Global Initiatives
Contact
Global Initiatives
Tompkins Cortland Community College
170 North Street, P.O. Box 139
Dryden, NY 13053
Location
Hours
- MON 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- TUE 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- WED 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- THU 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- FRI 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- SAT Closed
- SUN Closed
Since our office’s beginnings in the mid-1990s, our Global Initiatives Office has welcomed hundreds if of international students and scholars from around the world on academic and ESL programs of many kinds and durations.
F-1 Students
For students seeking full-time, in person study at TC3, Global Initiatives can assist by providing initial I-20 plus instructions and advice on getting a visa to study at TC3. While at TC3, our DSOs help students stay in status and troubleshoot any issues or questions. They also providing services related to the various types of work permission and other benefits F-1 students may obtain.
J-1 Exchange Visitor Program
Since 2011, TC3 has been designated by the U.S. Department of State to sponsor international students and scholars through the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. During this time, we have hosted nearly 1000 students and many visiting scholars. “The J-1 classification (exchange visitors) is authorized for those who intend to participate in an approved program for the purpose of teaching, instructing or lecturing, studying, observing, conducting research, consulting, demonstrating special skills or receiving training.”* It is a unique feature of a community college to sponsor J-1 visitors, and this represents a significant benefit to our partners.
*Source USCIS website.