts and Sciences. The Suffolk Credit Union Arena houses health and technology classes as well as the Suffolk County Police Academy. It includes a pool, field house, fitness center, and health technology wing.

Culinary Arts and Hospitality Center

20 East Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11901

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Directions

From the west, using Long Island Expressway (I-495E): Go to Exit 71. Take CR94/Rt.24E for 5 miles to downtown Riverhead traffic circle. From the circle exit north onto Peconic Ave. toward Main St. Riverhead. Turn right onto Main St. and make 1st left onto Roanoke Ave. Make 1st right off Roanoke Ave. into public parking lot.

From the west, using Sunrise Highway (Rt. 27E): Go to Exit 61. Take County Road 51 north for 7 miles to CR94/Rt.24E. Make slight right onto CR94/Rt.24E and take for .2 miles to the downtown Riverhead traffic circle. From the circle exit north onto Peconic Ave. toward Main St. Riverhead. Turn right onto Main St. and make 1st left onto Roanoke Ave. Make 1st right off Roanoke Ave. into public parking lot.

From the east on the North Fork: Follow Rt. 25W to downtown Riverhead and turn right onto Roanoke Ave. Make 1st right off Roanoke Ave. (at Gazebo) into public parking lot.

From the east on the South Fork: Follow Rt. 27W (Sunrise Highway) to Exit 65N at Hampton Bays. Take Rt. 24N for 7 miles to the downtown Riverhead traffic circle. From the circle exit north onto Peconic Ave. toward Main St. Riverhead. Turn right onto Main St. and make 1st left onto Roanoke Ave. Make 1st right off Roanoke Ave. into public parking lot.

New student looking for a degree? (Matriculated Student)

Whether you are a recent high school graduate or an adult learner changing careers, Suffolk County Community College has degree and certificate programs for you. Many of these programs provide opportunities to transfer or be admitted jointly to a four-year college or university. Here are a few reasons to choose Suffolk.

To help you explore your goal for attending Suffolk, visit Admissions Procedures. The admissions process takes only a few steps and applying online is quick and easy. Follow the Steps to Apply to get started.

Have your high school mail your official transcript to the Central Admissions Office to complete the application process. If you have a high school equivalency diploma, mail a copy of the diploma with scores to the Central Admissions Office. If you attended another college or plan to transfer credits, see Transfer Students.

For additional information, see the New Student Guide to Enrollment.

Eligibility

The College believes liberal admission requirements are an essential part of its philosophy and, in that context, has maintained a Full Opportunity Program of admission for many years. Full Opportunity means the College offers acceptance in an appropriate program to all applicants residing in Suffolk County who have graduated from an approved high school or hold the New York State High School Equivalency Diploma (or equivalent).

Applicants over the age of 18 who do not meet these requirements should contact one of the campus admissions offices for alternate admission procedures under the Ability to Benefit (ATB) program. These procedures include the testing of the applicant and counselor review of all testing data and academic credentials prior to the admission process. Federal guidelines on testing cut-off scores are utilized for admission purposes.

Students who wish to transfer to Suffolk County Community College from another college are accepted if they have left their previous institution in good academic standing. See Transfer Students for transferring in credits.

Some majors have special admission procedures and entrance requirements. Admission into these programs is based on factors such as completion of required prerequisites, grade point average, high school record, work experience and objective test data.

For majors with competitive admission requirements, preference may be given to students who complete their prerequisite course work at Suffolk County Community College. In addition, Suffolk County residents will be given preference over residents of other New York State counties for admission into competitive programs in those cases where the program is available in the student’s county of residence. Furthermore, applicants from outside New York State, including those from outside the United States, will be considered for admission to competitive/restricted programs only after the admission of all qualified Suffolk County and New York State applicants.

Specific admission requirements and application procedures for each of Suffolk County Community College’s curricula can be found in the individual detailed curriculum descriptions in the Curricula section of this catalog. Students enrolling in other than New York State registered or otherwise approved programs may jeopardize eligibility for financial aid.

Application Deadlines

The application deadline for new students is one week prior to the start of classes for both the fall and spring semesters. Nevertheless, applicants are urged to file their application by November 1 for spring admission and April 1 for fall admission in order to assure early consideration of their application and the greatest selection of program and course offerings. In addition, the following programs admit freshmen for the fall semester only and give preference to applications received by January 15: Nursing and Practical Nursing (except August 15 for select options), Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Veterinary Science Technology. Transfer students may be accepted for the spring into a competitive program on a case-by-case basis.

Matriculation

Matriculated Status

Matriculated status is granted to every student who is admitted into a degree or certificate program at Suffolk County Community College. Matriculation assures a student that the requirements for a particular program which are in effect at the time of matriculation will remain in effect until that student graduates.

Matriculated students may attend classes on a part-time (1-11.5 credits per semester) or full-time (12 or more credits per semester) basis and may schedule their classes during the days, evenings, weekends, or online on any of the college’s three campuses. To be eligible for financial aid, students must be matriculated and taking courses required for or applicable to their current degree program.

Loss of matriculation occurs if the student:

• applied and was accepted to the College, but never attended.
• was matriculated in a program with limited seat availability (e.g., Automotive Service Specialist, Automotive Business, Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair, Cybersecurity Information Assurance, Emergency Medical Technician: Paramedic, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Practical Nursing, Toyota T-TEN Automotive Service, and Veterinary Science Technology) and did not attend during the semester of acceptance (excluding wintersession and summer session).
• did not enroll in credit-bearing courses at the College for two or more consecutive semesters (excluding wintersession and summer session).
• was academically dismissed or if the student’s matriculation status was rescinded for academic reasons.
• graduated from Suffolk and is not subsequently pursuing an additional degree or certificate.

Non-Matriculated Status

Non-matriculated status is assigned to any student who wishes to take classes at Suffolk County Community College but who has not been admitted into a degree or certificate program or for a student who has lost matriculation status. Non-matriculated students can register for 1 through 11.5 credits per semester and are not eligible for financial aid.

Non-matriculated students in “good academic standing” must apply for admission or readmission to continue in a program and are required to follow the curriculum requirements for the term of application. Students who have previously attended Suffolk, but are not in good academic standing, must see a Campus Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for evaluation of readmitting into a program.

International Students

Admission of international students requires the issuance of a SEVIS I-20 form to qualify for F-1 non-immigrant student status in the United States. International students should contact the International Counselor's office or visit International Students for information and forms regarding international admissions.

International students outside of the United States may have their Suffolk County resident sponsor request a meeting with the International Counselor. International students are encouraged to file applications at least three months before the start of classes for both the fall and spring semesters.

Additional Information

• Additional information about transferring to Suffolk
• Returning to Suffolk
• Joint Admissions
• Articulation Agreements with four-year partner colleges and universities
• Scholarship and grant opportunities

Office of Admissions - 5 Easy Steps to Apply

Health Insurance

Suffolk County Community College does not offer, endorse, or promote any health insurance plans for its students. As a courtesy only, the Health Services Offices may have information about private plans that are available to students.

Accident Insurance

Due to legal and regulatory changes related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), as of Fall 2018, the College will no longer offer the Student Accident Insurance Plan (SAIP) to students. 

Based on these conditions, all students must now find their own private health insurance coverage. Individuals under the age of 26 may qualify for health insurance under a parent’s plan. Individuals may also be eligible to be covered under their parent’s plan until age 29 under State law if certain requirements are met. For more information, see the NYS Department of Financial Services website. Those who do not qualify for coverage under a parent’s health insurance policy should visit the New York State Health Plan Marketplace at https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov. By following the steps outlined on the website, students can identify and purchase healthcare coverage ideally suited to their own needs, as well as explore whether they qualify for free or low-cost coverage options and assistance that may be available to obtain coverage. Some students may not be able to obtain coverage through the Marketplace until the open enrollment period for 2019 coverage begins later this fall, but some students may qualify for a special enrollment period and, thus, be able to obtain coverage now, so we encourage students to research their eligibility and coverage options as soon as possible.

Please note that it is extremely important for students to obtain health insurance. The College encourages its students to pursue either: (a) coverage through a parent’s health insurance or; (b) a personal policy available through the online Marketplace. Students are responsible for their own health, and should take the time to find the ideal insurance options.

Registration

Currently enrolled matriculated and non-matriculated students are eligible to register before the end of each semester for the following term. Registration may be conducted on the student portal via MySCCC or in person at the Campus Registrar Office. New matriculated students must register in person. After registering, students receive a schedule/bill. All students are responsible for verifying the content of their schedule/bill and making the appropriate tuition payment prior to the date listed. No student is considered enrolled until all tuition and fees are either paid in full or officially deferred.

Late Registration

A late registration fee is charged to students without a current schedule and who register one week prior to the official start of each session (Day, Evening, Saturday/Sunday) and continues through the first week of classes. Late Registration for a course is only permitted up until the course is scheduled to hold its first class meeting. Exceptions to this policy may only be approved by the College chief academic officer or designee.

Additional Information

Registration:  Fall  |  Wintersession  |  Spring  |  Summer

Key Enrollment Dates:  Summer and Fall  |  Winter and Spring

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Related Links

• Enrollment Certification

• Health Services

• Non-Degree Students

• Obtain a Suffolk County Community College ID Card

• Out-of-County Student Information

• Voter Registration

When should I pay my bill?

You must pay your bill by the due date printed on the bill. Otherwise, you will lose your schedule.

Where/How can I pay my bill?

1. Online, through MySCCC; or
2. by mail, to the address indicated on the bill; or
3. in person, at any of the campus Cashier Offices.

To add or drop a class during the designated add/drop period, you may log in to your MySCCC portal account at my.sunysuffolk.edu or use the fillable Add/Drop Form.

First, please read the following information:

• Students with a current class schedule are not charged a late fee to modify their existing schedules during the add/drop period. 
• Some course offerings will not permit enrollment after the first class meeting. The College chief academic officer or designee will determine on a college-wide basis which courses will not admit students after the first class meeting based upon recommendations made by the campus executive deans. 
• Students are otherwise permitted to add a class up until the start of a class’s second week (e.g., prior to the third session of a class that meets twice a week or the second session of a class that meets once a week). Exceptions to this policy may only be approved by the College chief academic officer or designee.
• Any student who enters a class after the first meeting, regardless of reason, is accountable for all course requirements including assignments and attendance.
• A student may drop a course during the official refund period for the part of term. These courses will not appear on a student’s official transcript.

 To accomplish the add or drop transaction, please select from the options below.

MySCCC Log in using your SCCC username and password.

Download Add or Drop Form
Note: When completing the fillable Add/Drop form, save the form to your documents or desktop and then attach it to your email.

You may also bring the completed form in person to your campus Registrar Office. Your SUNY Suffolk ID card is required for all in-person transactions.

Introduction

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides academic support and financial assistance to students who demonstrate the potential for mastering college-level work. EOP is mandated by the New York State Legislature and is funded by the State University of New York (SUNY).

VIDEO: EOP Students Share Their Experiences

Eligibility

To qualify for EOP, a student is required to:

• be a resident of New York State for 12 months prior to enrollment
• have a high school diploma or an equivalency diploma
• demonstrate the need for additional academic preparation and have the potential for completing a college program
• be in need of financial assistance within established income guidelines

Additional Academic Preparation

A need for additional academic preparation is defined by any one of the following:

• a high school average of 70 to 83;
• a General Equivalency Diploma (GED);
• a non-high school graduate who is admitted to Suffolk through the Ability to Benefit program;
• placement at Suffolk in one or more developmental courses;
• a referral from an Educational Opportunity Center within the SUNY system

Potential for mastering college-level work is determined by a review of the student's high school record, all available test scores, and information about their extracurricular activities, hobbies, community activities, job history, and any other experiences that might indicate their potential for future success.

Individualized Services 

Specific services include the following:

• academic advisement for course work planning
• tutorial services (both individual and group)
• assistance with financial aid application process
• educational, career, and personal counseling
• financial support for some personal expenses
• academic skill-building workshops

Summer Program

All EOP freshman students are required to attend Suffolk's four-week summer orientation program to help enhance academic skills prior to the start of the fall semester.

• reading, English, mathematics, and computer review classes
• time management and study skills workshops
• free breakfast and lunch
• meet other EOP freshman students and campus personnel
• transportation reimbursement at the end of the summer program

Refer to: How to Apply.

The Student Support Services program enhances opportunities for students to successfully complete their college education. Through the development and implementation of a personal support plan, students receive assistance in identifying their educational goals and learning needs, as well as individual academic and financial advisement and tutoring.

Services Offered

Specific services offered include the following:

• One-on-one assistance with academic needs
• Academic Coaching
• Instruction in basic study skills
• Tutorial services
• Assistance in applying for and maintaining financial aid eligibility
• Information about career and transfer opportunities
• Registration priority
• Peer mentoring
• Referral to campus resources
• Workshops and Informational sessions

Eligibility

Applications to the Student Support Services (SSS) program will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must be in their first semester in the fall and full time (12 or more credits) in order to be considered. The program acceptance deadline is October 25th of each year. Please note that we are unable to accept students in the spring. Therefore, interested students should apply as early as possible. If you are interested in applying or would like to learn more about the SSS program on your campus, please contact the Student Support Services office at 631-451-4693 or SSS_central@sunysuffolk.edu. Students must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• first generation college student
  (i.e., neither parent has graduated from college with a four-year degree.);

• low income
  (see TRIO Low Income Guidelines);

• have a documented disability 

Goal

In order to support students with certain academic needs related to college readiness, Suffolk provides developmental courses in reading, mathematics, English or English as a Second Language (ESL). These courses are designed to help students refine scholastic skills, and, thereby, effect a smooth transition to college-level courses. While developmental courses do not carry credit toward a degree or certificate, successful completion of these courses is required and may serve as a prerequisite to enrollment in college-level programs at Suffolk. Developmental courses may lengthen the time needed to complete a degree program. However, faculty at Suffolk continue to develop multiple approaches to enable students to begin college-level course work in a timely manner.

