SUNY Erie Community College

ECC at a Glance

Offering high-quality, low-cost education to Western New York for more than 60 years, Erie Community College continues its commitment to provide excellent public, post-secondary educational programs, community outreach activities and related services. From associate's degrees to specialized certificate programs to workforce development, ECC provides its diverse student body with the opportunity to develop academically, as well as socially, and fosters cooperative partnerships with local businesses and universities.

Some highlights of ECC include:

• #1 choice of area high school students
• #1 transfer rate to four-year schools
• #1 affordable tuition in Western New York  
• Small class sizes
• Renowned teaching faculty
• ECC is a member of the State University of New York (SUNY) System, and is fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many of the professional curricula are also accredited by specialized agencies.

ECC offers more than 90 degree, certificate, online and joint programs. Associate degrees are offered in four academic areas: 

• Business and Public Service
• Engineering and Technologies
• Health Sciences 
• Liberal Arts

ECC offers superior scheduling flexibility:

• Three campuses
• Day, evening, and weekend classes, as well as winter and summer sessions
• Distance learning opportunities, including Internet and telecourses

To help students achieve their goals, broad student support services are provided:

• Nationally recognized varsity sports at all three campuses
• Child care at all campuses under the auspices of the Auxiliary Services Corporation
• Tutorial and counseling services
• Career Resource Centers
• Student organizations and clubs
• Honors program
• Disabled Student Resource Center

As a leader in workforce development, ECC also provides extensive community services:

• Corporate training
• Community services, including credit-free courses, as well as the Career and Success Training Program (CAST)
• Welfare-to-Work networks with corporate partners
• Driver education