Q: How do students apply for admissions to NCC?

A: Students are encouraged to apply online or they may access NCC's printed application form on our website. From the "Admissions" tab, click on the Office of Admissions link, then click on the Admissions Guide and Application link. To apply on paper, the application may be printed, completed and mailed to the Office of Admissions, Nassau Community College, One Education Drive, Garden City, NY 11530. You may also e-mail admissions@ncc.edu to request a printed Admissions Guide and Application.


Q: How do students qualify for resident tuition?

A: To be eligible for resident tuition, a student must have one year's legal residency in New York State and six months in the County of Nassau. The legal residency of unmarried students under 21 is deemed to be that of their parents. Residency is proven is various ways, click here to review documentation which may be provided.


Q: What other documents must be submitted along with the application?

A: Applicants must send to the Office of Admissions official transcripts from all previously attended schools. High School seniors must submit their current transcript, an official copy of which will be required after graduation. Applicants who have attended college in the past must submit official transcripts from each college or university. Applicants who already possess an associate and/or bachelor degree do not have to submit high school records. All other applicants have to submit both high school and college transcripts. All application materials must be sent to the Office of Admissions.


Q: What happens after all documentation is submitted?

A: An admissions counselor will review the application materials to determine elibility for the program of choice. If the applicant is deemed eligible, the counselor will determine whether the applicant requires placement testing. Applicants are notified by mail regarding acceptance to their program of choice and any testing required.


Q: Do I have to take the placement test?

A: Applicants are required to take the placement test, although some may be exempt from testing in math and/or English based on SAT scores. Permanent exemptions from the assessment test will be given to those students who provide documentation that they possess a college degree from an accredited institution, or who submit documentation that they have successfully completed both a college-level writing course equivalent to Nassau’s ENG 101 (Composition I) and a mathematics course equivalent to Nassau’s MAT 109 (Algebra and Trigonometry) or higher.

Q: How do I request needed accommodations for my disability?
 
A: The Center for Students with Disabilities provides a comprehensive set of support services for students with documented physical, hearing, visual, psychiatric and learning disabilities. Click here for more information.

Q: How do I select the courses I should register for?

A: Admitted students are sent information regarding advisement. Some departments use program faculty advisors to assist students in this process. Scheduled advisement sessions may be limited for some programs, with students required to attend on scheduled days and times. The Advisement Center advises evening students and is able to answer many general questions about specific programs. 


Q: Does Nassau Community College have Housing?

A: At this time, Nassau Community College does not have on-campus housing for students.