Course Placement

Newly admitted matriculated students are enrolled in college-level or developmental-level courses based on scores earned on the Computerized Placement Test (CPT), certain high school Regents exams, and/or other available test scores and measures. Students entering Suffolk who have completed appropriate college-level courses may be waived from part or all of the CPT.

Course placement may determine a students need to enroll in one or more of the following developmental courses, which do not fulfill degree requirements:

ENGLISH
ENG009: Basic English Skills
ENG010: Developmental Writing
ENG011: Enhanced Writing Skills
ENG012: Emerging Writers Workshop

MATHEMATICS
MAT001: Developmental Mathematics Skills
MAT006: Pre-Algebra and Algebra I
MAT007: Algebra I
MAT009: Mathematical Literacy

READING
RDG096: Essential College Reading
RDG098: Introduction to College Reading
RDG099: Reading in the Content Areas

In addition, students for whom English is a second language may be required to take any or all of the following:

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
ESL011-012: ESL College Reading I and II
ESL013-014: ESL Intensive Grammar I and II
ESL015-016: ESL College Listening Speaking Skills I and II
ESL017-018: ESL College Composition I and II

Enrollment Requirements

Students required to take developmental courses in two or more subject areas or one developmental course at the lower-level English, reading, or ESL (ENG009/ESL017 or RDG098/RDG096/ESL011) may enroll in up to 14.5 credit hours per semester which would include the required developmental courses and courses from the student’s chosen curriculum. Courses are arranged by the counseling staff in consultation with the student. Students enrolled in developmental courses may drop or add courses only after written approval by a faculty advisor, counselor, Academic Chair, or Academic Dean.

Full-time students placed into developmental reading, English, or mathematics courses must register for them during the first semester. If two levels of a developmental courses are required, students successful at the lower-level must continue to the higher-level during the subsequent semester. Students earning a U, UN, R, or W must repeat the lower-level course before moving on to the higher-level.

Part-time students placed into two or more developmental courses may take them in conjunction with certain approved courses. Students placed only in developmental mathematics are required to take it during the student’s first semesters.

New students who are applying for financial aid with state aid eligibility must earn at least 3 college-level credits toward their current degree. In the subsequent semester the student must earn at least 6 college-level credits toward their current degree.

Any grade issued for a developmental course is binding. A test and retest score on the CPT cannot be used to substitute for or replace an earned grade.

Suffolk County Community College recognizes that students who are non-native speakers of English may require specialized English language instruction. As a result, extensive course offerings in English as a Second Language (ESL) are available at each of the campuses.

The three ESL programs offer instruction in listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar to students for whom English is a second language. The ESL programs include both part-time and full-time developmental classes on a noncredit basis* and a third program which offers developmental classes on a credit** basis. The aim of all three programs is to provide limited English-proficient students with a functional knowledge of the English language.

The programs furnish students with the necessary communication skills to secure gainful employment, perform more effectively in daily life situations, and enroll in further college-level courses, if they so desire. Inasmuch as Suffolk County offers employment opportunities in business and industry as well as academic options, the ESL programs are aimed at making these opportunities accessible to their students. Instruction consists of sequenced levels, each of which is a prerequisite for the next level. These levels are divided into sections that focus on the four linguistic skill areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

* Students should be aware that all ESL courses, credit or non-credit, are considered developmental. Therefore, they do not fulfill any degree or certificate requirements.

** Plus 3 or 6 college-level credits for financial aid eligibility.

We have two different ESL options to help you. Look at the questions below to decide which one is best for you.

• Did you graduate high school in the United States?
• Are you an advanced student of English?
• Have you finished the Non-Credit ESL option (Advanced IEP or Level 4.5)?
• Do you want to obtain an associates or bachelor's degree?

If you answered yes to three or more of the questions above, we recommend that you start with the Credit ESL Program.

If you didn't answer yes to three or more questions above, we recommend that you start with the Non-Credit ESL Program. This option is for beginning to intermediate students of English.

If you are an international student, visit International student.

If you are still not sure which option would be best for you or if you have questions, please contact an advisor for assistance. 

Summer Classes begin May 23, 2023 and Fall classes begin September 5, 2023

Beginner Students:

• Students must be 18 years old
• Students must show photo identification
• Students must show proof of vaccination

Not a Beginner Student?

Students who are NOT beginners, but want to improve their listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar can make an appointment for a placement test.

ESL Contact Information

Students who need assistance online or who are interested in non-credit ESL classes can call:

• (631) 451-4859 — Selden (Ammerman Campus)
• (631) 548-2645 — Riverhead (Eastern Campus)
• (631) 851-6519 — Brentwood Michael J Grant Campus)

Benefits of the ESL Program:

• Communicate more effectively
• Earn higher wages
• Be considered for a promotion
• Continue your education towards a degree

What do I need to do to take a placement test to take ESL classes? 

• Call us and speak to someone in the ESL office who will determine if a placement test is appropriate based on the student’s language proficiency.  
• Fill out demographic info and get assigned a student ID#. You will need the student ID# to access the test. 
• Submit your vaccination card to health services at your home campus.
• Make an appointment to take the four-part placement test.
• Once all four sections of the test are taken, students will be contacted with their placement.

About the ESL Program

The ESL non-credit English Program and Intensive English Program at Suffolk County Community College provide high- quality English as a Second Language instruction to equip second-language learners with the linguistic ability necessary to thrive academically, professionally and socially. Our programs foster strong English language acquisition through creative, yet structured, instruction in a positive and welcoming learning environment.

Our program has helped many people to develop their English-language skills, so why not give it a try?

Students are placed in classes that are tailored to their English ability, and each semester they advance through the levels and modules to prepare them to continue their education at Suffolk County Community College or at another college or university.

Part-Time and Full-Time Programs

The part-time non-credit ESL program consists of four levels and the full-time Intensive English Program (IEP) consists of three levels. In both programs, each level is a prerequisite for the next. The only requirements to enter either program are that students be at least 18 years of age and take a placement test in order to determine their level of proficiency and appropriate placement in a level.

The part-time non-credit ESL program is for those students who:

• have not enrolled at the College in a degree program
• are seeking a less expensive option
• are able to devote only a limited number of hours per week to study
• have language skills at the most basic level
• are seeking to improve language skills for vocational or social reasons
• are unsure of future academic goals

The full-time non-credit Intensive English Program is for those students who:

• want or need to dedicate a significant number of hours per week toward language acquisition
• are preparing for college or university study
• wish to increase their career options

ESL Program Semester (non-credit):

The semester lasts 12 weeks for both programs. Each week, students in the part-time program must attend class for 6 hours and also complete one hour of language lab for a total of 7 hours per week. Depending of the campus, classes are offered during the day, in the evening and on the weekend. Students in the full-time Intensive English Program must attend class for 18 hours per week and complete two hours of language lab for a total of 20 hours a week.

Part-Time ESL Program

Full-Time Intensive English Program (IEP)

Upon successful completion of either Level 4 or the Advanced IEP of the non-credit program, an exit test is given and students are encouraged to pursue college-level work. Students who successfully complete the program also participate in the ESL graduation ceremony. At that time they receive a Certificate of Program Completion which recognizes their achievement.

*Students should be aware that all ESL courses, credit or non-credit, are considered developmental and therefore do not fulfill any degree or certificate requirements.

We offer intensive academic prep courses designed to prepare students, whose first language is not English, for college-level work in degree programs.

Students may take the full sequence of classes or they may take only those for which they demonstrate or experience a need. Courses are prescribed according to placement test scores; not all courses may be required and students may be encouraged to take courses in appropriate academic disciplines to augment their course schedules.

The credit ESL program is for students who:

• have been accepted by Suffolk for full- or part-time admission.
• are applying for financial aid (for state aid eligibility, new students must earn at least 3 college-level credits toward their current degree, while students in subsequent semesters must earn at least 6 college-level credits toward their current degree).
• are seeking a more intensive program of study for academic or professional reasons.
• need intensive instruction in any of the above-named skill areas.
• need specialized ESL classes based on results of the Computerized Placement Tests.
• have completed the non-credit ESL program and need additional focused course work to enable them to continue their studies.

12 Credits or More per Semester

Tuition and fees are subject to change pending final action on the College budget.

Fewer Than 12 Credits per Semester

–Tuition and fees are subject to change pending final action on the College budget.–

Fees, Fines, and Charges

Financial Aid Deferral

Students who qualify for financial assistance or loans from state, federal or private agencies may be permitted, on a case-by-case basis, to defer payment of tuition and fees until receipt of such financial aid, but in no case beyond the end of the semester.

Third-Party Deferral

A tuition payment deferral is a privilege extended to a student by the College and can be withdrawn at the discretion of the College. In addition, if third party payment is not received, the College reserves the right to demand payment from the student. Funds from any source may be used by the College for payment of any and all deferred or outstanding charges. It is the student’s responsibility to follow through on all financial aid paperwork to ensure timely completion of the process.

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In those cases where a student does not meet their financial obligation, the College employs the service of collection agencies. If an account is sent to collections, the student is responsible for all associated costs including interest, contingency fees, legal fees, and administrative fees if the account is returned uncollected. Fees associated with collection of a delinquent account can be as much as one-third of the balance in default at the time of collection. Students with accounts in collection will not be able to register for a future semester until their account is paid in full.

Students who wish to withdraw from the College or change their status from full time to part time must complete the Course Withdrawal form. All financial aid recipients are encouraged to contact their campus Financial Aid office to discuss any potential impacts of enrollment changes on their financial aid eligibility.

Students earn their federal financial aid throughout their period of enrollment.  Federal financial aid, including loans, is recalculated for students who withdraw from all courses before the sixty (60) percent point of the semester.  For example, a student who attends for only thirty (30) percent of a semester is entitled to only thirty (30) percent of the aid and/or loans awarded.  If a faculty member reports that a student did not attend their class(es) federal financial aid is withdrawn for those courses.

A student who does not complete at least one course (grade of A, B, C, D, F, S, or U), the student is considered an unofficial withdrawal for Title IV aid purposes.  SCCC will use the last date of attendance reported by the faculty; if no last date of attendance is reported, the mid-point of the semester is used as the withdrawal date.  As this often results in a balance, the students are notified by USPS and sent a revised bill.

General Academic Requirements for Financial Aid (Full-time and Part-time Students)

To receive financial aid from the student aid programs you must meet the following conditions:

1. Have financial need (i.e., except for some loan programs)
2. Have a high school diploma or hold a NYS High School Equivalency Diploma (HSE - formerly known as GED). As of July 1, 2012, students admitted under the Ability to Benefit (ATB) are no longer eligible for Federal Aid
3. Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a degree or certificate program (i.e., matriculated and taking courses applicable for that degree or certificate)
4. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
5. Have a valid Social Security Number
6. Have filed and signed a statement on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) certifying that you will use federal student aid only for educational purposes
7. Neither be in default on a federal student loan nor owe money back on a federal student grant
8. Meet the federal and state standards for satisfactory academic progress. Please click the Maintaining Eligibility tab above.

Your eligibility also may be verified by government agencies as follows:

• Social Security Administration for verification of social security numbers, correct name, and U.S. citizenship status
• Department of Homeland Security (Immigration and Naturalization Service) for verification of eligible non-citizenship status, when applicable
• Department of Justice for verification that a student has not been denied federal student aid by the courts as the result of a drug-related conviction
• Veterans Administration for verification of veteran's status, when applicable, to determine dependent/independent status and discharge status
• Department of Education to validate accuracy of financial information for all students identified by U.S. Department of Education.

1. Students must be enrolled in a degree or certificate program (matriculated) to receive financial aid.
2. To qualify for TAP, you must be full-time (12 or more credits). First time recipients who require remedial coursework must take at least three (3) college level credits, and six (6) college level credits in all subsequent terms.
3. To qualify for APTS, students must enroll in at least three (3) college level credits each semester.
4. State financial aid is not awarded for repeated courses for which you have received a passing grade.
5. Financial aid is not awarded for courses that are being "audited."
6. Financial aid is awarded only for courses that are required for the student's degree or certificate program. Financial aid does not cover prerequisites.
7. Students are expected to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards to maintain financial aid eligibility. Refer to progress standards for Academic Progress charts.

Repeat Coursework

Federal financial aid will pay for only one repeat if you have previously earned credit in a course with a passing grade (A, B, C, D, etc.). You are only eligible to receive financial aid the first time the course is repeated. For example, if you are registered for 12 credits, and one of your 3-credit courses is a third attempt (after receiving a passing grade in an earlier attempt) your financial aid will be based on 9 credits and you will not be able to receive aid based on full-time enrollment. A second repeat is counted even if you received an incomplete grade.

State financial aid will not pay for repeated courses if you have previously earned credit with a grade of A, B, C, D, etc.

