SUNY community college in Plattsburgh offering affordable associate degrees and workforce training.
Clinton Community College offers over 30 associate degree and certificate programs across disciplines including business, criminal justice, nursing, computer technology, mechanical technology, and liberal arts. Programs are available in multiple delivery formats: on-campus, hybrid, and fully online. The college emphasizes workforce development through its Institute for Advanced Manufacturing, which provides advanced technology education and training in manufacturing skills.
Following a 2025 relocation, the college operates from three main locations in Plattsburgh: the George Moore Building (46 Beekman Street), the Administrative Building (133 Court Street), and the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (53 Clinton Point Drive). The William B. Forrence Health, Physical Education and Recreation Building houses Cougar Athletics. The college maintains a residential campus environment with 29 clubs and activities, a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and support services including tutoring and a center for connection and creativity.
Clinton Community College operates on a rolling admissions basis, allowing students to apply anytime and receive decisions quickly. The college welcomes new students, transfer students, adult learners, homeschooled students, international students, and those without a high school diploma. Early registration is encouraged to secure preferred course schedules. The FAFSA deadline for fall semester is July 15, with the first day of fall semester on August 24.
The college supports student success through SUNY ASAP (Advancing Success in Associate Pathways), which provides financial support and academic advising to accelerate degree completion. Transfer pathways to SUNY four-year institutions are available, and the college maintains transfer agreements with other institutions. The honors program recognizes academic achievement, with 184 honor students recognized in spring 2026.