Admission Policy

Finger Lakes Community College complies with the Full Opportunity Plan of the State University of New York. Admission to Finger Lakes Community College is open to any person whose academic potential, record, and/or qualifications demonstrate that the student may successfully pursue one of the programs of study offered by the College.

Finger Lakes Community College does not discriminate in its employment and educational processes, access to services, programs, and activities, based on an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.

The College’s policy is in accordance with federal and state law and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination, including sexual harassment and violence.

Inquiries regarding the application of the Civil Rights including Title IX and other laws, regulations, and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to the Civil Rights Compliance Offer (Title IX Coordinator/Affirmative Action Officer). Inquiries may also be directed to the United States Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500; Tel. (646)428-3800; or email OCR.NewYork@ed.gov.

The Admissions Office can be reached by calling (585) 785-1279 or emailing admissions@flcc.edu. It is recommended that students considering Finger Lakes Community College attend an Admissions Information Meeting, on-campus or online, to gain a firsthand perspective of the College.