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Your Start to a Great Career

The Admissions Team is here to help you during your college search process. With over 60 academic programs and direct to work individual study offerings, SUNY FMCC is focused on preparing you for great careers, without the great debt.

Our students come from across New York State, Out-of-State and around the world from 25 different countries but our main mission is to serve our local and regional communities.

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Academic Programs & Offerings
Preparing you for great careers for those directly entering the workforce or upon transferring to a four-year school.

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Internship Placements and Growing
Receive hands-on experience through internships at area businesses and agencies to set you apart from others in the job market.

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Student to Faculty Ratio
Which ensures access to your professors who will know you by name.

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Receiving College Credit

SUNY FMCC offers a variety of ways to earn college credit towards your degree. Many students have accumulated credit from other sources prior to enrolling at SUNY FMCC. You can also earn credit based on your life experiences and by examination.

TRANSFER CREDITS FROM OTHER COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Ask the college you previously attended to send an official transcript to our Registrar’s Office. Courses eligible for transfer must be from a regionally accredited college and must carry a grade of “C” or better. This includes college classes while in high school sponsored by colleges other than SUNY FMCC.

CAREER & TECHNICAL PROGRAM CREDITS WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL (BOCES)

SUNY FMCC has written articulation agreements with Career and Technical centers such as the HFM BOCES or other secondary schools that enable students to receive college credits for classes taken while in high school. Contact your high school guidance office or technical teacher to request an articulation validation application.

MILITARY EDUCATION & TRAINING CREDITS

Students seeking credit for military education and training must request an official record of their military education be sent directly to our Registrar’s Office. Examples of military education transcripts include the AARTS, SMART or CCAF transcripts. The credit equivalencies recommended by the American Council on Education will be considered; however, SUNY FMCC will make the final determination of transferability.

LIFE EXPERIENCE CREDITS

Life Experience or Experiential Learning Credit may be awarded for non-collegiate life experience that is educationally relevant and is equivalent to course content according to specific criteria. Students are responsible for documenting the experience and will work with the appropriate academic department for further information no later than mid-term of the semester prior to the one in which credit is to be granted.

CREDIT BY EXAMINATION

Credit may be granted for a passing score on externally administered examinations including but not limited to Advanced Placement (AP) or College Level Examination Program (CLEP). You must arrange for an official score report to be sent to our Registrar’s Office from the testing agency that administered the exam. An AP score of 3 or higher generally is eligible for credit.

Transfer Appeal Process

When you transfer into any SUNY school you will receive a transcript evaluation as close to the time of admission as possible and will receive written information about the credits that were accepted for transfer. If you disagree with your credit evaluation, you have a right to submit an appeal. To do so, simply contact the Student Development Center at (518)736-3622 x8104 to schedule an appointment with an advisor.

If we need additional information about the course, you will be asked to obtain a course description or syllabus before a new evaluation can be completed. You will receive a new evaluation as soon as possible after we have received the necessary documentation to reevaluate your transcript.

Additional SUNY System Information

If you still do not agree with the college’s decision regarding the granting or placement of credit that you earned at a prior SUNY institution, or you have not received a response in 15 business days, you may appeal to the SUNY System Provost. You can submit the appeal by filling out the student appeal form at https://system.suny.edu/academic-affairs/student-mobility/student-transfer-appeal-process/.

Top 15 High Schools

Most of our students live in Fulton and Montgomery Counties as well as the surrounding counties in the Capital and Mohawk Valley regions. Our new students include recent and previous graduates who come from the high schools of Amsterdam, Ballston Spa, Broadalbin-Perth, Canajoharie, Fonda-Fultonville, Fort Plain, Galway, Gloversville, Johnstown, Mayfield, Northville, Oppenheim-Ephratah, Schenectady, and many more!

28% OF OUR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ARE 24 YEARS AND OLDER.

15 COMPETITIVE MEN’S & WOMEN’S ATHLETIC SPORTS TEAMS INCLUDING OUR NEW ESPORTS PROGRAM

TOP 10 COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN NEW YORK FOR OVERALL COST, EDUCATIONAL QUALITY, AND CAREER OUTCOMES ACCORDING TO WALLETHUB.COM

    Support Programs

    SUNY FMCC offers extensive support programs to assist you in your college journey to a great career. This starts with your supportive professors and academic advisors as well as career and transfer counseling. “The Commons” located in the Evans Library includes tutoring services in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), a Writing Center, Computer Labs, as well as our EOP and TRIO Opportunity Programs.

