President's Message
Welcome to Herkimer County Community College, one of the top-ranked community colleges in the nation! Since its founding in 1966, Herkimer College has maintained a reputation of excellence fostered by dedicated faculty, innovative programs and outstanding support services.
We are proud of the success of our alumni and students. Herkimer College has some of the best graduation and transfer rates among community colleges. More than 40 associate degree and certificate programs are offered in the areas of art, business, communications, criminal justice and law, education, healthcare and service, liberal arts, and STEM. Twenty degree and four certificate programs, as well as support services, are available completely online, making it convenient for non-traditional students to pursue degrees or enhance their skills.
Herkimer College offers a full college experience with on-campus housing and many co-curricular opportunities. With a variety of student clubs and organizations and an active student activities calendar, there are endless ways to get involved, develop leadership skills and explore new interests. Additionally, the Herkimer Generals are a national championship athletic program with 19 intercollegiate sports.
We support students in a variety of ways, nowhere more evident than in our commitment to access and affordability. In addition to keeping our tuition and fee rates affordable, many of our courses utilize Open Educational Resources (OER), significantly reducing the cost of text books for many students. New York State residents have the opportunity to qualify for free tuition through the Excelsior Scholarship program. The Herkimer County College Foundation Tuition Scholarship is available for Herkimer County residents who graduate in the top 15 percent of their high school classes. There are more than 80 other scholarships also made available through the Foundation. Herkimer College is a great value!
Herkimer College is the right place at the best time.
Sincerely,
Cathleen C. McColgin, Ph.D.
President