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You’ve Been Accepted!
Welcome! It’s now time to complete the process to become a registered student for the upcoming semester. Whether you are a New, Transfer, or a Returning student, we’ll help you through the next steps below to become an official Thunderwolf!
Activate T-Wolves Email
Upon being accepted to SUNY Niagara, each individual is provided a T-Wolves account. A letter with your username and password is sent to the address the College has on file. Your T-Wolves account information is also available to access in the Admissions Portal.
Your T-Wolves account will be used to access student email, Banner Web, Brightspace, Degree Works, and the wireless network on campus.
You must activate your T-Wolves account before you can complete the next steps in the enrollment process. Below is a link to instructions on how to activate your T-Wolves account.
For more information, contact:
T-Wolve’s Assistance
Phone: 716-210-2505
Location: A-131
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am – 6:00pm
Academic Advisement
You will be contacted by the Student Success Center to schedule an advisement appointment once the window for new student registration opens (usually November for Spring starting terms and April for Summer and Fall starting terms).
- Please make sure your contact information listed in Banner Web is up-to-date so you can be reached via e-mail or text.
- You can check and make changes (if needed) to your contact information on the “Personal Information” tab in Banner Web.
Scheduling Classes & Meeting Your Success Coach
Upon meeting with your academic advisor, it’s now time to schedule your classes for the upcoming semester!
At SUNY Niagara, all students are assigned a Success Coach who can help them find and register for classes. Success Coaches are also here to support you as you prepare for your first semester at SUNY Niagara.
Contact the office to schedule a one-on-one in-person, Zoom, or phone appointment with your Success Coach.
Student Success Center, D-102
716-614-6290
studentsuccess@niagaracc.suny.edu
Financial Aid
If you are planning to use financial aid for payment, it is important to complete the application process as early as possible. Below are some helpful links to guide you through the financial aid process. For more information, visit the Financial Aid Office webpage.
Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA)
SUNY Niagara FAFSA School Code: 002874
New York State Residents:
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and Excelsior Scholarship information.
SUNY Niagara TAP School Code: 2215
Veteran Services:
Veteran Services is here to help students navigate the paperwork necessary to apply for GI Bill® benefits.
Transfer Credits
Have you completed college-level credit prior to SUNY Niagara? You can submit official transcripts to SUNY Niagara for transfer credit evaluation. Official transfer credit evaluations are completed upon acceptance to SUNY Niagara. Transfer students will receive notification of any transfer credits accepted by email to their T-Wolves email account.
Credits accepted:
- 2 & 4 Year College and University Credit
- Note: If you completed college credit while in high school you need to have an official transcript sent from that institution. It is not included on the high school transcript.
- College Board AP and CLEP Exams
- International Baccalaureate (IB) HL Level Exams
- Military Experience
Send Official Transcripts from any other institution you have attended addressed to the
SUNY Niagara Admissions Office
3111 Saunders Settlement Rd.
Sanborn, NY 14132
Note: AP and CLEP scores need to be submitted through College Board, 2-year and 4-year Colleges and Universities need to be sent from the Registrar/Records Office, and U.S. Armed Forces credits can be sent via DD-214 Form, and/or American Council on Education (ACE) Registry Transcript.
For more information, check out our Transfer Credit Policy.
Questions? transfer@niagaracc.suny.edu or 716-614-6250
Wellness Center
Students will not be allowed to schedule classes until all Wellness Center holds are released.
To view possible holds on your account:
- Log into Degree Works using your T-Wolves username & password
- View any existing holds on the far right under “Hold Type”
If you have a hold, contact the Wellness Center for information on how to resolve their holds at 716-614-6275 or yager@niagaracc.suny.edu.
Immunization Records
If you have not done so already, you must submit your immunization records to the Wellness Center before scheduling classes. You can have your high school, previous college, or primary physician send your records to the Wellness Center (Fax: 716-614-6817 or wellnesscenter@niagaracc.suny.edu).
