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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, doctorate-level educators and accomplished Western New York professionals, ECC 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 ECC 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

ECC 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.

AVERAGE TUITION AND FEES In-State Student Public Four-Year College

$5,575 $9,650 ecc.edu/financialaid

Private Four-Year College

$33,480

*Information from the College Board’s Trends in College Pricing 2016.

A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT TO MOVE YOU FORWARD. Curriculum crafted for the workplace

Every one of our 28 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, ECC 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

ECC’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

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

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FLEXIBILITY AND OPTIONS TO MEET YOUR NEEDS. Flexible options

Along with more than 100 traditional degree and certificate programs, ECC offers more than 240 courses online through our Distance Learning Program.

Easing transition

ECC 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 four-year SUNY schools and private universities like St. Bonaventure and Syracuse, ECC 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 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 Fire Protection Technology Health and Wellness Promotion Health Studies and Exercise Science Concentrations Hotel Restaurant Management Information Technology Paralegal Physical Education Studies Police Science

Liberal Arts Division

Communication Arts Computer Science Engineering Science Environmental Science Environmental Technology Geoscience Fine Arts Liberal Arts and Science - Childhood Education Grades 1-6 Liberal Arts and Science - General Studies Liberal Arts and Science - Humanities Liberal Arts and Science - Math Liberal Arts and Science - Science Liberal Arts and Science - Social Science

Engineering & Technologies Divison

Architecture Technology 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 Mechanical Engineering Technology Nanotechnology Visual Communications Technology

Health Sciences Division

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

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ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATES

Accounting Technician Advanced Police Science Baking and Pastry Arts Biotechnological Science Brewing Science and Service Building Trades/Residential Light Commercial Casino Gaming Machine Repair Technician CNC Precision Machining Corrections Officer Crime Scene Technology Dental Assisting Emergency Medical Services Provider Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic Energy Utility Technology 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 Quality Assurance Technician Teaching Assistant Web Page Design Web-Network Technology

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

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AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN OUR COMMUNITY. Investing in Western New York

More than 70,000 ECC alumni live, work and raise families in Buffalo and its surrounding suburbs.

ECC has an estimated $668 million impact on Western New York’s local economy. ECC continues to be the #1 choice of high school students in Western New York.

Kats pride through competition

ECC offers 13 intercollegiate sports. Our men’s and women’s programs have ranked among the top junior college programs in the nation, winners of 125 Western New York Atlantic Conference or NJCAA Region III titles and 54 national championships.

Partnerships to enable employment

Throughout years of supplying skilled and motivated professionals, ECC has formed successful partnerships with Western New York businesses like Delaware North, Kaleida Health, Moog Inc., and legions of others. These relationships have bolstered ECC’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 DuPont

Erie County Medical Center Flynn Battaglia Architects GEICO IBM Kaleida Health KeyBank Millenium Hotel Moog Inc.

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M&T Bank Pearle Vision Roswell Park Cancer Institute Shea’s Performing Arts Center Sisters of Charity Hospital Sterling Optical West-Herr Ford and many more...

GET STARTED TODAY— HOW TO APPLY. WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY • Legal first, last and middle name • Social security number •

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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 ECC Placement Test unless you are eligible for a waiver.

SIX STEPS TO BECOMING AN ECC STUDENT

1 Apply to ECC

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

2 Submit Your Transcripts

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

3 Apply for Financial Aid

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

4 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.

5 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.

6 Make Payment Arrangements

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

To start your application, visit:

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NEED HELP? Admissions offices are located at the following: CITY CAMPUS Student Support Center Room O102A 716–851–1155 Mon: 8a - 6p Tue-Fri: 8a - 4p NORTH CAMPUS S Building, room 206 716–851–1455 Mon, Wed-Fri: 8a - 4p Tue: 8a - 6p SOUTH CAMPUS Building 5, room 5200 716–851–1655 Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri: 8a - 4p Wed: 8a - 6p admissions@ecc.edu For info on international admissions contact: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES North Campus, Gleasner Hall, room 155 716–851–1359 Mon-Fri: 8:30a - 12p, 1p - 2:30p international@ecc.edu

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