Federal Requirements for Satisfactory Academic Progress

To receive federal aid programs (Pell, SEOG, Work Study, Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized student loans, and parent PLUS loans), students must achieve minimum progress standards. Suffolk County Community College evaluates both qualitative and quantitative standards at the conclusion of each payment period (i.e. fall, spring, summer). Students who are not meeting the minimum progress standards are notified by email and their status is displayed in the student portal. Students may appeal the determination. Refer to the appeal information below the progress chart.

Qualitative Standards

The qualitative measurement is the student’s cumulative grade point average.  SCCC uses a graduated progression based on the number of credits attempted.  Students must achieve and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 once they have attempted 46 credits.  Refer to the progress chart below for additional information.

Quantitative Standards

The quantitative measurement evaluates the student’s completion rate.  Students are expected to successfully pass 67% of their cumulative coursework.  This completion rate is measured by dividing the student’s cumulative credits passed by total attempted credits.

Example 1: Student A has attempted 42 credits and earned 36. Student A's completion rate is calculated using the following formula: 36 / 42 = 85.7%. Student A is meeting the minimum requirement.

Example 2: Student B has attempted 24 credits and earned 15. Student B's completion rate is calculated using the following formula: 15 / 24 = 62.5%. Student B is not meeting the minimum 67% completion rate.

In addition to achieving a minimum completion rate of 67%, students are expected to complete their degree requirements within a maximum time frame.  Per federal regulations, the maximum time frame is defined as 150% of the credits required for the degree program.

Example:  Student C is enrolled in the Veterinary Science Technology program which requires completion of 64 credits.  The maximum time frame for student C is 96 attempted credits (64 x 1.5 = 96).

The chart below outlines the number of credits a student must generally pass based on the number of credits they have attempted. Please note, transfer credits accepted to a student's current degree program are counted as both attempted and earned.

All withdrawals, after the add/drop (refund) period, including "unofficial withdrawals" (no longer attending class), will be counted as attempts.

Students are allowed to receive financial aid for up 30 credit hours of remedial coursework. The successful completion of remedial coursework is not counted toward the 150% completion rule.

Appeals

Students not meeting minimum progress standards due to extenuating circumstances may submit an appeal.  Examples of extenuating circumstances include, but are not limited to:

• Student illness, injury, or other medical issue
• Death of an immediate family member
• Domestic violence or victim of a crime

Students may also appeal the maximum time frame.  For example, a student may choose to return for a second-degree program which often results in a student exceeding the maximum time frame.

Students wishing to appeal the loss of financial aid, may submit the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal form (available under Printable Forms) to their campus financial aid office.  While SCCC makes every effort to review appeals in a timely fashion, during peak processing times, it may take up to 30 days.  Therefore, students are encouraged to submit their appeal when they are notified about the loss of eligibility.

NYS Requirements for Satisfactory Academic Progress

NYS aid programs require students achieve minimum progress standards. There are different progress standards depending on the NYS aid program the student received. The information below is specific to the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). For details about other NYS aid programs, such as Aid for Part-time Study (APTS) or Excelsior, students are encouraged to contact their campus financial aid office.

To be eligible for subsequent TAP payments, students must achieve a minimum completion rate, or pursuit of program, in the semester for which they receive a TAP payment. The assessment of a student’s completion rate includes courses with grades of A through F, S, U, and R. Grades of W, FN, and UN indicate the student did not complete the course and is therefore excluded from the calculation.

The charts below display the minimum pursuit of program requirements. Students who enrolled full-time and receiving TAP, the percentage applies to the minimum full-time requirement (12 credits). Students enrolled part-time and receiving TAP, the percentage applies to the minimum part-time requirement (6 credits).

In addition to pursuit of program requirements, students must accrue a minimum number of college level credits based on the number of TAP payments received and maintain a specific cumulative GPA. Students receiving part-time TAP awards are required to maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA after their first payment.

Chart A: Students not enrolled in the EOP program who received their first NY State Award in fall 2010 or thereafter

Chart B: Students who first received TAP in 2007 through 2009, remedial students taking or having already taken six (6) remedial credits in their first semester, and EOP students.

Note: Only EOP students are eligible to receive a seventh or eighth payment at the community college level.

Appeals

Students not meeting minimum progress standards due to extenuating circumstances may submit an appeal.  Examples of extenuating circumstances include, but are not limited to:

• Student illness, injury, or other medical issue
• Death of an immediate family member
• Domestic violence or victim of a crime

When there are documentable extenuating circumstances, NYS allows for a one-time waiver.  If it is determined the student cannot meet the minimum requirements for the next payment. the appeal will be denied.

Students wishing to appeal the loss of financial aid, may submit the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal form (available under Printable Forms) to their campus financial aid office.  While SCCC makes every effort to review appeals in a timely fashion, during peak processing times, it may take up to 30 days.  Therefore, students are encouraged to submit their appeal when they are notified about the loss of eligibility.

Need Help Paying for College?

There are many sources of aid available to students attending Suffolk. Federal Title IV Financial Aid includes; Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Work Student and William D. Ford Direct Loans. Financial Aid can also include scholarships and other employment opportunities. State aid includes Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS).

Also, do not forget about the various federal and state tax deductions and saving incentives available for attending college; and the benefits available if you are a veteran.

For more information see below:

Pell Grant

• Range from $672 to $6,495 for the 2021-2022 academic year
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Amount of grant based on income, assets, family size, family members in college and enrollment status
• Available to students taking at least three credits in degree or certificate program
• For summer study awards are determined on remaining eligibility from the previous fall and spring term
• There is a lifetime limit of 12 semesters of Pell Grant eligibility
• Disbursements for Books and Supplies: Students who receive a Pell Grant in excess of tuition and fees may utilize a school credit in the campus bookstore. If a student does not utilize the school credit a refund will be sent directly to the student. A student can opt out of this credit by notifying the campus Financial Aid Office in writing. 

Excelsior Scholarship

New York State tuition free degree program, the Excelsior Scholarship is intended to supplement all current aid programs, including but not limited to TAP, PELL and other scholarships. Students can receive up to $5,500 from the scholarship, minus any amounts received from TAP, PELL, or other scholarships. It will provide assistance to students to cover any tuition gaps and make college tuition free. The scholarship makes college possible for students across the state and helps to alleviate the crushing burden of student debt. Students apply through New York State and applications will be available in late May. For additional information, visit the HESC website.

Applicants must:

• Be resident of New York State;
• Plan to attend a SUNY or CUNY two- or four-year degree program;
• Take 30 credits per year and make progress toward graduation;
• Maintain good academic standing;
• Be on track to graduate on time with an Associate Degree in two years or a Bachelor’s Degree in four years; and
• Be a New York State resident whose family household adjusted gross income (as filed on your 2017 federal tax return) does not exceed $125,000 for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 academic year.

Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

• Annual awards range to $5,665 per year
• Students must be taking at least 12 credits per semester, except students with disabilities who may receive a prorated award for less than 12 credits
• Eligibility is determined by the family's New York State Net Taxable Income of the prior year (up to $80,000)
• Part-time TAP is available to students with disabilities. You must be a New York State resident enrolled for 3-11 credits and meet the criteria for the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Part Time TAP is available to New York State residents enrolled for 6-11.5 credits who earned two consecutive semesters of 12 credits each. Part time TAP awards are pro-rated.

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

• Awards range from $100 to $2,000 per academic year
• Students must demonstrate exceptional financial need
• Generally, students must be taking at least six credits per semester

Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS)

• Awards range from $100 to $1,000 per semester
• Students must be enrolled for between 3-11 credits, and must take at least one 3-credit college level course
• Eligibility is determined by the family's New York State Net Taxable Income for the prior year

Part-time Scholarship (PTS) Award Program

The New York State Part-time Scholarship award provides tuition awards to students attending SUNY or CUNY community colleges who are enrolled part-time each semester. Recipients of the PTS award will receive an award that covers the cost of six credit hours or $1,500 per term, whichever is less. An award recipient is entitled to award payments for not more than four consecutive academic semesters. Students apply through New York State. For additional information, visit the HESC website.

Applicants must:

• Be resident of New York State;
• Plan to attend a SUNY or CUNY college;
• Be enrolled in at least six but less than 12 credits per term; and
• Maintain cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.

Federal Work Study

• Hourly wage ranges from $13.00 to $13.50 per hour
• Provides part-time employment during the academic year
• Jobs may be on campus or at off-campus locations that provide public service to our community
• Students may tutor in elementary schools through the American Reads Program

Part-Time Jobs on Campus

• Some part-time jobs are available on campus through various academic departments
• These jobs are not based on a student's financial need
• Information on full-time, part-time, summer and seasonal employment is available at Career Services

Excelsior Scholarship

New York State tuition-free degree program, the Excelsior Scholarship is intended to supplement all current aid programs, including but not limited to TAP, PELL and other scholarships. Students can receive up to $5,500 from the scholarship, minus any amounts received from TAP, PELL, or other scholarships. It will provide assistance to students to cover any tuition gaps and make college tuition-free. The scholarship makes college possible for students across the state and helps to alleviate the crushing burden of student debt. Students apply through New York State and applications will be available in late May. For additional information, visit the HESC website.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

• Be resident of New York State;
• Plan to attend a SUNY or CUNY two- or four-year degree program;
• Take 30 credits per year and make progress toward graduation;
• Maintain good academic standing;
• Be on track to graduate on time with an Associate Degree in two years or a Bachelor’s Degree in four years; and
• Be a New York State resident whose family household adjusted gross income (as filed on your 2017 federal tax return) does not exceed $125,000 for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 academic year.

To apply for this scholarship, you will need to:

1. Upload a .pdf copy of your SAR (Student Aid Report) to the HESC website. If you do not have a copy of your SAR you can obtain one from fafsa.ed.gov.
2. Upload a .pdf copy of your unofficial transcript. The transcript can be obtained by logging into MySCCC and selecting Unofficial Transcript in the Self-Service Banner menu.

For additional information visit the HESC website where you will find a list of questions and answers.

Part-Time Scholarship (PTS) Award Program

The New York State Part-Time Scholarship award provides tuition awards to students attending SUNY or CUNY community colleges who are enrolled part-time each semester.  Recipients of the PTS award will receive an award that covers the cost of six credit hours or $1,500 per term, whichever is less.  An award recipient is entitled to award payments for not more than four consecutive academic semesters.  Students apply through New York State.  For additional information, visit the HESC website.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

• Be resident of New York State;
• Plan to attend a SUNY or CUNY college;
• Be enrolled in at least six but less than 12 credits per term; and
• Maintain cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.

Regents Awards for Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans, Police Officers and Firefighters

There are awards for children of disabled veterans of the war periods 1941-46, 1950-55, 1961-75, and 1990-end of hostilities. There are also awards for children of servicemen who were prisoners of war or missing in action from those periods. The award is $450 a year for up to four years of full-time college study in New York State. Child of Police Officer-Firefighters Awards are for children of police officers or firefighters who died as a result of an on the job injury after June 30, 1982. The award is $450 a year for up to four years of undergraduate study. The following award / scholarship programs are available from New York State: 

1. Children of Veteran Awards - for students whose parent(s) served in the U.S. Armed Forces during specified period of war or national emergency.
2. Veterans Tuition Awards - Vietnam, Persian Gulf, or Afghanistan veterans matriculated for full or part-time study.
3. NYS Memorial Scholarships – for families of deceased Firefighters, Volunteer Firefighters, Police Officers, Peace Officers and Emergency Medical Service Workers who died as the result of injuries sustained in the line of duty in service to the State of New York.
4. World Trade Center Memorial Scholarships – for families and financial dependents of victims who died or were severely and permanently disabled as a result of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
5. Volunteer Recruitment Service Scholarships – for fire and ambulance volunteers.

Students should contact New York State Higher Education Corporation at 888-697-4372 for additional information on all programs above.

Educational Incentive Program

This is a program designed for students who are current employees at a registered or licensed day care provider. Students must be pursuing courses or programs related to early childhood education, child day care, children with special needs and other related subjects. Scholarship awards are based on income, type of courses studied and other priority considerations. Awards range from $117 per credit to $1,335 for full time study per semester. For additional information you must call (800) 295-9616.

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program

Based on SAT or ACT scores and grade point average. Maximum award of $1,500 based on Federal Application. Applications available at high school Guidance Office or from the Bureau of HEOP/VTEA Scholarships, NYS Education Department, Education Building Annex, Room 1071, Albany, NY 12234, (518) 486-1319.

NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence

NYS residents who are US citizens or eligible non-citizens enrolled (matriculated) for 12 credits or more. Cannot be in default on any NYS guaranteed student loan. Must attend a college in NYS. Awards are $1,500 to the top graduating senior of each high school in NYS, $500 to other academically gifted students for up to 4 years, or 5 years in certain programs. Scholarship must be used within 7 years. Contact the high school guidance office. To receive payment, complete the TAP application process.

Native American Education Student Aid

The Native American Education Student Aid is financial assistance for eligible Native American students for study in approved, undergraduate programs at New York State Institutions of higher education. It is not available for study at institutions located outside of New York State. Receiving New York State TAP does not affect a student's eligibility to receive Native American Education Student Aid.

For further information and to obtain the application to apply contact:
New York State Higher Education Services
Phone: (518) 474-0537
Fax:      (518) 474-3666

Educational Opportunity Grant (EOP)

A special program for New York State students who have been designated by the college as both academically and economically disadvantaged. For more information on this program please contact the EOP Office.

Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation(ACCES-VR, formerly VESID)

This program offers access to a full range of employment and independent living services that may be needed by persons with disabilities through their lives through its administration of vocational rehabilitation and independent living programs. For more information visit ACCES-VR.

