Admission
Herkimer County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law in admissions, employment, or in any aspect regarding the conduct of College business.
The College is officially designated by the State University of New York as a "Full Opportunity College", and operates with a policy of open admissions for all Herkimer County residents. Admissions Requirements for non-Herkimer County residents are described under the 'Out-of-County Students' section.
Admissions Requirements
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Full-time study at Herkimer County Community College (12+ credit hours) is limited to those applicants who hold a high school diploma or a GED.
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All applicants are encouraged to schedule an interview and/or information session with Admissions prior to acceptance. Out-of-county resident students with a high school average below 75 or a GED will be required to complete an Admissions Interview and questionnaire as a condition of acceptance. This “conditional acceptance” is intended to assist with college transition and introduce students to available academic and student support services.
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Home schooled students who have not completed an approved program of study, must obtain a GED before admission to the college on a full-time basis. An approved program is accredited through an organization approved by the NYS Education Department or by a letter of certification from the school district superintendent in which the student resides.
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Students who have been dismissed from another college for disciplinary reasons or have been convicted of a felony will not be admitted to study at Herkimer County Community College either on a part-time or full-time basis until a satisfactory review of the incident(s) has been completed by a committee comprised of the Associate Dean of Enrollment Management, Dean of Students, and Director of Campus Safety.
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Students who expect to receive financial aid must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than 60 days prior to the start of classes. Late filers will be responsible for tuition, fees, books and other expenses until the FAFSA has been processed.