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Students pursue their passions, take advantage of flexible programs and discover career-focused opportunities at SUNY Niagara. Whether you’re interested in arts, business, health, or culinary studies, we will support you every step of the way.
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Two locations, one high standard of quality
Whether studying at our campus in Sanborn or at our Niagara Falls Culinary Institute in downtown Niagara Falls, students get a top-notch academic experience. Not only is the college is fully accredited, but several programs also maintain industry-specific accreditations. This assures students that are learning the most up-to-date course material from a knowledgeable faculty.
Accreditation
Niagara County Community College is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) www.msche.org. Niagara County Community College’s accreditation status is accredited. MSCHE’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 23, 2016 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. secretary of education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. MSCGE’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.
The College’s curricula are registered with the University of the State of New York (State Education Department) and approved by SUNY. All curricula are approved for the education of veterans under Public Law 634 (Children of Deceased Veterans) and Public Law 89-358 (Veterans Administration Readjustment Benefits Act of 1966).
All academic programs offered by Niagara County Community College have been approved by the State University of New York and registered with:
New York State Board of Regents
New York State Department of Education
Room 110EB
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 474-5889
Home | Board of Regents (nysed.gov)
The State University of New York has authorized the College to award the degrees of associate in arts, associate in science, associate in applied science, and specified certificates.
https://www.suny.edu/campuses/niagara/
New York complaint guidelines requires that all types of complaints concerning colleges and universities in New York State try to be resolved first and directly with the administration of the college or university involved. If a resolution to a complaint is not satisfactory a further appeal can be addressed to Filing a Complaint About a College or University | New York State Education Department (nysed.gov).
The Office of College and University Evaluation will not review a complaint until all grievance procedures at the institution have been followed and all appeal options explored and exhausted and documentation provided that all such procedures have been exhausted.
Chemical Dependency Counseling Certificate Program
Approved by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports
1450 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203-3526
Office of Addiction Services and Supports | Office of Addiction Services and Supports (ny.gov)
Accrediting Agencies
| Program | Next Accreditation Cycle |
|---|---|
| Baking and Pastry Arts American Culinary Federation 6816 Southpoint Pkwy Ste 400 Jacksonville, FL 32216 (904) 824-4468 Fax: (904) 940-0741 American Culinary Federation (acfchefs.org) | Niagara County Community College Associate Degree in Baking and Pastry Exemplary Initial Accreditation: 6/30/2013 Expiration: 6/30/2030 Site Visit Date(s): 3/7-9 2023 Current Accreditation Status: Approved Date of Most Recent Commission Action, Stipulation, and School Responses: July 2023 Niagara County Community College Certificate in Baking and Pastry Exemplary Initial Accreditation: 6/30/2013 Expiration: 6/30/2030 Site Visit Date(s): 3/7-9 2023 Current Accreditation Status: Approved Date of Most Recent Commission Action, Stipulation, and School Responses: July 2023 |
| Culinary Arts American Culinary Federation 6816 Southpoint Pkwy Ste 400 Jacksonville, FL 32216 (904) 824-4468 Fax: (904) 940-0741 American Culinary Federation (acfchefs.org) | Niagara County Community College Associate Degree in Culinary Arts Exemplary Initial Accreditation: 6/30/2013 Expiration: 6/30/2030 Site Visit Date(s): 3/7-9 2023 Current Accreditation Status: Approved Date of Most Recent Commission Action, Stipulation, and School Responses: July 2023 Niagara County Community College Culinary Skills Certificate Exemplary Initial Accreditation: 6/30/2013 Expiration: 6/30/2030 Site Visit Date(s): 3/7-9 2023 Current Accreditation Status: Approved Date of Most Recent Commission Action, Stipulation, and School Responses: July 2023 |
| Medical Assistant Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 (727) 210-2350 CAAHEP | Home | Status: Continuing Initial Accreditation Date: October 15, 1999 Degree(s): Associate Award Letter) Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Accreditation Visit (no later than) Spring 2023 |
| Nursing Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000 Home (acenursing.org) NCCC Details (acenursing.org) | Status: Accredited Stipulation: None Initial Accreditation: June 1978 Most Recent Action: July 2018 Date of Last Visit: January 30 - February 1, 2018 Next Visit: Spring 2026 |
| Radiologic Technology Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 (312) 704-5300 JRCERT | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Niagara County Community College - JRCERT | Most Recent Site Visit: 04/2017 Length of Accreditation Award 8 Years Next Scheduled Review: 04/01/2025 |
| Surgical Technology Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 25400 US Highway, 19 North, Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763 (727) 210-2350 CAAHEP | Home | Status: Continuing Initial Accreditation Date: October 15, 1999 Degree(s): Associate Award Letter) Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Accreditation Visit (no later than) 2028 |
Fall and Spring Class Times
- Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.