Contact the District Office located at:

Hauppauge, New York
Phone: (631) 952-6357

Riverhead, New York
Phone: (631) 727-6496

When to Apply

The federal financial aid application (FAFSA) is available on October 1st each year. Students enrolling for the 2023-24 award year may complete the FAFSA beginning October 1, 2022 and will use 2021 income information on the application. Students enrolling for the 2024-25 award year will be able to complete the FAFSA in December 2023 and will use 2022 income information on the application.  New York State residents may apply for most forms of New York State aid website beginning October 1st.

To meet our priority deadline and to be considered for maximum financial aid, students should complete the filing process by April 15th for students enrolling in the Fall term and November 1st for the new Spring students. Financial aid is not automatically renewed, and must be applied for each academic year. In order to continue to receive federal and state financial aid, students must be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory academic progress. The satisfactory progress standards for financial aid recipients are on the website under the “Eligibility Requirements” menu.

Potential students may apply for financial aid prior to admission, although financial aid awards are only offered to admitted students.

The federal government requires that the FAFSA application be processed by your last day of enrollment.

Federal Grants (PELL, SEOG) and Loans

Attention Tax Filers: We urge you to utilize the IRS Data Retrieval Tool when filing your FAFSA. For instructions read #3 below and select verification.

1. After filing the FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the government via email. The SAR will be mailed to you in the event you do not have a valid email address (i.e., in one week for electronic filing; four to six weeks for paper filing).
2. If your SAR is incorrect or additional information is needed, go to fafsa.ed.gov to make corrections. Once you sign into fafsa.ed.gov, you can select "Make FAFSA Corrections."
3. If selected by the Department of Education for verification you must submit appropriate income tax transcripts from the IRS and download the appropriate . The Department of Education selects students and you may be required to verify such items as income, family size, high school graduation or equivalent, and identity.
4. Access your financial aid on the student portal at sunysuffolk.edu. Students offered federal work-study or a federal Direct Student loan must accept or decline on the student portal, sunysuffolk.edu. Select "MySCCC" and then choose Financial Aid. There you will find your financial aid status. Select "Accept Award Offer."
5. If your award offer does not include a student loan and you wish to borrow funds for your education, complete the Student Loan Request and Adjustment Form and submit to your campus financial aid office.
6. First time borrowers must complete an entrance interview at studentaid.gov.
7. If you were awarded a loan you must sign an electronic Master Promissory Note (e-MPN) at studentaid.gov.
8. You must sign the e-MPN before the Department of Education can release your funds. You will need to sign the e-MPN using your Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID and password.
9. The Department of Education will send you a loan disclosure notice which will include your loan approval and or denial, the amount of your loans(s), and they type of loan borrowed.
10. Loans will not be deducted from your tuition bill until the above steps are taken. It is recommended that you complete these steps before June 30th for the fall semester and December 10th for the spring semester.
11. Financial aid may be reduced or cancelled if a student drops or withdraws from any course(s).

State Grants (TAP)

The New York State TAP program is for full time students (12+ credits per semester).

1. After filing the FAFSA, on the confirmation page, you will see a link to NYS Higher Education TAP Application. This application allows you to file for the New York State Tuition Assistance Program.
2. If you miss the link from the online FAFSA you may apply at https://www.ny.gov/services/apply-new-york-state-tap. The Suffolk CCC school code is 2157.
3. You will be able to check your TAP status on the HESC website.
4. Your TAP funds will be disbursed to your college tuition account upon receipt.

State Grants (Excelsior Scholarship)

The New York State Excelsior Scholarship is for full time students (12+ college level credits per semester).  An exception is made for students with qualified disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities who attend less than full time and are registered with the College Disability Services office.

1. Complete the FAFSA application as described above.
2. Complete the NYS Higher Education TAP Application as described above.
3. Complete the NYS Excelsior Application with Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC).  Refer to the 'How to Apply' section of HESC's Excelsior Scholarship page for additional information.
4. When you apply, you will need to upload a .pdf copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) and your unofficial transcript to the HESC website.  If you do not have a copy of your SAR, you can obtain one from studentaid.gov.  Your unofficial transcript can be obtained by logging into MySCCC and selecting Unofficial Transcript in the Self-Service Banner menu.
5. Your Excelsior funds will be disbursed to your college tuition account upon receipt.

State Grants (APTS)

The APTS program is available to part time students (3-11 credits), which must include at least one 3-credit college-level course.

1. After filing the FAFSA, download the Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) application or obtain an application at your campus Financial Aid Office.
2. Complete the APTS application and submit it to your campus Financial Aid Office along with a signed copy of your NY State Tax Return. If you are a dependent, please also submit a signed copy of your parent's NYS tax return.
3. Your campus Financial Aid Office will notify you about your eligibility.
4. APTS awards will be disbursed to your college account upon receipt.
5. Note that your APTS award may be reduced for each course from which you withdraw.

State Grants (PTS)

The New York State Part-time Scholarship is available to students who are enrolled for at least 6 but less than 12 credits. 

1. Complete the FAFSA application as described above.
2. Complete the NYS Part-time Scholarship Application with Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC).  Refer to the 'How to Apply' section of HESC's Part-time Scholarship page for additional information.
3. PTS awards will be disbursed to your college account upon receipt.

Need Help Paying for College?

There are many sources of aid available to students attending Suffolk. Federal Title IV Financial Aid includes; Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Work Student and William D. Ford Direct Loans. Financial Aid can also include scholarships and other employment opportunities. State aid includes Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS).

Also, do not forget about the various federal and state tax deductions and saving incentives available for attending college; and the benefits available if you are a veteran.

For more information see below:

William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program

The Federal Direct Loan Programs (subsidized/unsubsidized) enable students (or parents) to borrow funds from the federal government to help with educational costs. Under the subsidized loan program, the federal government pays the interest while the student is enrolled and during their grace period. Unsubsidized loans are available regardless of financial need. Interest begins to accrue on the day the loan is disbursed, and the student is responsible for interest accrued during in school and grace periods. Interest payments can be paid monthly, quarterly, or be capitalized by the lender and added to the loan principal.

Students may apply for a loan if they are enrolled in at least a half-time status (6 credits or more) in their program of study.

• Dependent freshman may borrow up to a maximum of $5,500 per year, the maximum increases to $6,500 for sophomores (must have completed at least 32 credits at Suffolk County Community College). The maximum subsidized loan amounts are $3,500 and $4,500 respectively, additional funds would be unsubsidized.
• Independent freshman may borrow up to a maximum of $9,500 per year, the maximum increases to $10,500 for sophomores (must have completed at least 32 credits at Suffolk County Community College). The maximum subsidized loan amounts are $3,500 and $4,500 respectively, additional funds would be unsubsidized.
• Loans proceeds are disbursed in two installments, generally one in the Fall term and one in the Spring term.
• Loan repayment begins six months after a borrower graduates, withdraws or ceases attending less than half time.
• For more information regarding loan repayment and an estimate of your estimated monthly payments, visit studentaid.gov.
• Students who are not automatically offered a student loan may still request one by completing the Student Loan Request/Adjustment from on our website and submitting to their campus financial aid office for eligibility determination
• First time borrowers must complete an entrance interview and a Master Promissory Note at studentaid.gov.
• The Department of Education will send borrowers a loan disclosure notice which indicates your loan approval and/or denial as well as the type and amounts of your loans.

Federal Parent Loan (PLUS)

• Parents of a dependent student enrolled at least half-time can borrow the cost of the student’s education less any financial aid awarded
• Interest accrues when the loan is received
• Repayment begins within 60 days of the loan disbursement
• Parents and student must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine what other types of federal aid may be available
• After student has received the results of the FAFSA, student must file the PLUS Loan Request

Exit Interview

Upon completing your studies or ceasing half-time enrollment, you must complete an exit interview. This may be done at studentaid.gov or in person at your campus financial aid office. The exit interview covers:

• average anticipated monthly repayment amounts
• repayment plan options
• options to prepay or pay on shorter schedule
• the seriousness and importance of the student’s repayment obligation
• terms and conditions for forgiveness or cancellation
• rights and responsibilities of students under Title IV, HEA loan programs
• terms and conditions for deferment or forbearance
• consequences of default
• options and consequences of loan consolidation
• tax benefits available to borrowers

If you encounter a problem in loan collection or other matters, please be aware that the U.S. Department of Education has established the FSA Ombudsman for student loan borrowers. This office may be contacted at:

U.S. Department of Education
FSA Ombudsman
830 First Street, N.E.
Fourth Floor
Washington, DC 20202-5144
Phone: (877) 557-2575
Fax: (202) 275-0549

American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC)

Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), more parents and students will qualify for the American Opportunity Tax Credit to help pay for college expenses.

The American Opportunity Tax Credit is a modification of the existing Hope Credit. The AOTC makes credit available to a broader range of taxpayers, including many with higher incomes and those who owe no tax. It also adds required course materials to the list of qualifying expenses and allows the credit to be claimed for four post-secondary education years instead of two. Many of those eligible will qualify for the maximum annual credit of $2,500 per student.

The full credit is available to individuals, whose modified adjusted gross income is $80,000 or less, or $160,000 or less for married couples filing a joint return. The credit is phased out for taxpayers with incomes above these levels. Unlike the other education tax credits, the AOTC includes expenses for course-related books, supplies and equipment that are not necessarily paid to the educational institution. It also differs from the Hope scholarship credit because it allows the credit to be claimed for four years of post-secondary education instead of two.

It is a tax credit of up to $2,500 of the cost of tuition, fees and course materials paid during the taxable year. Also, 40% of the credit (up to $1,000) is refundable. This means you can get it even if you owe no tax. For the AOTC, qualified expenses have been expanded to include expenditures for course materials, as well as tuition and required fees. For this purpose, the term "course materials" means books, supplies and equipment needed for a course of study whether or not the materials are purchased from the educational institution as a condition of enrollment or attendance. The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 extended the AOTC for five years through December 2017. If you still have questions about the American Opportunity Tax Credit, these questions and answers might help.

Lifetime Learning Credit

The lifetime learning credit helps parents and students pay for post-secondary education.

For the tax year, you may be able to claim a lifetime learning credit of up to $2,000 for qualified education expenses paid for all students enrolled in eligible educational institutions. There is no limit on the number of years the lifetime learning credit can be claimed for each student. However, a taxpayer cannot claim both the American Opportunity Credit and Lifetime Learning Credits for the same student in one year. Thus, the Lifetime Learning Credit may be particularly helpful to graduate students, students who are only taking one course and those who are not pursuing a degree.

Generally, you can claim the lifetime learning credit if all three of the following requirements are met:

1. You pay qualified education expenses of higher education.
2. You pay the education expenses for an eligible student.
3. The eligible student is yourself, your spouse or a dependent for which you claim an exemption on your tax return.

If you pay qualified education expenses for more than one student in the same year, you can choose to take credits on a per-student, per-year basis. This means that, for example, you can claim the American Opportunity Credit for one student and the Lifetime Learning Credit for another student in the same year.

529 Plan (New York Saves)

New York, like most states offers a 529 Plan which is designed to assist people in saving for college costs. The plan allows you to contribute funds to an account for a beneficiary for educational related expenses, including tuition and fees and certain room and board cost. The funds are managed by Vanguard, and the account owner can choose from a range of investment options.

There are numerous tax benefits available to plan participants. The earnings grow federally tax deferred. Qualified withdrawals are federally tax-free. New York State taxpayers may be eligible to deduct up to $5,000 in annual contributions ($10,000 for married filers) on their New Your State tax return. Additional information is available on their website at www.nysaves.org.

Paying for College as a Service Member

Did you know the Post 911 GI Bill® provides education benefits for service members who have served on Active Duty for 90 or more days after September 10, 2001? The Post 9/11 Gi Bill® can pay your full tuition and fees at school, provide you with a monthly housing allowance while you are going to school, (pay grade E-5 with dependent), and give you up to $1,000 a year to use for purchasing books and supplies. There are also benefits that may apply to military connected students still serving through their respective military branch up to $250 per credit as well as financial aid and scholarship options for military, veterans and their family members.

Veteran's Educational Benefits

• Va.gov/education

The Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 requires educational institutions to make certain disclosures to students using federal military and/or VA educational benefits. To view and print a copy of an estimated personalized cost of attendance you can visit the SUNY Net Price Cost Calculator  and select Suffolk County Community College from the dropdown. Additional financial information can be found at the NCES College Navigator site.

In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), this school adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 911 G.I. Bill ® (CH. 33) or Veteran Readiness and Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. Suffolk County Community College will not:

• Prevent nor delay the student’s enrollment
• Assess a late penalty fee to the student
• Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding
  

Deny the student access to any resources available to other student who have satisfied their tuition and fee bill to the institution, including but not limited to access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities. However, to qualify for this provision, such students will be required to:

• Provide written request to be certified via the Military/Veteran Registration Certification form and submit to the campus Veterans Resource Center
• Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies, as listed here: proof of application of VA Educational Benefits (E- benefits or VA.gov print out or Certificate of Eligibility COE)

Military/Tuition Assistance

Please visit the contacts below to apply for Military Tuition Assistance.
Before enrolling with us, be sure to contact your Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within your military service.

