Part of the State University of New York (SUNY), the largest comprehensive public university system in the nation, Herkimer County Community College (HCCC) is a two-year college offering associate degrees and one-year certificates, both on-campus and online. Many of our international graduates transfer to four-year public and private universities, while others find employment upon graduation.

HCCC sits on a hill overlooking the small village of Herkimer in Upstate New York. As you enter our campus, the beautiful, well-kept grounds are striking. HCCC's enrollment of approximately 3,800 students ensures that students learn in small classes. Faculty are friendly, experienced and know students by name.

Our national championship athletic program, intramurals, full calendar of student activities and numerous student clubs and organizations provide plenty to do outside of classes.

We are a short drive from Albany, Utica, and Syracuse and within a four-hour drive of Niagara Falls, New York City, Toronto, Boston and Montreal.

HCCC offers over 40 degree programs leading to one-year certificates, Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees. The Internet Academy offers 19 associate degree programs and 4 certificate programs which can be completed entirely online.

The ESL Program at Herkimer County Community College, which was established in 1997, provides English Language study to students from around the world. Students from South East Asia, Europe, South America, Africa and the Asian Sub-continent have developed their English skills as they prepare for majors ranging from Business to Science, and from Radio-TV Production to Fine Arts. Our students have transferred successfully to colleges and universities in the SUNY system as well as to colleges and universities around the United States.

A dedicated International Programs staff is available to assist you with your adjustment to life in the United States. A new center for Global Learning provides cultural, academic and social activities throughout the year. There are scholarships and other small scholarships per year available to eligible international students. In addition, we also provide free airport and train station pick-up service; conversation partners; immigration advising and preparation of immigration documents; transfer counselor to assist in applying to other institutions while a student at HCCC; career services counselor to assist in all aspects of your job search; academic departments assist in internship placement; free shuttle bus service between HCCC and the Village of Herkimer; housing office helps you locate a place to live on campus; etc.