Pay Bill & Certificate of Residency
Tuition Payment Due Dates
| Term | Tuition Payment Due Date |
|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Thursday, January 2, 2025 or immediately if registering after due date |
Pay Bill
SUNY Niagara does not mail bills. Instead, once billing is opened for a given semester, you can view your schedule/bill on demand via your Banner Web secure login.
Your financial obligation can be satisfied in the following ways:
- Pay your bill in full by cash, check, or credit card.
- Sign up for the Tuition Payment Plan
- Financial Aid
Certificate of Residency
If you have been a legal resident of New York State for the past year but you have lived outside Niagara County, you will be charged tuition at the non-resident rate. The non-resident premium (the difference between the resident and non-resident rates) will be credited back to your account if you provide a valid Certificate of Residence from your county of legal residence within the first three weeks of the start of the term. The Certificate of Residence received from your county of legal residence is usually valid for one academic year and must be renewed annually. Certificates cannot be issued more than 60 days before the start of the term for which you are registered (see submission time-frame below).
| Term | Certificate of Residency Submission Dates |
|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | July 5, 2024 - October 2, 2024 |
| Winter 2025 | November 3, 2024 - February 1, 2025 |
| Spring 2025 | November 22, 2024 - February 20, 2025 |
Student ID, Textbooks, & Supplies
Student ID Card
Student ID cards are needed to use as a Library card, Go Print Card ($40 print credit), to access the computer lab, to use Financial Aid for purchases at the bookstore, to use athletic facilities and equipment, and to purchase discount tickets for events in the Fine Arts Auditorium. In addition, your Banner ID is listed on your ID card.
To obtain your Student ID card: Bring a copy of your schedule and a valid NYS ID to the Public Safety Office (G-106) to pick up your SUNY Niagara Student ID.
NFCI Majors should pick up their ID at the Reception Desk of the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute.
Textbooks & Supplies
https://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/academics/wolfpacked/
Wolf Packed is a course material model that lowers the cost of materials for students and ensures students have access to all their required course materials on or before the first day of class. Through this new program, physical books will be conveniently packaged and provided to students on a rental basis, and digital materials will be delivered directly through Brightspace.
NFCI Majors should purchase textbooks and supplies at the Barnes & Noble College Bookstore located at NFCI.
Helpful Resources
Academic Center for Excellence (ACE)/Student Tutoring– D-201 (within the Lewis Library) or 716-614-6724
The mission of the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) at SUNY Niagara is to provide students with learning support services that serve as a foundation for academic success, retention, and completion of educational goals. The vision of ACE is to provide SUNY Niagara students with the strategies and skills needed to assist them in becoming independent learners who rely upon their strengths and abilities.
Campus Tours – 716-614-6200
Take advantage of a Campus Tour to view everything SUNY Niagara has to offer!
Henrietta G. Lewis Library – 2nd Floor of D-Building or 716-614-6780
The SUNY Niagara Henrietta G. Lewis Library offers a wide variety of resources and services. Our collection includes books, CDs, DVDs, videos, laptops, MacBooks, kindles, camcorders, digital cameras, audio recorders, and software. We also subscribe to over 350 magazines, journals, and newspapers as well as web-based indexes and databases. We provide research assistance and instruction.
- If you have any questions, please ask a librarian at the reference desk. We are here to help you!
Student Calendar – Stay informed!
View important enrollment dates & deadlines for students. Additional tab for upcoming Student Events.
Student Life – G-243 or 716-614-6263
Student Life has a variety of programming from social events, leadership training, and workshops, community service to clubs of all different interests and academic fields. Stop by and see us anytime to get more involved today!
Student Success Center (SSC) – D-102 or 716-614-6290
The Student Success Center is committed to providing continuing students at SUNY Niagara the necessary support services to successfully achieve their personal and academic goals. If you are looking for information regarding your Academic Advisor, want to change your advisor, or need general academic counseling you will find it in the “SSC”. The “SSC” also offers counseling services pertaining to Excelsior Scholarships, Student Outcome Tracking (SOT), withdrawal counseling, international student support, and change of major information.
Need Help?
Contact the Student Success Center with questions
at studentsuccess@niagaracc.suny.edu or 716-614-6290.
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