• Army
• Navy
• Air Force
• Coast Guard
• Marines
• Division of Military and Naval Affairs

Financial Aid for Eligible Veterans, Spouses and Dependents

Veteran Dependent Education Benefits

• NYS Veterans Benefits

Spouses and Dependents

• Transfer of entitlement Post 911 GI Bill® 
• Survivors and Dependents
• MyCAA
• NYS Merit Scholarship

Additional Assistance

• Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
• Suffolk County Veterans Services
• Veterans Affairs Tutorial Assistance
• Veterans Affairs Work-study Program

Scholarships at SUNY Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) are made possible through the generosity of various individuals, student organizations, college faculty and staff, local and community groups, business firms, and through the fund-raising activities of the Suffolk Community College Foundation.

You CAN receive a scholarship even if:

• Your tuition is already covered by financial aid or other resources.
• You are not eligible for financial aid or did not file a FAFSA.
• You are not a straight A student.
• Your are not a U.S. Citizen.
• You are a U.S. veteran or active in the military and attend college for free.

SCCC offers hundreds of scholarships for NEW and CONTINUING students. Most scholarships are awarded for the fall semester, but some scholarships are renewable for up to four semesters. Criteria for each scholarship is established by the scholarship donors, and there is no limit to the number of scholarships a student may apply for, as long as they meet the criteria.  Students are advised to apply early before the scholarship application deadlines. Deadlines are listed next to each scholarship and can be found by visiting the Online Scholarship System.

Getting Started

• Visit the Online Scholarship System.
• Select the Sign In With Your Institution box to log in with your MySCCC username and password.
• Choose whether you are a New Student or Continuing Student.
• Click Finish and Submit.
• Continue your application to view and apply for possible scholarships.
• Visit the Opportunities tab and select Ours to browse through our scholarship inventory. Scholarship opportunities listed on the Recommended tab are scholarships matched to your student record.
• Utilize the Search by Keyword field and Show Filters box in order to find scholarships that align with your interests, program of study, campus, etc.
• Complete supplemental questions/essays/requests for letters of recommendation for each scholarship if applicable. 
• Applications can be saved and edited up until the deadline. 

FAQ's

Q. I am not eligible for financial aid. Can I still receive a scholarship?
A. Yes! 

Q. My tuition is already covered by financial aid or other resources. Can I still receive a scholarship?
A. Yes! 

Q. Will I be notified if I win a scholarship or award?
A. You will receive an email notification through your college email account. Be sure to check your college email frequently. 

Q: If awarded, how will I receive my scholarship? 
A: Your award will be posted to your student account.

Contact Us

For questions regarding scholarships, please email scholarships@sunysuffolk.edu or call (631) 451-4026.

If you would like to become a donor, please email the SCC Foundation at foundation@sunysuffolk.edu or call (631) 451-4846.

If you need to update your personal information in your student record, please fill out a Records Change Form with your campus Registrar's office.

In 2008, the Suffolk Community College Foundation received the largest gift in its history. Given by an anonymous donor, the scholarship contribution was expressly directed toward supporting women and members of Suffolk County's diverse populations in order to help them achieve their highest academic, personal, and professional potential through the benefit of higher education. Thanks to additional contributions from community-based organizations and funding from the County, the Foundation is able to extend the opportunity to apply for this scholarship to all residents of Suffolk County.

As a result, a select number of Suffolk County residents who meet the scholarship's eligibility requirements and complete the application process, will receive scholarships that enable them to benefit from the College mission:

"To promote intellectual discovery, physical development, social and ethical awareness, and economic opportunities for all through an education that transforms lives, builds communities and improves society."

For the 2023 funding cycle, approximately 15 scholarships will be awarded to students enrolled for the Fall 2023 semester. The maximum annual award may be as much as $6,500. Get There From Here Scholarship funds will be allocated toward tuition and fees. Any unspent funds remaining at the end of each semester will be returned to the Foundation.

Scholarship award amounts can fluctuate from year to year based upon a number of factors, including student enrollment status, total amount of the student's financial aid package and other scholarships received. Once selected as a Get There From Here Scholar, the amount of the Get There From Here Scholarship will be recalculated each semester.

Get There From Here Brochure

Full Tuition Scholarships for Suffolk County Community College Graduating Students

The Stay on Long Island Initiative (SoLII) is a program created by Dr. Shaun L. McKay, President of Suffolk County Community College. It seeks to ensure that Long Island's brightest and most talented students consider the merits of continuing their education at a Long Island-based college or university.

Scholarships

As a result of this initiative, Suffolk County Community College is working in partnership with a select group of four-year educational institutions on Long Island. This past academic year more than $1,000,000 in merit scholarships were awarded to Suffolk County Community College's graduates. Many of these awards were for full-tuition scholarships. Other students were offered significant SoLII Merit Awards. Some of the partial awards were as large as $20,000. Awards are renewable if grades are maintained.

The Stay on Long Island Initiative (SoLII) provides full- and partial-tuition scholarships to Suffolk County Community College's top graduates. This scholarship ensures that high achieving students from Suffolk can pursue their educational dreams locally, through scholarships offered by 10 of Long Island's quality four-year colleges and universities.

If you have questions about SoLII, please call (631) 851-6847 or email us.

See the SoLII Brochure for more information.

What began as a way to ensure that Suffolk's most talented graduating students would remain on Long Island to complete their educations at a partnering college or university, is now a network of 19 institutions across New York State.  Through this program, we are successfully keeping top students in New York State whose talents can transform the region by awarding students full-tuition scholarships to partner four-year colleges in New York State.

The NYSPT Scholarship Brochure provides additional information.

The Empire State Diversity Honors Scholarship (ESDHS) Program is a scholarship of direct aid to attract and retain undergraduate students to State University of New York campuses who have demonstrated high academic achievement and can demonstrate that they will contribute to the diversity of the student body. The program is for students from a broad range of backgrounds who will contribute to the diversity of the student body in their chosen program or school.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE CATALOG

Suffolk County residents 60 years of age or older are invited to attend credit-bearing courses on a space-available basis without paying tuition. Please note, however, that senior citizens are expected to pay required college fees. In addition, senior citizens enrolling in a physical education, internship, cooperative education or field placement course/program are required to pay a non-refundable accident insurance fee.

Those who attend courses through this program do not receive academic credit but have an opportunity to develop their personal and professional interests by attending the classes as “audit” students. Though not paying tuition, senior citizens are subject to the audit conditions outlined under "Grading System" of the Academic Policies webpage. It should be understood that no grades can be earned or recorded for participation in these courses.

Unfortunately, the College cannot extend this opportunity to attend courses on a space-available basis to senior citizens registering for Continuing Education/non-credit courses, since the latter must be financially self-supporting and therefore, tuition must be paid.

Each semester a special registration time is set aside for senior citizens who wish to avail themselves of this program. Additional information may be obtained by calling the Campus Registrar’s Office.

Senior citizens are also invited to attend the theatre productions, concerts, art exhibits and lectures sponsored by the College.

College Mission Statement

Suffolk County Community College promotes intellectual discovery, physical development, social and ethical awareness, and economic opportunities for all through an education that transforms lives, builds communities, and improves society.

Division Mission Statement

The Division of Student Affairs promotes learning through quality programs and services that empower individuals to realize their educational goals in accordance with the mission of the college.

Division Vision Statement

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to a shared responsibility for transformative student learning that fully supports students in their pursuit of their educational and career goals. The philosophical approach is grounded in the seminal text, Learning Reconsidered 2, a student affairs, peer reviewed document adapted internationally as the standard for the profession. Student learning occurs as they connect social, academic and through institutional contexts. Through intentional education, students are exposed to cognitive thinking, global awareness, interpersonal communication and intrapersonal well-being. The Division of Student Affairs views all student interactions as an opportunity for growth and development by encouraging and creating opportunities to partner with students as they navigate their educational goals.

Division Assessment Plan

In alignment with the Division Mission and Vision statement, each unit within the Division of Student Affairs has developed area specific goals with outcomes which are measured using annual assessment plans. The Division of Student Affairs also conducts unit reviews on a seven year cycle to holistically review the goals, outcomes and assessments. All assessments and unit reviews align to the Comprehensive Assessment Plan for Institutional Effectiveness (CAPIE) and are included as part of the Administrative Educational Support (AES) units. 

Counseling Centers

The Counseling Centers at Suffolk County Community College assist all students in defining and accomplishing personal, academic, and career goals. The staff is guided by a belief in the dignity, worth, and uniqueness of each individual. By providing a confidential atmosphere conducive to openness, self-exploration, and change, counselors work with students to foster growth, independence, and self-esteem. All of our efforts are ultimately to assist students in realizing their fullest potential.
 
Specific counseling services for students include:

• Academic and Educational Counseling
• Career Counseling
• Transfer Counseling
• Mental Health Counseling and Support

Mission

Mental Health and Wellness Services strives to provide access to exemplary, culturally sensitive mental health and wellness services and programming for all students. We hope to foster a sense of warmth, acceptance, and safety through kind and compassionate care. We work diligently to create a space where our diverse student body can feel seen, heard, and understood; a space where diversity is supported, fostered, nurtured, and celebrated. We do this through active listening, empathy, and gaining a deep understanding of each student as an individual. With this knowledge, we then tailor our approach in order to support each student’s goals within their own unique circumstances and cultural context. The mission of our work is to support success and encourage academic, personal, emotional, intellectual, and relational growth.

Services

For students who may be experiencing psychological, emotional, social and/or behavioral issues or who want or need additional support during their time at Suffolk County Community College, we offer short term individual counseling, group counseling and mental health and wellness programming by licensed mental health professionals. For students who may need psychiatric or other specialized services, counselors can help coordinate referral to appropriate community providers. Students can call or email to schedule an appointment or to get information about group and other programming. You can also follow us on Instagram @scccmentalhealth.

In addition to counseling support, students are also seen for crisis intervention services. However, if a student is experiencing a psychological emergency that is life threatening or involves imminent danger (risk of harm to self or others), contact the Department of Public Safety at (631) 451-4242 and/or 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.

For wellness resources and upcoming events, please visit our SCCC CARES: Promoting Mindfulness and Well-being Libguide.

Accessing Services

Appointments can be scheduled by phone, through an online request on the MHWS website, by email, or by walking into MHWS. Generally, services are offered by appointment. However, if a student is experiencing a mental health emergency they can walk into MHWS and request a walk-in crisis appointment.

Email: Mentalhealth@sunysuffolk.edu

Eastern Campus
Peconic Buidling, Room 212
631-548-2650

Ammerman Campus
Ammerman Building, Room 209
(631) 451-4040

Grant Campus
Caumsett Hall, Suite 220
(631) 851-6876

Suffolk is also partnered with the North Shore LIJ's Behavioral Health College Partnership (BHCP) program, which works closely with the college to address behavioral health issues impacting students. BHCP collaborates to provide state-of-the-art evaluation and evidence-based treatment for psychiatric crises and aftermath, as well as diverse challenges ranging from adjustment problems to major disorders emerging during the transition to college life.

To find out more information on this program, visit BHCP Website.

2021 Suffolk County Directory of Behavioral Health Resources

RESPONSE Hotline
24-Hour Crisis Counseling
(631) 751-7500

DASH Care Center
24-Hour Crisis Community-Based Site
90 Adams Avenue, Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 952-3333

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255) or
Text: START to 741-741

The JED Foundation
Emotional health and suicide prevention for teens and young adults

Victims Information Bureau Services - Suffolk (VIBS)
24-Hour Dating/Domestic Violence & Rape/Sexual Assault Hotline
(631) 360-360c6

The Retreat (East End)
Dating/Domestic Abuse Hotline
(631) 329-2200

U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration

2-1-1 Long Island
Database for local health and human services agencies and programs

National Alliance on Mental Illness

NY Project Hope

Thriving Campus

SCCC CARES is a college-wide initiative geared toward Creating Awareness and Readiness to End Stigma related to mental health issues in our campus communities. We are focused on educating our campus communities about brain health and wellness and the resources available on and off campus for support and treatment.  Outreach programming, workshops and other opportunities that promote wellness are available on each campus as part of this initiative.  You can also inquire on your individual campus about an SCCC CARES Club.

An up-to-date database of catalogs for four-year colleges, two-year colleges and vocational schools is available in the reference area of each campus library and on the library webpage. Further transfer assistance and related materials, including information about transfer scholarships at many of Long Island’s private and public colleges, may be obtained from the Career and Transfer Center at each campus. 

Every semester, Transfer Days are held on each campus so that students can meet with representatives from dozens of four-year colleges and universities in order to obtain information about admission requirements and program offerings. Further information about these programs can be obtained from any campus admissions office, campus counseling center, or Central Admissions Office.

Assistance in evaluating educational options and identifying transfer institutions include:

• Advice concerning the admissions process
• On-site transfer advising with specific colleges on a certain day
• Opportunities to meet with college representatives throughout the year
• College Transfer Day

Why Suffolk?

What makes Suffolk County Community College military friendly?

• A quality higher education, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with a small class setting, offering online and on-campus as well as on-base courses to fit your busy schedule.
• Offering affordable tuition, which is covered by the GI Bill® and military tuition assistance, most times resulting in little to no out-of-pocket expenses. The application fee is also waived for military-connected students.
• More than 100 degrees and certificate programs, including nursing, EMT, and criminal justice as well as a variety of highly skilled workforce training fields – such as welding and CNC machine operations
• SUNY Suffolk is designated as a VetSuccess on-campus program through the Department of Veterans Affairs, one of 104 schools across the country with this designation.
• A Veterans Resource Center with dedicated professionals is available on each campus to assist you with the process of transitioning from military to college life and beyond along with a veterans' lounge so veterans have a quiet space on campus to study and connect with fellow student veterans
• A vibrant Student Veterans of America chapter on each campus will help connect you with other service members and veterans who want to support you as well as a chapter of the SALUTE national honor society for military and veterans.
• SUNY Suffolk partners with outside community organizations that serve military and veterans, bringing a wide variety of resources to the College veteran community.
• SUNY Suffolk offers priority registration for military-connected students, helping you secure the classes and schedules you need.
• SUNY Suffolk proudly accepts military training credits that are recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE), which helps service members and veterans obtain college credit for their military training and experience. At SUNY Suffolk, credit is also awarded for CLEP and DSST exams.

