NEW FIRST-TIME COLLEGE STUDENTS

Apply to Cayuga as a new, degree-seeking student

APPLICATION PROCESS CHECKLIST

DOWNLOAD ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST
APPLY FOR ADMISSION
HOW/WHERE?
Complete and submit FREE Cayuga online application

APPLY TO CAYUGA

WHEN?
Immediately
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
HOW/WHERE?
Complete and submit the International Admissions packet. See International Application Process
NURSING PROGRAM APPLICANTS
HOW/WHERE?
Complete and submit the Nursing application in addition to the Admissions application. See Nursing Application Process
SUBMIT YOUR ACADEMIC RECORD
High School Transcript Submit your official high school transcripts to the Auburn Admissions Office at the following address: Auburn Admissions Office
197 Franklin St.
Auburn, NY 13021 Transcripts must arrive in the original sealed envelope directly from your former school to complete your application. We also accept official electronic transcripts sent from the high school via email or from a third-party vendor like Parchment or Scoir. If you received your high school diploma from a school outside the U.S., you’ll need to have your transcript evaluated by a NACES-accredited organization. We recommend World Education Services (WES) or ECE.
College Transcript (if applicable) If you have attended college previously, submit official transcripts to the Auburn Admissions Office at the address mentioned above. Ensure that transcripts are sent directly from the college in the original sealed envelope. If you have completed college classes while in high school outside of Cayuga, please request official college transcripts to be sent to us from all of the colleges from which you earned the college credit. Typically, the requests for official transcripts are handled by the Registrar’s Office at that college.
Advance Placement (AP) Scores & IB Transcripts For Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) scores, please send official score reports directly to the Auburn Admissions Office at the address provided.
GED/TASC/High School Equivalency (HSE) We now accept copies of your GED or HSE (High School Equivalency) transcript and diploma documents. You can choose one of the following methods: Scan and Email: Send a scanned copy to admissions@cayuga-cc.edu In-Person: Bring the original document to the Auburn or Fulton Admissions Office, and we will make a copy for your application. Please ensure all documents are submitted per the specified instructions to complete your application process. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact our Admissions Office at 315-255-1743.
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
HOW/WHERE?
See our Financial Aid Office
Federal Aid: https://studentaid.gov;
School code: 002861
NYS Aid: https://www.hesc.ny.gov;
(NY State Residents only) School code: 2005
or call 1-888-697-4372
WHEN?
Immediately (you do not need to wait for admission acceptance)
APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
HOW/WHERE?
See our Scholarships and Grants-in-Aid
WHEN?
Immediately
APPLY FOR VETERAN’S BENEFITS
HOW/WHERE?
Veteran-Certifying Official
(315) 294-8841 – AUBURN & FULTON
WHEN?
Immediately
ACCESS MYCAYUGA & VIRTUAL CHECKLIST
HOW/WHERE?
https://my.cayuga-cc.edu
User name and password sent same day as admission acceptance to personal email address on your application.
For assistance contact, contact the IT HELP DESK at (315) 501-1993 or email helpdesk@cayuga-cc.edu
REGISTER FOR CLASSES
HOW/WHERE?
Contact the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement at (315)294-8523 or email studenteng@cayuga-cc.edu
Register early for optimal course and time selection
WHEN?
Appointments start November 1 for Spring
Appointments start March 1 for Fall and Summer
COMPLETE A CERTIFICATE OF RESIDENCY APPLICATION
NYS, Non-Cayuga County residents only
HOW/WHERE?
See Resident Costs / Certificate of Residence
WHEN?
After July 4 & before bill due date – FALL
After Dec 1 & before bill due date – SPRING
SUBMIT IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
(MMR, Meningitis Response Form)
Students with 6 credits or more on campus
HOW/WHERE?
Health Services at (315) 294-8503 or email wilson@cayuga-cc.edu
WHEN?
Immediately (before bill due date found in myCayuga)
PAY YOUR TUITION BILL IN FULL OR SET UP A PAYMENT PLAN
Payment plan may be needed if aid does not cover costs
HOW/WHERE?
In your myCayuga account or Student Accounts Office at (315) 294-8450
WHEN?
Before bill due date found in myCayuga
BUY YOUR TEXTBOOKS & SUPPLIES
HOW/WHERE?
College Bookstore
WHEN?
Two weeks before classes begin
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
HOW/WHERE?
Contact Accessibility Resources
AUBURN CAMPUS: (315) 294-8422
jeanne.shaw@cayuga-cc.edu
FULTON CAMPUS: (315) 593-9327
hcrofoot@cayuga-cc.edu
WHEN?
Immediately