2020-2021 SUNY Erie Viewbook

SUNY ERIE

A FOCUSED EDUCATION AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE

EAGER TO EDUCATE With involved and experience-laden instruction from an ambitious collection of SUNY Chancellor Award winners, doctoratelevel educators and accomplished Western New York professionals, SUNY Erie is equipped to guide students forward— whether to a four-year college or into employment.

FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE Since 1946, students and professionals from varied ethnic, economic and geographical backgrounds have found SUNY Erie accommodating to their focused aspirations. With more than 50 associate degree programs to choose from, we continue to be their path to success.

AFFORDABILITY TO ACHIEVE GOALS SUNY Erie is still one of the most affordable higher education choices in Western New York. With financial aid opportunities and more than $200,000 awarded annually in student scholarships, we have the ability to help you direct, redirect or restart your professional future.

FINANCIAL AID

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Grants and more than $200K in scholarships annually available to students.

A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT TO MOVE YOU FORWARD. CURRICULUM CRAFTED FOR THE WORKPLACE Every one of our one-year certificate programs are conducted with one goal in mind: to give you the training necessary for immediate—and sustainable—employment.

Whether focused inside Baking and Pastry Arts, CNC Machining, or Crime Scene Technology, our courses take you from the training floor to the workforce.

SUPPORT TO SURGE FORWARD From academic advisement to career counseling, child care centers to bilingual assistance, and veteran support to tutorial support, SUNY Erie takes pride in its support of students. As a serviceminded institution, our success is based on preparing you to succeed. We’re here to lend a hand—and lead you to a brighter future.

TOOLS TO FOSTER DEVELOPMENT SUNY Erie’s three campuses amid Western New York satellite sites offer opportunities to train with today’s most cutting-edge technology in intimate class settings.

Whether studying for a career in nursing, biomanufacturing, or industrial technology, you’ll find the necessary educational and professional resources within our mentoring environment.

RECOGNIZED EXCELLENCE

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As an honoree in Community College Week’s annual “Top 100 Associate Degree and Certificate Producers” list, SUNY Erie is nationally recognized for putting students’ futures first.

FLEXIBLE OPTIONS TO MEET YOUR NEEDS FLEXIBLE OPTIONS Along with more than 80 traditional degree and certificate programs, SUNY Erie offers more than 240 courses online through our Distance Learning Program.

EASING TRANSITION SUNY Erie offers corresponding curriculum for the area’s identified growth fields, such as construction management, culinary arts and nursing.

ASSISTANCE TO ENABLE ADVANCEMENT With more than 60 articulation, dual-degree and joint admissions agreements with fouryear SUNY schools and private universities like St. Bonaventure and Syracuse, SUNY Erie can provide seamless transfer opportunities for continuing students. And, with a 90% student transfer rate, we’ve been successful in doing so.

TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES Alfred University Buffalo State College Canisius College Daemen College D’Youville College Medaille College

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Niagara University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rochester Institute of Technology St. Bonaventure

SUNY Geneseo Syracuse University Trocaire College University at Buffalo University of Rochester and many more...

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGIES DIVISON

Sports & Leisure Studies

Architecture Technology Automotive Services Technician Automotive Technology Automotive Technology/ Ford ASSET Option Automotive Technology/ Mopar CAP Option Automotive Trades: Autobody Repair Building Management and Maintenance Civil Engineering Technology Computer Aided Drafting/Design Technology Computer and Electronics Technology Construction Management Engineering Technology Electrical Engineering Technology Industrial Technology Information Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology Nanotechnology Visual Communications Technology

LIBERAL ARTS DIVISION

HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION

BUSINESS & PUBLIC SERVICES DIVISION

Business Administration Business Administration (Transfer Option) Business Administration: Office Management Criminal Justice Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Culinary Arts Early Childhood Emergency Management Health and Wellness Promotion Health Studies and Exercise Science Concentrations Hotel Restaurant Management Paralegal Physical Education Studies Police Science

Communication Arts Computer Science Engineering Science English Environmental Science Fine Arts Humanities Liberal Arts and Science Childhood Education Grades 1-6 Liberal Arts and Science General Studies Mathematics Natural Science Social Science

Biotechnological Science (Degree) Clinical Laboratory Technician Dental Hygiene Dental Laboratory Technology Emergency Medical Technology/ Paramedic (Degree) Food Service Administration Dietetic Technology Health Information Technology Medical Assisting Mental Health Assistant - Substance Abuse Counseling Nursing Occupational Therapy Assistant Radiation Therapy Technology Respiratory Care Vision Care Technology

For our most up-to-date listing of degrees and certificates, visit us online.

ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATES

Accounting Technician Automotive Services Technician Baking and Pastry Arts Biotechnological Science Brewing Science and Service Building Trades/Residential Light Commercial Casino Gaming Machine Repair Technician Catering and Event Planning CNC Precision Machining Community Public Health Worker Corrections Officer Crime Scene Technology Dental Assisting Early Childhood Studies Emergency Medical Services Provider Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic Entrepreneurship Food Preparation and Safety Green Building Technology Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Homeland Security Human Services Mechatronics Medical Office Practice Network Support Technology Police Basic Training Teaching Assistant Web Page Design

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AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY INVESTING IN WESTERN NEW YORK More than 70,000 SUNY Erie alumni live, work and raise families in Buffalo and its surrounding suburbs. SUNY Erie has an estimated $668 million impact on Western New York’s local economy. SUNY Erie continues to be the #1 choice of high school students in Western New York.

KATS PRIDE THROUGH COMPETITION SUNY Erie offers 17 intercollegiate sports.

Our men’s and women’s programs have ranked among the top junior college programs in the nation, winners of 137 Western New York Atlantic Conference or NJCAA Region III titles and 56 national championships.

PARTNERSHIPS TO ENABLE EMPLOYMENT Throughout years of supplying skilled and motivated professionals, SUNY Erie has formed successful partnerships with Western New York businesses like Delaware North, Kaleida Health, Moog Inc., and legions of others. These relationships have bolstered SUNY Erie’s reputation as an area leader in job training—and unrivaled in job placement.

EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIPS

American Axle and Manufacturing American International Group Inc. Benderson Development Company Buffalo Medical Group Buffalo Police Department Catholic Health Systems Delaware North Systems

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DuPont Pearle Vision Erie County Medical Center Roswell Park Cancer Flynn Battaglia Architects Institute GEICO Shea’s Performing Arts IBM Center Kaleida Health Sisters of Charity Hospital KeyBank Sterling Optical ecc.edu/partnerships Millenium Hotel West-Herr Ford Moog Inc. and many more...

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GET STARTED TODAY - HOW TO APPLY.

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY Legal first, last and middle name Request all official high school transcripts to be forwarded to the Admissions office for which you have applied. If you have earned your high school

equivalency diploma (TASC or GED), please bring your original certificate and test scores to the Admissions office.

Applicants enrolling in a major are required to take the SUNY Erie Placement Test unless you are eligible for a waiver.

SIX STEPS TO BECOMING A STUDENT APPLY TO SUNY ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Applying to SUNY Erie is free and easy! You can apply online or with the help of our admissions staff.

SUBMIT YOUR TRANSCRIPTS

You will be required to provide proof of high school graduation to complete your application.

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

Did you know that more than 80 percent of SUNY Erie’s students receive financial aid?

NEED HELP? If you have questions or need assistance on the admissions process, contact us via PHONE: 716-851-1455 EMAIL: admissions@ecc.edu

For info on international admissions contact: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES 716–851–1359 international@ecc.edu

TAKE A PLACEMENT TEST

On average, the Accuplacer Computerized Placement Test is offered three times a week. There is a test to fit even the busiest schedule.

ATTEND START ORIENTATION

All new and transfer students or noncontinuous students (who have been away two semesters or more) enrolled in an academic program must attend START Orientation.

MAKE PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS

After attending START Orientation and registering for classes, you can make a payment.

To start your application, visit: ecc.edu/admissions

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121 Ellicott Street Buffalo, NY 14203 716–851–1001

6205 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 716–851–1002

4041 Southwestern Boulevard Orchard Park, NY 14127 716–851–1003

www.ecc.edu • (716) 851-1322

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BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY TODAY.