Philosophy, Goals and Accessibility

Disability Services Mission

The Office of Disability Services supports the mission, academic programs and the advancement of Suffolk County Community College by ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in the programs, services and activities at Suffolk County Community College through the identification and enactment of reasonable accommodations to institutional policies and procedures, the provision of effective auxiliary aides and services and other support services while cultivating a campus culture that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of students.

Goals and Objectives

The goal of Suffolk County Community College with regard to students with disabilities is to equalize educational opportunities by minimizing physical, psychological and learning barriers. We attempt to provide as typical a college experience as is possible, encouraging students to achieve academically through the provision of special services, auxiliary aids, or reasonable program modifications. The main objectives are to:

• insure that students with disabilities have equal access to all programs and services of the institution;
• promote independence and preparation for entry into a competitive society;
• facilitate the development of self-advocacy skills; and
• assist students to transfer skills learned in the classroom to the world at large.

Accessibility

All major buildings on the three campuses are physically accessible. It should be noted that the Ammerman Campus is hilly, and as a result, wheelchair attendants may be needed during the winter months. Automatic doors have been installed in all major campus buildings. Adequate handicapped parking is available on all three campuses.
 

Voter Registration Information

National Voter Registration Act (NVRA)

Suffolk County Community College encourages all students to vote in local, state and national elections.

Suffolk County Community College’s Disability Services Offices are approved as National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) voter registration sites.

The National Voter Registration Act allows individuals to register to vote at numerous New York State agencies. This component of the National Voter Registration Act is called the "Agency-Based Voter Registration Program", and it provides registration opportunities when applying for services or assistance at state agencies.

The College’s Disability Services Offices have voter registration forms available. Information may be obtained by calling, 1 800 FOR-VOTE (1 (800) 367-8673) or, by filling out the on-line voter application request form;
National Voter Registration Act.

How to Obtain Disability Services

Documentation Guidelines:
The following guidelines apply to requests for academic reasonable accommodations (also referred to as academic adjustments). Students must self-identify to the Office of Disability Services and supply appropriate documentation prior to the approval or use of accommodations. Accommodations are available to students in face-to-face, combined online and online courses. Students are encouraged to submit documentation as soon as possible; accommodations are not retroactive. No student should delay in contacting Disability Services out of concern for not having the appropriate documentation. Determinations on individual documentation needs can be discussed by contacting the Office.

Appropriate documentation will establish a current disability and enough supporting information to allow for a determination of what is an appropriate accommodation. Generally, documentation should be no more than three years old.

Types of Documentation
All documentation information students can share is helpful. Documentation can include:

• Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or 504 Plans* AND
• Recent psychological or psychoeducation evaluations OR
• Letters from appropriate medical doctors or psychologists

*IEPs and 504 Plans may be helpful in identifying services that have been effective for you previously but are generally not sufficient documentation to support the existence of a disability and the need for an accommodation in the College setting, standing alone, because of the differences between high school education and college education. What you need to meet the new demands of postsecondary education may be different from what worked for you in high school (see the US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights transition guidance.) Also, in some cases, the nature of a disability may change.

All documentation provided by a third party must be prepared by a person (not a family member of the student) who is qualified by professional training and practice to diagnose and treat the impairment leading to the disability. Documentation should be on letterhead of the practitioner or agency employing the practitioner.

Additional documentation may be required depending on the range and variability of functional limitations within any given disability or when additional/new accommodations are requested.

Content of Documentation

As appropriate to the disability, documentation should include:

Diagnostic Statement: A diagnostic statement identifying the specific disability, including identification of how the condition substantially limits a major life activity, the date of the current evaluation, and the date of original diagnosis. Psychiatric diagnoses, including ADHD, must include the DSM diagnosis and a summary of current symptoms. Clear identification of a disability is necessary. Language indicating individual learning styles or difficulties, or the possibility of a disability or diagnosis is not sufficient.

Diagnostic Criteria and Tests: A description of the diagnostic criteria or diagnostic tests used. All test and subtest scores must be included as standard scores and the norming population identified. Diagnosis of a Learning Disability may include comprehensive psychoeducational assessment of aptitude, academic achievement, and information processing. Where appropriate and relevant, psychoeducational or neuropsychological testing measures may also be required to support requests based on limitations of cognitive or perceptual functioning such as ADHD, psychiatric, and some medical disabilities. Evaluations must be of sufficiently recent occurrence to allow determination of the current impact of the disability in the college academic environment.

Functional Impact: A description of the functional impact of the disability is needed. The current functional impact on physical, perceptual, and/or cognitive functioning should be described.

Treatments: Currently prescribed treatments, medications, assistive devices, and auxiliary aids or services may be described. Description should include all currently in use and their estimated effectiveness in ameliorating the impact of the disability. Significant side effects that may affect physical, perceptual, or cognitive functioning should be identified and described.

Recommendations: Recommendations for modifications, auxiliary aids and/or services and accommodations should be supported by objective evidence of a substantial limitation to learning, living, or working in a postsecondary academic environment (as appropriate). Prior use of academic adjustments and level of benefit should be identified. If no academic adjustments have been used in the past, a rationale for current use is helpful. Subjective evidence (student report) of the efficacy of academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids or services, or accommodations will also be considered. Not all accommodations recommended in an IEP or medical documentation are appropriate in a College setting. All approved accommodations will be reviewed with the student during their meeting with the Disability Counselor.

Confidentiality

Disability documentation is considered confidential information and does not become part of a student's permanent educational record. In accordance with federal and state law, the College shall maintain confidentiality of student records. For example, this documentation and information is not shared with the faculty members of courses in which the student is enrolled. All documentation and records will be maintained in the Office of the Disability Services and may include electronic records.

Documentation can be emailed to your home campus:

Ammerman Campus: DisabilityA@sunysuffolk.edu

Eastern Campus:DisabilityE@sunysuffolk.edu

Michael J. Grant Campus:DisabilityG@sunysuffolk.edu

Philosophy and Mission

The Office of Campus Activities and Student Leadership Development complements the mission of the college by creating opportunities for student involvement and fostering campus environments that inspire students to become active members of the campus, the college and the community.

Working in collaboration with faculty and staff, the Office of Campus Activities offers a wide array of educational, cultural, leadership, social and recreational programs that promote student learning and development.

Staff efforts are intentionally focused upon enhancing student learning and personal development. Specifically, we assist students to:

Office of Campus Activities and Student Leadership Development staff serve as advocates for students, their environments, and the learning process. In order to promote student learning and success, we:

• encourage the holistic development of all students
• cultivate a sense of community among all students, faculty and staff at the campus and college
• celebrate and affirm the diversity of our campus and college community
• recognize diversity as a central tool for student learning and development
• assist students in making an effective transition into the campus environment
• seek innovative and creative solutions to issues and concerns
• seek to work collaboratively with students and faculty
• understand that our primary goal is to enhance student learning and student success

Mission

Our mission is to enhance, accentuate, inspire and support the cultural and intellectual diversity at Suffolk County Community College. This is essential for a continual progression toward excellence.

We are committed to:

• exploring ideas from our colleagues, from national resources including other colleges and institutions of learning, and from our local communities;
• organizing this information and insight into useful initiatives, programs and community events;
• maintaining an open-access resource file;
• collaborating with academic departments/divisions to develop creative ways to further infuse diversity into the curriculum;
• modifying our grounds and buildings to reflect the rich multicultural composition of our college and community; and
• realizing our vision through our attitudes and practices.

Vision

We envision a college environment that recognizes and celebrates the vital richness and necessity of diversity; a curriculum that continues to progress toward broader cultural awareness and competence; and a community that demonstrates inherent sensitivity, appreciation and respect for individuals and groups of difference.

Goals

• To foster an understanding and appreciation of diversity within the college community, and to provide opportunities for the community to understand and celebrate diversity.
• To promote the cultural, personal, social, leadership, and intellectual development of all students.
• To ensure the inclusion of underrepresented and/or underserved populations in the entitlements, benefits, and opportunities provided to the general student population.

The Athletic Program is a vital component of the College’s co-curricular offerings. Suffolk County Community College is a member of Region 15 of the National Junior College Athletic Association.

In order to compete in athletics, a student must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits. (See Athletic Director for exact details of eligibility).

The College also offers an intramural program for both men and women which is coordinated by the Athletic Director, who should be contact for specific information on the intramural sports offered.

About the Michael J. Grant Campus Health Club

Our health club strives to make our community healthier by giving everyone the opportunity to incorporate fitness into their daily routine. We want our members to relax, get in shape, and have fun in a clean and safe environment. Our staff is dedicated to helping you reach and exceed your fitness goals.

Each yearly membership includes the following:

• 25 Meter/ 8 Lane Pool
• Water "Aquarobic" classes Monday through Friday at 11 a.m.
• Free Weights
• Cybex Strength Assisted Lifting Systems
• Cybex Cardiovascular Equipment
• Locker rooms/Saunas/Showers

About the Eastern Campus Health Club

Our health club strives to make our community healthier by giving everyone the opportunity to incorporate fitness into their daily routine. We want our members to relax, get in shape, and have fun in a clean and safe environment. Our staff is dedicated to helping you reach and exceed your fitness goals.

Each yearly membership includes the following:

• 25 Yard Multi-Lane Pool
• Free Weights
• Full Fitness Suite
• Rock Climbing Wall
• Locker rooms/Showers

The College offers a wide variety of musical activities and events for student participation, including being an active member in a music club, attending music concerts and/or performing in any of seven music groups listed below. These groups are offered through the College Music Program and provide a solid and comprehensive foundation for both music majors who intend to pursue music as a career and non-majors who are interested in performing. Each group is attached to a specific music course as indicated. These courses may have prerequisites and may require an audition. Concerts are normally given once a semester in December and May unless otherwise noted. Check the Arts and Entertainment Schedule for specific details. All events are free and open to the public.

All Suffolk County Community College students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the community, are welcome to participate in a music ensemble.

About Health Services

Each campus has a Health Services Office staffed by registered nurses who work under the direction of a consulting physician. The college embraces a philosophy of preventative health practices as a sound approach for the campus community.  Specific services offered include the following:

• emergency first aid and referral for injuries
• treatment and referral for acute illnesses
• personal health counseling
• referrals to community services and agencies
• accident and health insurance information
• preventative health care brochures and information
• immunization information, certification, and free clinics
• special parking requests
• medical clearance for students in health careers programs

Health Education Programs and Services

• smoking cessation
• drug and alcohol education
• sexually transmitted diseases
• birth control
• date rape
• eating disorders
• blood pressure screening
• health fairs

For a listing of upcoming programs, visit the Calendar of Events.

The County of Suffolk, its officers, agents and employees assume no liability, expressed or implied, for the result of sickness or accidents involving personal injury to any student, whether in connection with the College instructional program wherever conducted or incidental to other activities on college properties or elsewhere. Filing of an application carries with it approval and consent with respect to the College policy governing accidents or illness as herein set forth.

Matriculation Status and Change of Major

Course Registration and Prerequisite Policies

Program Overview

The Honors Program offers interdisciplinary learning opportunities for academically talented and highly motivated students. It is grounded in the traditions of the liberal arts and stresses the connections among various disciplines and the tools of artistic and intellectual creativity.  The Honors Program is an enrichment program for academically talented and highly motivated students designed to augment and complement a student's program of study.

Admission Process:

1. An Honors Program application, which is separate from and in addition to the application for admission to the college.
   Download the application here.
2. A letter of recommendation from a person familiar with the applicant's academic performance or potential. In particular the letter should address the candidate's verbal skills, intellectual ability, and academic motivation.
3. An essay of approximately 500 words that gives a perspective on the applicant both as a student and a person. The topic is open, but it should reflect the applicant’s best writing ability.
4. For applicants from high school only, a copy of the student’s high school transcript, previous college transcript(s) and, if taken, ACT or SAT scores.
5. New and continuing students may apply for admission to the Honors Program. Part-time and full-time students in all curricula are welcome to apply.

Minimum Requirements:

For entering students:

• 85 un-weighted high school average 
• strong writing skills
• currently, the Honors Program is standardized test (ACT or SAT) optional. However, if a student has taken either or both of these tests, the applicant is encouraged to submit them, as they are helpful in determining scholarship awards.

For students already enrolled at Suffolk:

• 3.3 cumulative grade point average

In all instances, alternative evidence of academic ability may also be considered.

Diploma Sequence

Qualified students may enroll in the Honors Program Diploma Sequence while engaged in a curriculum of their choice. A minimum of 22 credits distributed throughout the social sciences, humanities, mathematics and sciences satisfies the diverse requirements for this sequence. Honors enhanced course requirements are met by substituting Honors-level sections for regular courses. Graduates who complete the Honors Program Diploma Sequence will have that distinction noted on their official academic transcript and on their diploma.