    Accepted Students

    Congratulations on your acceptance to SUNY FMCC! If you haven’t done so already, you should log into your admissions portal at https://apply.fmcc.edu/apply/ and view any outstanding requirements and next steps in the acceptance process. Your admissions portal is where you will commit to SUNY FMCC, complete your writing assessment if required, submit proof of required immunizations, make an appointment with an Academic Advisor to register for classes, and other next steps to becoming a SUNY FMCC student and part of the Raider Nation!

    For transfer students or students who took college classes in high school other than through SUNY FMCC, please request official transcripts from previously attended colleges. Have them sent directly to the Registrar’s Office in the Academic Advising & Student Records Office for credit evaluation. For questions, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

    Accepted Student Checklist

    Your admission portal will help guide you through each of the steps of the Accepted Student Checklist. They are provided here to assist you in this process.

    Confirm Your Intent to Attend SUNY FMCC

    Let the Admissions Office know you are planning to attend SUNY FMCC and we will help you every step of the way to becoming a Raider.

    Apply for Financial Aid & FM Foundation Scholarships

    Start with the FAFSA application if you haven’t already and work with our Financial Aid Office if you have questions or need assistance. Please also fill out the short FM Foundation scholarship form located in your Admissions portal. Financial aid and scholarships cover all or a significant amount of the college costs for the majority of our students.

    Information on the types of scholarships available can be found on the attached document.

    FMCC Scholarships & Awards PDF

    Complete Writing Assessment if Required

    Complete the short writing sample located in your admissions portal to help us determine if you may need additional writing support. Unlike other schools, a mathematics placement exam is not required at SUNY FMCC.

    Submit Proof of Immunizations

    In order to attend a college in New York State, proof of immunization for Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (MMR) or an approved exemption is required. Proof of immunization for Meningitis is not mandatory but the completion of the form is required. Further information is provided in the attached documents. Additional copies of the required forms are also included.

    FMCC Immunization Requirements for Students PDF

    Meningococcal Fact Sheet

    Meningococcal Information PDF

    MMR Vaccine Form PDF

    FMCC Meningitis Response Form (Online)

    Make an Appointment with an Academic Advisor to Register for Classes

    After completing your writing assessment if required, you will be encouraged to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor located in the Student Development Center to register for classes. For the Fall semester, appointments are typically available starting in mid to late April. For the spring semester, appointments are typically available in mid to late November. The earlier you make this appointment, the more likely you will have flexibility in making a class schedule. Waiting too long may limit this flexibility in choosing classes as many courses will be filled to capacity.

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    Submit Certificate of Residence (if living outside Fulton or Montgomery Counties)

    In order to qualify for reduced in-state tuition, New York residents from counties outside of Fulton and Montgomery must submit a Certificate of Residence each year while enrolled at SUNY FMCC. Students who live in Fulton or Montgomery County are required to verify their address on the student self-service portal (MYFMCC) each academic semester.

    Further information is provided in the attached documents to assist you in this process.

    Certificate of Residence Information PDF

    NYS County Treasurer's Phone List PDF

    Get Your Student ID - Make it Official

    Visit The Commons located in the Evans Library to get your Student ID.

    Computer Requirements

    SUNY FMCC requires all students to have a Windows or Macintosh laptop or desktop computer. Students are often eligible for discounts from retailers. The Raider Trader College Store also has computers and electronics for sale and students may elect to use their financial aid for purchase through the store. Students who demonstrate financial need can apply for consideration to borrow a laptop from the college through the SUNY FMCC Laptop Loaner Program. If you have questions about the computer requirements or the Laptop Loaner Program, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

    Further information is provided in the attached document.

    FMCC Computer Requirements for Students PDF

    Attend Orientation

    As you get closer to the start of your first semester at SUNY FMCC, you will receive an invitation to attend an orientation session. More information is provided in the Orientation section below.

    Get Full Access to FMCC Resources

    Through MYFMCC you will receive full access to view your class schedule, access to academic advisors, student support resources, Brightspace Learning Management System, billing, making payments, and more!

    After registering for classes, watch your mail for your username and password, in separate mailings, to login to MYFMCC. Further information is provided in the attached document.

    FMCC Student Web Accounts FAQs PDF

    Orientation

    College orientation is a way to welcome incoming freshmen and transfer students to SUNY FMCC and put them on a path for success during their first semester. At this session you will get important information for college success, navigate FMCC technology, meet with faculty and staff as well as fellow new students, and have all your college questions answered. You can also get your Student ID if you haven’t already done so.

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