Global Initiatives Tompkins Cortland Community College 170 North Street, P.O. Box 139 Dryden, NY 13053
Location
Main Campus
248
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
Established in 1993, the Global Connections program builds strong partnerships with international colleges and universities seeking to offer a hands-on experience in the USA for current students or recent graduates. These partnerships enable students to study at their home institution and then take classes at Tompkins Cortland for two or three semesters to complete an American associate’s degree on campus or via a combination of in-person or asynchronous and synchronous online classes. Students will enjoy classmates from around the world as well as local TC3 students.
Students who complete their TC3 degree in-person over two or three consecutive semesters on the TC3 campus can apply to complete 12 months of Optional Practical Training, giving them valuable work experience and allowing them to work legally in the USA. With the promise of applied hands-on learning offered by a TC3 degree, Global Connections graduates are well-positioned for further study or employment in the USA, so this program represents an tangible step towards a global future.
To prepare for a collegiate level of academic English, students who need additional work in English take English as a Second Language classes with classmates from around the world. They will work with an academic advisor from TC3 who will help the plan and finish their degree in a timely manner.
You can also take advantage of our partnerships with universities such as the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Our proximity to Cornell University and Syracuse University is also advantageous! TC3 is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) System, meaning credit transfer easy, so it is simpler to complete a second bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in the United States. For more information, please contact the international programs office at your home institution or email the Global Initiatives Office at global@tompkinscortland.edu.
We currently offer our most popular programs through our specialized Global Connections program. However, any degree program at TC3 has the potential to become a dual degree or a 4+1+OPT with your institution. There also professional national and international certificates that you can supplement your degree with to create an outstanding portfolio of skills, credentials and experience.