Recognition Sequence

Alternatively, qualified students may enroll in the Honors Program Recognition Sequence as part of their chosen curriculum. The Recognition Sequence is accomplished by successfully completing a minimum of twelve credits of honors courses. Graduates who complete the Honors Program Recognition Sequence will have that distinction noted on their official academic transcript and on their diploma.

Individual Honors Courses

Individual honors courses are open to qualified students on a space-available basis. Interested students should contact their campus Honors Coordinator.

Graduation Requirements

Students enrolled in the Honors Program must maintain a GPA of at least 3.3 each semester to remain in and graduate from the Honors Program.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

• Ammerman Campus, mccoyk@sunysuffolk.edu
• Eastern Campus, turnerj@sunysuffolk.edu
• Michael J. Grant Campus, marshad@sunysuffolk.edu

Students have the opportunity to incorporate classroom and applied learning into their degree programs through a variety of methods. Many programs require experiential learning experiences as integral to the degree and other programs provide optional credit-bearing opportunities. The College is committed to experiences that are structured, begin with appropriate orientation and training, are monitored, and include learner reflection, activity assessment and evaluation.

Among the applied learning experiences are practicums in clinical settings; internships in local businesses or agencies; cooperative work experiences; field study; student-faculty research; study abroad; service learning; and opportunities to engage in independent creative expression. Types of experiences and the number offered vary by degree program. The purpose is to ensure that there is integration between classroom theory and practical experience. Often these experiences include a seminar or capstone class which helps students to make that important connection between theory and practice. Through experiential course offerings students can explore a career and prepare for future employment or advanced studies.

Many applied learning experiences have entrance requirements, involve the purchase of student liability insurance, and may have limited enrollment. All interested students are encouraged to contact their academic department or campus career office and they will be assisted or referred as appropriate. In programs where an applied learning experience is required to complete the curriculum, it is recommended that students begin the application process prior to registration. Applied learning opportunities may be offered within several programs including Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies.

In addition to those credit-bearing experiences, the College provides many applied learning opportunities that do not involve the awarding of academic credit. Students should consult the Student Life section of this catalog for some of these offerings. Lastly, each campus can provide guidance to students on the scores of opportunities related to community service and engagement, creative expression, leadership development, and campus employment.

Fiat Chrysler – MOPAR Career Automotive Program (MCAP)

The Mopar^_® Career Automotive Program (MCAP) provides students the benefit of learning the latest FCA US LLC diagnostic technologies and service information which can immediately be applied through opportunities to work at a Chrysler, Jeep_®, Dodge, Ram and FIAT^® dealers. This industry-leading training puts MCAP grads in higher demand than technicians with a generic certificate or degree, which could mean higher job-placement and earning potential.

Learn more at mopar.com/en-us/mopar-cap.html

Ford ACE

Ford Automotive Career Exploration is a partnership program between Ford Motor Company, Ford/Lincoln dealerships, and secondary and post-secondary educational intuitions. The intent of the program is to raise awareness and increase interest in career opportunities within the automotive industry, ultimately as a service technician.

Students attending a Ford ACE partnership school can obtain valuable knowledge of Ford/Lincoln vehicle systems by completing Web-Based Training (WBT) via our Learning Management System (LMS). These courses are a subset of the same courses taken by our current dealership technicians. By completing these WBT courses, the students are one step closer towards a career in the automotive industry, beginning as an entry level automotive service technician at a Ford/Lincoln dealership

Learn more at  newfordtech.com

General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP)

The GM ASEP training program combines academic coursework with exciting state of the art automotive service training.  Real world internship experiences give students the best possible preparation for automotive careers with GM products. 

The program teaches exclusively on current GM products and incorporates advanced automotive technical training with a strong academic foundation of math, reading, and electronics. 

Students in the program will alternate between the classroom and hands on work experience at sponsoring GM dealerships.  This unique combination of both analytical and technical skills results in a solid education combined with invaluable work experience.

Learn more at GMASEP.org

Honda Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT)

The Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) program promotes lifelong learning by providing the right training for the right people at the right time for Honda dealerships. The purpose of this program is to prepare students for entry-level employment as a Honda or Acura automotive technician. PACT provides the factory certification and education needed to begin or advance your automotive career. PACT students earn certifications that qualify them to work and earn money in an entry-level position, these positions such as Express-Level Tech or Express Service Advisor are the building blocks of the dealer service department. Our program reflects this building-block approach and includes theory, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of late model Honda and Acura vehicles with complex advance electronic systems. Emphasis is also placed on operational theory, practical skills and accepted shop procedures.

Learn more at HondaPact.com

Nissan Technician Training Academy – Infiniti

NISSAN Technician Training Academy (NTTA) prepares students for a career as a factory-trained technician at NISSAN and INFINITI dealerships nationwide. Students gain hands-on automotive diagnosis and repair experience, qualifying them to step into one of the estimated additional 6,000 technician jobs NISSAN and INFINITI dealerships expect to offer over the next 5 years.

NTTA Program benefits include factory-specific training, NISSAN & ASE certification and apprenticeship Opportunities.

A highlight of the NTTA program is the Tuition Reimbursement Incentive Program (TRIP) which will allow a student to receive up to half of their tuition cost if employed by an Infiniti or Nissan Dealer for two years.

Learn more at nissantechacademy.com

Subaru University

Subaru-U is designed to create a unique partnership between Subaru of America, the retailer, and high performing post-secondary institutions. By infusing Subaru's Web-Based Training (WBT) into the existing curriculum, students have the ability to take most of the entry-level training that is required of all Subaru technicians. Students can even opt to take a Subaru Level 2 Instructor Led Training Test-out and advance their training even further. Students at participating Subaru-U partner schools can gain valuable knowledge of Subaru vehicle systems that can better prepare them for possible employment in any one of approximately 600 Subaru retailers nationwide.

Learn more at subaru-u.com

Toyota Technical Education Network (T-TEN)

T-TEN is a world-renowned technical training program partnership with Toyota.  With its proven record of placing thousands of Toyota and Lexus certified technicians in well-paid dealership positions, the program assists aspiring technicians to get the training they need to qualify for interesting and rewarding careers.

Together, Suffolk Community College and T-TEN provide state-of-the-art automotive training in both classroom and workshop settings. T-TEN students learn and earn in a supportive environment while receiving instruction from factory-trained teachers and guidance from dealership mentors, graduating from the program with the confidence, skills, and certifications needed to launch a challenging and profitable career. 

Learn more at web.tten.aws.toyota.com/usa/tten

BMW

Students who complete their A.A.S. at Suffolk and have an interest in gaining BMW factory training may apply to BMW STEP. The BMW Service Technician Education Program (STEP) is a specialty program that provides students with hands-on technical training and prepares them for an exciting career with BMW. The application process is open to graduates of post-secondary automotive schools who will further their knowledge working on the some of the most advanced and luxurious vehicles in the world. Whether a student wants to specialize in BMW vehicles, MINI, motorcycles, or body and paint, STEP provides an opportunity for everyone.

Learn more at bmwstep.com

ASE Education Foundation

The ASE Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that evaluates and accredits entry-level automotive technology education programs against standards developed by the automotive service industry. It also develops career-readiness education for students which fuse local partnerships, rigorous standard-based education, workplace experience, and mentorship together.

The mission of the foundation is to improve the quality of automotive technician training programs nationwide at secondary and post-secondary, public and proprietary schools. To accomplish this mission ASE examines the structure, resources and quality of training programs and evaluates them against standards established by the industry.  These standards reflect the skills that students must master to be successful in the industry.

The automotive service and repair industry have changed tremendously in the last decade.  Working on today’s cars requires a deeper understanding of the technology that goes into the modern, more sophisticated automobile.  This increased sophistication means schools need to stay current to properly educate students to meet industry standards.  That is why accreditation for automotive programs is so important.

Suffolk County Community College automotive training programs have earned ASE Education Foundation accreditation.  This ensures our training meets the highest standards, bringing credibility, prestige, and industry recognition to our top-notch programs. 

Learn more at aseeducationfoundation.org

The National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)

NC3 was established to help build a workforce prepared to meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s industries by connecting employers and educational institutions in synergistic partnerships that foster effective training, elevation of skilled careers, and employment opportunities. In fulfilling its mission, NC3 builds deep industry-educational partnerships and develops, implements and sustains industry-recognized portable certifications built on national skills standards. We envision an industrial labor market where all workers have jobs they need to thrive and all companies have well-trained employees they need to operate and grow. Through NC3 partnership, Suffolk is able to grant industry certifications through industry partners such as Snap-On Tools.

Learn more at nc3.net

Snap-On Tools Student Educational Program

The Student Education Program (SEP) program offers technical students the opportunity to purchase professional quality Snap-on tools at a discount. Students get the TOOLS FOR LIFE they need for classroom training, and they can carry those same tools into their professional careers.

All full-time students enrolled in a Suffolk Automotive program and currently fulfilling their curriculum requirements are eligible for the Student Excellence Program.

All of the tool sets, hand tools, torque tools, diagnostics and tool storage found in the SEP catalog are available at student pricing.

While enrolled, a full-time student may purchase up to $11,000 worth of tools (at list price value) and may also purchase one roll cart or roll cab, and one top chest.

Learn more at snapon.com/Industrial-Education

Hunter Engineering

Hunter Engineering is the leading manufacturer of under-car service equipment including wheel alignment, tire and wheel service equipment. Suffolk’s partnership with Hunter allows students to earn Hunter Engineering certification. Suffolk is the home of Hunter’s regional training center which provides working service technicians the opportunity to continue their education at Suffolk through Hunter.

Learn more at hunter.com

The Mission of the Corporate Training Center at Suffolk County Community College is to provide companies with cost effective training solutions that support their goals and objectives, fosters employee potential and growth and improves the overall well-being of their business.

Success and growth in today's economy are dependent on an organizations ability to attract, hire and retain a highly skilled, motivated and flexible workforce. The Corporate Training Center partners with local business and industry to provide workforce training and development solutions, tailored to meet organizational goals. We work with client companies of all sizes to assess learning needs, discuss training options and determine the best training solutions to achieve their business objectives.

The College’s Corporate Training Center, located in the Sally Ann Slacke building on the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood, offers a broad array of workforce and professional development training programs designed to meet the needs of the region's business and industry sectors. The courses offered range from soft skill programs, such as Customer Service Excellence, Supervisory Skills, and Business Writing through computer skill courses in Microsoft™ Office applications as well as other specialized software. These courses are designed to upgrade and improve the performance of current employees, while adding value to a company by improving their efficiency. The Corporate Training Center also offers special seminars and conferences focused on relevant topics of importance to the business community. Companies can benefit from doing business with the Corporate Training Center, in that they offer flexible delivery options and schedules as well as provide training programs tailored to a company’s specific needs. Businesses from many different market segments have participated in these cost-effective programs, including manufacturing, health care, communications and retail among many. More than 400 companies have received training through the Corporate Training Center at Suffolk County Community College through both contract training and grant-funded programs.

Customization

In addition to offering a number of cutting-edge programs designed to keep pace with the rapidly changing technological and training needs of business and industry, the Corporate Training Center provides the ability for upfront consultation, which assures that course offerings will meet the unique needs of a specific company. This personalized approach assures satisfaction and tangible results for companies participating in their programs. In response to the needs of Long Island companies, the Corporate Training Center has met the challenge of providing cost effective, quality training through contract and grant-funded training programs.

Examples of such programs follow:

• Computer Applications: training in areas such as Microsoft™ Office, including Word, Access, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint as well as other software programs such as AutoCAD, MS Project and Publisher.
• Business Training: through contracts and grants, businesses can take advantage of a wide range of training courses to help improve their operations. Customer Service, Communications, Leadership, Time Management and Business Writing are only a few of the many courses offered.
• Professional Development: owners of businesses have utilized the Corporate Training Center's services to improve the managerial and supervisory skills of their staff. It has also aided businesses in defining specific training programs for their employees and management personnel.
• Specialized and Customized Skills Training: training courses may be customized based on client requirements. This customization allows for a more focused approach to training designed to address the unique needs, issues or problems faced by a company in today's business environment.

A Solution to Meeting Growing Workforce Needs

To meet the growing need for a skilled workforce, New York State has provided funding for community colleges to develop one of the largest statewide public/private partnership apprenticeship programs in the country. The SUNY Apprenticeship Program will assist in developing Registered Apprenticeships in Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and other high-needs fields.

As an approved apprenticeship related-instruction (RI) provider, Suffolk County Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Center is ready to support trade titles with related instruction in Advanced Manufacturing for the following trades:

• CNC Machinist
• Electro Mechanical Technician
• Industrial Manufacturing Technician
• Maintenance Mechanic (Automation Equipment)
• Quality Assurance Auditor

The Apprenticeship Program is an employer-driven program through the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL), where companies may be eligible to get a related-instruction portion of an apprenticeship covered.

To find out more about related-instruction training, becoming a sponsor, or if you are interested in being part of our roundtable discussion, contact Suffolk County Community College's Advanced Manufacturing Training Center at 631-851-6200.

"Apprenticeship programs offer students the educational opportunities and hands-on experience they need to prepare them for the jobs of the future," Governor Cuomo said. See Press Release for more information.

The New York College Apprenticeship Network is paid for by a $7.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, administered by The Research Foundation for the State University of New York. suny.edu/apprenticeship and labor.ny.gov/apprenticeship

The Advanced Manufacturing Training Center offers many training opportunities to develop and upgrade skills necessary to begin a career in the manufacturing field.

