Admissions Policy - Admission Policy C-4 - Non-discrimination, Requirements, and Process

Sep 14, 2026

Admissions Policy C-4 for Finger Lakes Community College sets enrollment management responsibilities and defines compliance with the State University of New York Full Opportunity Plan. Admission is open to applicants whose academic potential and qualifications indicate they can succeed in available programs. The policy prohibits discrimination and harassment across employment and educational processes and cites major federal and New York State civil rights laws. It outlines eligibility expectations, required applicant steps, home-schooled documentation options, immunization adherence, competitive nursing program entry, and term deadlines for fall and spring enrollment.

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CategoryExam

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Pages5

Reading Time13 min

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Reason(s) for Policy

Applicability of Policy

Definitions

Related Documents

Procedures

Campus visit and civil rights inquiries

Requirements for Admission

Application submission and immunization

Program prerequisites and competitive nursing entry

Matriculation deadlines

Home-schooled applicants documentation

Admission Process

Online application submission

Policy Name: Admission Policy Number: C-4 Functional Area(s) Responsible: Enrollment Management Owner(s) of Policy: Admissions Most Recent BOT Approval Date: June 3, 2026 Most Recent Review Date: Spring 2026 Most Recent Review/Revision Type: ☐ none ☐ minor/non-substantive ☒ substantive/extensive Policy Statement: Finger Lakes Community College complies with the Full Opportunity Plan of the State University of New York. Admission to Finger Lakes Community College is open to any person whose academic potential, record, and/or qualifications demonstrate that the student may successfully pursue one of the programs of study offered by the College. Finger Lakes Community College does not discriminate in its employment and educational processes, access to services, programs, and activities, based on an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. The College's policy is in accordance with federal and state law and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination, including sexual harassment and violence. Reason(s) for Policy: This policy has been implemented to ensure that every prospective student receives a fair opportunity to pursue an education at Finger Lakes Community College. Applicability of Policy: All prospective students and all members of the college community should be familiar with this policy. Definitions: Full Opportunity Plan of the State University of New York-states that admission is open to any person whose academic potential, record, and/or qualifications suggest the student may profitably pursue one of the programs of study offered by the college Related Documents: • Full Opportunity Plan of the State University of New York • State University of New York Admissions Policy for Ex-Offenders • FLCC Procedures for Services to Students with Disabilities Procedures: Students considering Finger Lakes Community College are encouraged to visit the campus to gain a firsthand perspective of the College. Inquiries regarding the application of Civil Rights including Title IX and other laws, regulations, and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to the Finger Lakes Community College Civil Rights Compliance Offer (Title IX Coordinator/Affirmative Action Officer) . The office is located on the Canandaigua campus. Inquiries may also be directed to the United States Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500; Tel. (646) 428-3800; [or email OCR.NewYork@ed.gov](or email OCR.NewYork@ed.gov). Requirements for Admission: The following is required of applicants who wish to become candidates for a degree at Finger Lakes Community College: 1. Submission of a complete Finger Lakes Community College Application for Admission. A Finger Lakes Community College application form is preferred; however, the State University of New York College Application form is also accepted. An application fee may be charged. 2. Students are required to adhere to the College’s Immunization Policy. Students in selected programs and student athletes may be required to submit additional health and immunization documentation. 3. Students lacking prerequisites for entry into their program of interest may be advised to take courses designed to prepare them for course work in their chosen major. 4. Admission to the AAS Nursing (RN) and License Practical Nursing (LPN) progra

FAQs

What is the main purpose of Admission Policy C-4?

The policy ensures prospective students receive a fair opportunity to pursue education at Finger Lakes Community College based on their academic potential and qualifications.

How does the policy address discrimination and harassment?

It states the College does not discriminate in employment and educational processes or access to services based on protected characteristics, and it aligns with federal and New York State civil rights laws.

What are the key requirements and deadlines for admission?

Applicants must submit a complete application, follow immunization requirements, and may need to address prerequisites. The deadline to matriculate is November 1 for fall and March 1 for spring.

Sep 14, 2026

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