Students can and should only take courses that contribute to their major course of study. See the College GEM approved courses and course schedule listed on the GEM homepage. Generally, you will need a computer with a reliable Internet connection and software like Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. As a student at SUNY Niagara, you have access to download Office 365 for FREE with your T-Wolves email address. (To download or learn more about Office 365; log into Brightspace, click on MYSUNY NIAGARA in the menu, and click on Office 365 Pro. Some courses, like Public Speaking, will require a device to record yourself presenting speeches. A webcam or video camera is normally sufficient. If there are any other special technology requirements for your course, your instructor will inform you once you begin your course.
SUNY Niagara is very affordable. See GEM tuition and fees for current rates. There is zero tuition cost for eligible service members approved for tuition assistance. Active service members stationed outside of New York qualify for our resident rate. Scan and email your approved TA voucher to cashier@niagaracc.suny.edu.
GEM students should apply as early as possible to allow for the paperwork to be processed as well as all accounts to be created. The last day to register for a GEM course is the day before a course begins.
Please complete the SUNY Niagara Non-Matriculated Application. Once your application has been processed, you will receive a copy of your schedule along with a welcome letter that includes login information for Banner Web, T-Wolves student e-mail, and Brightspace.
Once enrolled in an online course at SUNY Niagara, you will receive an automated T-Wolves student e-mail from the Online Learning Department with valuable getting-started instructions. Your online course will not start until the official start day of the semester, but you will receive emails to your T-Wolves email account one week prior to and on the official start day of the semester reminding you the semester is beginning. You should continue to log into your T-Wolves email and course regularly throughout the semester. Visit our Contact Us page and view our online academic support information. You may drop a course online through Banner Web up until 20% of the course has been completed. Beyond that date, you may submit a withdrawal request online through Banner Web. Once logged into Banner Web, click on the Registration card and choose the Drop/Withdraw from Course of College (All Classes) link. Please note that dropping a course may affect benefits. You are responsible for fees even if you drop a course after it has commenced.
Final grades are posted in Banner Web upon completion of the course. Please allow one week after the last day of classes to view grades.
If you need an OFFICIAL transcript with grades, please refer to the instructions found on the SUNY Niagara Transcripts page. Instructions for ordering an unofficial transcript free of charge are also found on that same page. Students must request an official SUNY Niagara transcript be sent to CCAF. Request a SUNY Niagara transcript when you have completed all necessary GEM courses.