The Center offers several programs such as CNC Operator, Welding, IPC certification, PLC/Industrial Automation, Mastercam, and Soldering and electronic assembly, among others. Each program offers a Completion Certificate upon successful completion, and offers the opportunity of National Certification in some areas. These courses are designed for the incumbent worker as well as those individuals interested in entering the manufacturing field. The AMTC provides students with a better understanding of what is required of those working in the manufacturing environment through both classroom and hands-on learning. Our location is a Certified Remote Testing Facility and provides associated testing in IPC, AWS, NATE, Certiport, and NIMS Certifications. Training is located at the Michael J. Grant Campus of Suffolk County Community College.

For more information and schedules, call (631) 851-6200, email advmfg@sunysuffolk.edu or visit the website www.sunysuffolk.edu/advancedmanufacturing

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Business Outsourcing Opportunity

The Advanced Manufacturing Training Center also offers customized and onsite training. Call 631-851-6200 for details.

Take Your Business to the Next Level

The mission of the Entrepreneurial Assistance Center (EAC) is to increase business ownership of Suffolk County residents by providing an intensive program of classroom training, technical assistance and ongoing business support during enterprise formation, operation, and expansion.

EAC has been an important part of the College’s mission and the economic development of Suffolk County since inception in 1995, with an operational focus on servicing English- and Spanish-speaking business owners, exposing youth to entrepreneurship and financial literacy, assisting current and future business owners with technical assistance, and helping them secure Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Certification (MWBE), government contracts and financing.

The Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (EAP) is the flagship component of the Entrepreneurial Assistance Center. It is a 60-hour entrepreneurial training course. held each semester, that teaches the basic business model of marketing, management, taxes, finances and legal issues to assist in the development of a business strategy and a business plan.

For additional information call EAC at 631 851-6214 or visit the website, https://ce.sunysuffolk.edu/workforce-training/entrepreneurial-assistance-center/

The Corporate Training Center at Suffolk County Community College has worked with companies to help secure training grants from federal, state and county agencies.

Many grants provide a level of funding for specific training programs with matching funds required from the company that is participating in the grant. The participating company is also responsible for meeting specific eligibility guidelines of the grant awarded. This arrangement provides an opportunity to upgrade workforce skills at an affordable cost to the company.

The Corporate Training Center has secured specific grants for incumbent workers in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Workplace English, and other programs. These programs have allowed the training of displaced workers, economically disadvantaged adults, persons with disabilities, and veterans to receive vocational training. Many of these students have successfully completed their training, obtained full- or part-time employment, and have become self-sufficient, productive members of the community.

These programs also allow many to further their education and obtain degrees at Suffolk County Community College in Manufacturing Technology and other fields, or to obtain four-year degrees at other institutions.

In addition, this training has helped businesses and enabled companies to be more competitive in the global marketplace. It has allowed firms to upgrade the skills of their incumbent workers, increase retention rates, and remain an economic resource for Long Island.

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Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP)

The Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) at Suffolk County Community College provides academic support services to underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students pursuing careers in mathematics, science, technology, health-related fields, and the licensed professions. CSTEP is funded by the New York State Education Department.

Learn more about CSTEP.

United States Department of Energy Office of Science Education Opportunities

Community College Institute (CCI) - The Summer Institute for Community Colleges is designed to provide educational training and research experience during ten weeks in the summer at a Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory for highly motivated community college students.

Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) Mini-Course - The Mini-Course offers New York State CSTEP students an opportunity to participate in a four day introductory mini-course in Bioinformatics to be held at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) during the school winter break. CSTEP also partners with BNL for an educational training and research experience during the summer, similar to the CCI program described above.

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE CATALOG

Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) at Suffolk County Community College is offered to students in 7^th through 12^th grades in selected school districts.

STEP is designed to motivate and prepare financially disadvantaged and underrepresented minority students for careers in science, technology and mathematics-related disciplines, along with licensed professions such as nursing and accountancy.

Learn more about STEP.

Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP)

The Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) at Suffolk County Community College represents a cooperative effort between the College, the Longwood Central School District, governmental agencies and business and industry to provide a unique, comprehensive and supportive environment for students who may be at risk of dropping out of school. Its purpose is to serve those students who may not be reaching their academic potential by providing academic services that will improve their ability to complete high school and successfully enter postsecondary education or the workforce. LPP is funded by a grant from the New York State Education Department.

Learn more about LPP.

Driver and Traffic Safety Education Course

Suffolk County Community College offers high school students its highly regarded New York State-Certified Driver and Traffic Safety Education Course.

Suffolk County Community College offers high school students a non-credit, state-certified Driver and Traffic Safety Education program. Those who successfully complete the program will receive the MV-285 Student Certificate of Completion, issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles. The MV-285 allows students with a NYS Junior Permit to schedule a road test, receive their senior license at the age of 17 instead of 18.

Programs are offered throughout the year.

Learn more about Drivers Education.

If you have any questions, contact the Office for Continuing Education by email at drivered@sunysuffolk.edu or by phone at (631) 451-4399.

Suffolk County Community College offers a variety of two-year curricula leading to the associate degree as well as several certificate programs. There are three different associate degrees, each having a specific purpose and differing credit distributions.

A.A. Degree (Associate in Arts)

This is a liberal arts-based degree for which the objective is preparation for transfer to a baccalaureate degree program, generally in a liberal arts major (i.e., English, history, philosophy, psychology, sociology, etc.).

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A.S. Degree (Associate in Science)

This is a liberal arts and science-based degree for which the objective is preparation for transfer to a baccalaureate degree program, generally in a professional field of endeavor (i.e., chemistry, engineering, computer science, etc.).

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A.A.S. Degree (Associate in Applied Science)

This is an occupationally-based degree for which the primary objective is preparation for job entry immediately upon completion of the degree program (i.e., occupational therapy assistant, paralegal, etc.). While the emphasis is on providing particular occupational skills, each curriculum includes courses in the humanities, social sciences and mathematics.

Some graduates of these programs may also transfer to four-year colleges. The acceptance of courses for transfer are subject to the discretion of the receiving baccalaureate institution.

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Certificate Programs

A certificate may include some liberal arts courses, but are designed to provide students with practical knowledge and skills that lead to employment. Certificates vary in length but can generally be completed in one calendar year. Many of the certificate programs can be used as the first stage in an educational program leading eventually to an associate or bachelor's degree.

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Online Education Programs

Fully online programs provide opportunities for students to complete all course requirements without needing to attend any classes on campus. Course requirements and content for online degrees are equivalent to the College’s requirements for traditional campus-based (i.e., face-to-face) curricula.

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Evening Courses

Half the College’s student body is comprised of students enrolled in classes scheduled during the late afternoons and evenings, Monday through Friday, and in weekend course offerings. Most evening students are enrolled in one of the degree or certificate programs, but some students simply take a few courses to meet specific job requirements, prepare for advancement to better positions, promote self-development, or broaden their understanding of contemporary cultural and social phenomena.

Evening and weekend classes are offered on all three campuses. These courses are identical in content to those offered during the day session. Unless otherwise noted, all academic and administrative guidelines and regulations which pertain to full-time students also apply to part-time students. Students have access to the complete classroom, laboratory and library facilities of the campuses and are provided with academic advisement, counseling and other services.

Individuals who plan to work toward a degree or certificate should apply as a matriculated student through the Admissions Office. Those interested in taking credit courses for personal or vocational enrichment and not pursuing a degree or certificate, should contact the Campus Registrar's Office. For those interested in taking non-credit courses, please see Continuing Education.

Insufficient enrollment in a course or program, or in a given semester, may make it necessary for students to enroll in a day class, at another campus, or to attend extra semesters in order to complete specific required courses. Please consult with the campus Office of Academic Affairs on any campus for further information.

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Students can complete the A.A., A.S. or the A.A.S. degree in two years of successful full-time study, while most certificate programs are designed for one year of full-time study. Students working toward the degree or certificate on a part-time or minimum full-time basis should understand that completion of the program will take longer. Placement into developmental courses may also extend duration of study.

Increasingly, students find it difficult to complete the major in the suggested time because of family obligations, work hours or other responsibilities. The College understands these circumstances and encourages students to consult with the College’s counselors or academic departments for assistance in determining the optimum course load and time frame for pursuing their program of study.

Unless otherwise stated, there is no academic penalty for taking longer than the one or two years outlined in the curricula that follow. Some students find that attending the summer sessions and/or the wintersession provides an opportunity to expedite their progress in their program of study.

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All course descriptions and learning outcomes are discipline-specific and must be followed.

Each course description includes one or more of these designations: A, E, G. The letters indicate whether the course can be offered on or by the Ammerman (A), Eastern (E) and Michael J. Grant (G) campuses, respectively.

Many courses are offered both day and evening every semester. However, certain courses are offered only in the day (or only in the eve­ning), and some courses are not offered each semester. As course offerings are subject to change, please consult the class schedule available online, for a complete listing of all courses to be offered in a particular fall, wintersession, spring or summer term for each campus.

Certain courses have prerequisites, and the College expects students to have successfully completed all prerequisites before registering for such courses. It is the student’s responsibil­ity to make sure that all course prerequisites are completed before registering for a course. Ques­tions concerning course prerequisites should be directed to an appropriate academic chairper­son, counselor, or academic dean. The College re­serves the right to prohibit a student from attending a class when it feels the course prerequisite(s) have not been met.

Depending upon their curriculum, students may have considerable freedom to choose courses according to their interests. However, enrollment in certain courses is restricted to students matriculated in particular programs (e.g., only nursing students may enroll in NUR courses). In some other courses, enrollment priority is given to students matriculated in particular programs, but if room is available, other students may be admitted (e.g., students in the health careers programs have priority in the HSC101 course, but others may take it as an elective if space is available).

Course descriptions are grouped according to subject or discipline, which are arranged alphabetically.

Some curriculum outlines, in addition to designating specif‍ic courses which must be completed, stipulate a “Humanities Elective,” “Social Sciences Elective,” “Science or Math­ematics Elective,” “Business Elective,” etc. In the list which follows, subjects or disciplines are grouped into these broad areas. A “Liberal Arts and Sciences Elec­tive” includes most courses in any subject area under the humanities, social sciences, science or mathematics areas, and some computer science courses.

Generally, courses meet one clock hour each week during the semester for every credit hour stipulated in the course description. Thus, a "3 cr. hr." course meets three hours each week during a 15-week semester. However, two or three hours (or more) of laboratory, studio or other learning activities will count the same as one hour of lecture. Students should understand that one hour in class normally requires two hours of preparation, reading or outside work. Thus, a full-time student enrolled for 15 credits should be prepared to devote as much as 30 hours to out-of-class learning activities, in addition to time spent in the classroom.

While the College recognizes that most students must work at least part-time in order to meet their expenses during the academic year, studies have indicated that students' grades fall off significantly if they must work more than 20 hours per week while taking 12 credits or more in any given semester.

Use of Online Exam Proctoring

Some courses or programs at the College may require students to use online exam proctoring and security tool(s) for online/remote exams. Proctorio is an online, remote proctoring tool that uses secure browser settings, computer lockdown, originality authentication, identity verification technology, automated proctoring, and analytics to ensure test integrity.

This service was selected and made available for use after a careful evaluation of adherence to our computing and security requirements, academic/program requirements, privacy considerations, and the tools’ support for our commitment to academic integrity.

Students should refer to their course syllabi for any course-specific information and requirements. Further instructions on using online exam proctoring will be provided by the faculty member.

A student wishing to carry out a learning project that incorporates content and depth not available through regular course offerings may submit a proposal to do so through an independent study course. Application for independent study should be made in advance of the semester during which the course activi­ties will be carried out and must be made in consultation with a faculty member who will serve as instructor for the course. A proposal for independent study must include a rationale for the course, a statement of objectives to be achieved, and a description of activities to be carried out in order to achieve those objectives. Approval by the appropriate Associate Dean of Academic Affairs is required. Interested students are advised to consult the academic chair prior to preparing a proposal.

Independent study courses require, as a pre­requisite, matriculated status at Suffolk County Community College and six credit hours in the respective area of study with a grade of B or better.

All Independent Study courses are desig­nated 297 according to academic discipline. 

State University of New York General Education Framework (SUNY-GE)

The SUNY General Education Framework is required fall 2023, for new first-time students entering A.A., A.S., and baccalaureate-degree programs; and required fall 2024, for new first-time students entering A.A.S. degree programs.

SUNY General Education Knowledge and Skills Areas, and Core Competencies

All students enrolled in programs leading to A.A., A.S., and baccalaureate degrees are required by the State University of New York to complete 30 credits of SUNY General Education Framework (SUNY-GE) in a minimum of seven of 10 areas. All students enrolled in A.A.S. degrees are required to complete 20 credits of SUNY-GE in four specified areas. Students must take the following:

1. Knowledge and Skills Areas 

The following four are required for all undergraduate-degree programs:

• • Communication – written and oral
  • Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
  • Mathematics (and quantitative reasoning)
  • Natural Sciences (and scientific reasoning)

In addition, a minimum of three of the following six are required for A.A., A.S., and all baccalaureate-degree programs:

• • Humanities
  • Social Sciences
  • The Arts
  • U.S. History and Civic Engagement
  • World History and Global Awareness
  • World Languages

2. Core Competencies (infused throughout the General Education program)

• • Critical Thinking and Reasoning
  • Information Literacy

Note: Visit SUNY General Education listing or course descriptions to determine which Suffolk County Community College courses fulfill the SUNY General Education Framework.