Public SUNY community college on Long Island serving Nassau County with 70+ associate degree programs.
Nassau Community College offers Associate of Arts degrees in liberal arts focused on humanities and social sciences, specialized Associate of Arts and Associate of Science transfer degrees, and Associate of Applied Science degrees with certificate programs for immediate employment. The college operates an astronomy observatory for student use and provides over 1,000 course options each semester across more than 70 fields of study. Special programs include Weekend College, Learning Communities, ESL, and Study Abroad opportunities.
The college occupies a 225-acre campus in Uniondale that was developed after Mitchel Air Force Base closed in 1961, with the area still referred to as Mitchel Field. Students benefit from state-of-the-art learning labs, a library, bookstore, and student services center. The Nassau Lions athletic program features 20+ teams competing at the NJCAA level, and students can join 80+ clubs and organizations. The campus features navy blue and orange colors with Leo the Lion as the mascot.
NCC accepts freshman, transfer, international, and returning students. Prospective students are required to take the Accuplacer computerized placement test to determine appropriate course levels, though waivers are available based on high school GPA, standardized test scores, and AP/IB credits. The college offers dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, and joint admissions programs. International students have dedicated admissions pathways, and the college participates in SUNY Cross Registration.
Nassau Community College provides comprehensive financial aid including federal grants, loans, Federal Work Study, and institutional scholarships. The college offers a Tuition Free Program and participates in SUNY Reconnect. A price calculator is available on the website to help students estimate costs. The Foundation, established in 1983, supports student scholarships and academic programs through philanthropic giving.