International Students

Hundreds of international students have chosen Tompkins Cortland Community College for its blend of career-focused education and affordability – while studying on a beautiful rural campus in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. 

Why Choose TC3?

We have over 40+ degree programs, with a specific focus on STEM and business programs designed to help you transfer. Our students go on to prominent local institutions like the Ivy League Cornell University and state-school SUNY Cortland. Plus we offer the Be One of Us Scholarship, which lowers your tuition cost if you maintain certain GPA requirements and live on-campus. 

  • A safe and supportive international community
  • Small class sizes with personal attention from professors
  • Dedicated support staff
  • Environment inclusive of all language skill sets, with ESOL classes offered on Day 1
  • Credits that can transfer across many universities and colleges
  • On-campus housing for a full college experience
  • Expansive athletic and fitness facilities
  • Career and transfer paths for mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering
  • Pre-med transfer paths
  • Proximity to Cornell University and SUNY Cortland

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Kar-Leam Toxey

 Kar-Leam Toxey
Associate Director of Admissions
Phone: 607.844.8222, Ext. 4333
toxeyk@tompkinscortland.edu