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    Mohawk Valley Community College

    Mohawk Valley Community College

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    Uni facts

    Utica, USA
    • Type
      Public
    • Rank
      6151
    • International students
      28
    • Nationalities
      13
    • Total programs
      90
    • Acceptance rate
      99%

    Study abroad at Mohawk Valley Community College

    Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) is a two year college in Utica, New York. MVCC is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) network of higher education universities and colleges, and it offers 90 academic majors.

    Students at the College can decide if they will complete their associate degree and begin work, or if they want to transfer to complete a bachelor’s degree at another university or college. MVCC has transfer agreements with both public and private universities throughout the state of New York.

    MVCC has two campuses - the main site is in Utica, with a smaller campus 20 minutes away in Rome. The College athletics teams are called the Hawks, and they compete in a number of sports including basketball, soccer, cross-country and tennis.

    Mohawk Valley Community College logo

    Why study at MVCC?

    • Transfer agreements

      MVCC has more than 170 transfer agreements with four-year colleges and universities

    • Small class sizes

      The College offers small class sizes which help you get to know your classmates and professors

    Life as an international student

    MVCC welcomes students from all over the world and celebrates diverse cultures. Students from more than 40 countries currently call Mohawk Valley Community College home.

    The College provides many services designed for international students, including orientation, cultural adjustment assistance and help with immigration. The International Student Services Office connects new and current international students and helps you transition into life at MVCC.

    Residence hall dormitories are available for 600 students, and there are many sports, activities and student clubs and organizations you can join. Every semester there are concerts, comedians, and cultural events. Many clubs also organize trips to cities like Washington DC, Boston, and New York City.

    Student reviews for Mohawk Valley Community College

    Overall rating
    3 stars
    Based on 1 reviews
    Overall experience
    4 stars
    Accommodation
    1 stars
    Academic
    4 stars
    University facilities
    2 stars
    University social
    4 stars
    • Haitam Ait Essarghini
      Morocco
      Overall experience 4 stars
      Academic
      4 stars
      University social
      4 stars
      Accommodation
      1 stars
      University facilities
      2 stars
      Mohawk Valley Community College Business Administration
      Tell us about Mohawk Valley Community College
      MVCC is a small community college so it is easy to socialize.

    What Mohawk Valley Community College says

    • Emily Gifford

      Emily Gifford

      Mohawk Valley Community College Coordinator of International Student Services
      Emily Gifford says

      We have so many activities, events, clubs and trips for international students. It makes it easy for them to get to know other students from around the world, but also make lots of American friends. MVCC has many degrees which makes it easy to change direction if you don't like what you are studying or find a new passion!

      Being in the city of Utica that has welcomed refugees and immigrants for so many years, the college has a deep appreciation for diversity and the sharing of cultures - and the city has wonderful food!

      We have an orientation for international students to get them used to campus, then assistance throughout their studies with immigration, culture shock, enrolling in classes, etc. We also have trips and activities throughout the semester just for international students. Many international students choose to join our international club as well.

      Students can apply for OPT and we have a career services office that can assist them in applying for jobs, creating a resume and cover letter, and connecting them with employers in the area.

    Student life & facilities

    Group of students planning a presentation in a living room
    • Library
      • Individual Study Rooms
      • Computer labs
      • Group Study Rooms
      • Quiet Areas
    • No. of All Weather Sports Pitches
      • No. of Swimming pools 1
      • No. of Baseball Pitches 1
      • No. of Golf Coursenumber 1
      • No. of Tennis Courts 1
      • No. of Basketball Courts 1
      • No. of Athletics Track 1
    • Fitness Centre
      • Machines
      • Free Weights
      • Fitness Classes
      • Swimming Pool
    • Sports Facilities
      • No. of Natural Turf American Football Pitches 1
      • Sport facilities 6
      • No. of Natural Turf Soccer Pitches 1
    • IT Support
      • Campus Wireless Connectivity
    • Clubs & Organisations
      • No. of Clubs & Organizations 50
    • Healthcare & Medical
      • Counselling & Mental Health Services
      • Emergency Contraception
    • Tutoring Support
      • Student Tutoring & Support
      • Academic Tutoring & Support
    • Praying Rooms
      • Language Center
      • Pre sessional English Academic skills courses
    • Transport
      • On-Campus Shuttle

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    Mohawk Valley Community College programs

    Fees and funding

    Available for Freshman who will be living in the dormitories:

    Mike Briggs Scholarship

    $1,000 as tuition credit, books and fees only (for each semester), less aid.

    Preference is given to students residing out-of-county in keeping with Mr. Briggs’ interest in helping to promote a diverse student body

    1. Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better
    2. Must be studying full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours)
    3. Incoming freshmen or freshman-eligible transfers
    4. Preference students with exceptional extracurricular activities
    5. Preference to students planning to live in the dorms

    Sodexo/MVCC Foundation Meal Plan Scholarship

    This award provides two incoming, full-time students with 19 meals per week in the MVCC Dining Hall for one semester of their freshman year.

    1. Must have maintained at least a 2.0 GPA high school average
    2. They are selected on the basis of their participation in student and/or community activities prior to admission to MVCC
    3. Must complete and submit this application with a high school transcript and a letter of recommendation

    Location

    Mohawk Valley Community College

    1101 Sherman Drive, Utica, NY 13501

    Utica is a safe city with a large international population and lots of ethnic restaurants and food markets. It is four hours by car from New York City and there is a train and bus station that can connect you to many cities throughout the state and country.

    • From New York City
      250 miles
    • From Syracuse
      50 miles

    Visa requirements for Mohawk Valley Community College

    Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

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