A community college sponsored by Niagara County
SUNY Niagara offers affordable education across two unique locations in Western New York, with campuses in Sanborn and downtown Niagara Falls. With flexible programs in arts, business, health, and culinary studies, students benefit from career-focused opportunities, transferable credits, and accredited courses.
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Two unique locations, one strong community
SUNY Niagara has two locations in Western New York and online programs that are available anywhere. The Sanborn, NY campus is centrally located minutes from Buffalo and Niagara Falls. The academic divisions housed at this location include Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences; Business & STEM; and Nursing, Physical & Allied Health.
The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) is located in the heart of downtown Niagara Falls, just steps from the world-famous Niagara Falls. This location is home to our Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. Both of our locations have a unique environment and provide a career-focused, success-oriented education at an affordable price.
NCCC is now SUNY Niagara
SUNY Niagara is an ideal choice for students who want to continue their education without interruption, offering accredited courses, affordable tuition at two-thirds the cost of a 4-year institution, and transferable credits. With flexible online classes and options close to home, students can tailor their education to fit their needs.
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Accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Niagara County Community College is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Niagara County Community College’s accreditation status is accredited. The Commission’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. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.
University of the State of New York
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
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.
Complaint Process for New York Institutions and Programs
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.
New York State Approved Program
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 Classes
Class Times
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Summer School Classes Late May–Late August
Class Times
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
The campus is not open (Mid-May – End of July) on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
