About FLCC

FLCC at a Glance

1965

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15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$198M

Total Economic Impact

50+

Degree and Certificate Programs

Mission and Vision

Mission Statement

FLCC serves as a dynamic learning resource, empowering our students to succeed and fueling the cultural and economic vitality of the region.

Vision Statement

FLCC will build innovative programs to meet evolving educational needs, drawing on partnerships in the community and beyond. FLCC will offer an educational environment that is intentionally designed to engage our students as learners and propel them to completion.

Our Learning Framework: Four Core Values

Vitality

Consider the impact of individual action on personal and community well-being (e.g., physical, environmental, social, occupational, and fiscal wellness).

Inquiry

Pose insightful and productive questions. Generate, evaluate, integrate, and cite compelling evidence to support reasonable conclusions.

Perseverance

Take actionable steps to see tasks through to completion, both independently and collaboratively.

Interconnectedness

Express connections between disciplines with creativity and clarity.

Leadership and Shared Governance

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Board of Trustees

Members of Student Corporation in a meeting room, making decisions about life at FLCC.

Shared Governance

Unlocking Opportunities Through Higher Education

FLCC students practicing American Sign Language together in a class.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

FLCC values our diverse student identities and promotes inclusion in every aspect of campus life. We acknowledge the unique identity of each member of our community and recognize the benefits of sharing experiences, viewpoints, and ideas in a climate of civility and respect. Learn more about our commitment to diversity today.

DEI at FLCC

FLCC graduates in blue gowns and caps on commencement day, preparing for their future careers.

Strategic Plan

As an open-access institution, FLCC is at the forefront of economic and demographic change. Our 2023-2028 strategic plan focuses on student success, opportunities and innovation, and community and industry engagement. We look forward to new partnerships, creativity, and professional excellence as we plan for the next five years.

Read Our Strategic Plan

FLCC's main campus and athletic facilities seen from above with Canandaigua Lake in the background.

FLCC Locations and Directions

Come visit our main campus and experience what FLCC has to offer firsthand. Our driving directions and maps will guide you every step of the way, ensuring you find your route.

Accreditation

Finger Lakes Community College is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org, 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801, (267) 284-5000. Finger Lakes Community College was last reaccredited through a Self-Study Review and site visit in 2022.

To be accredited by MSCHE, an institution must provide evidence that it meets the Standards for Accreditation as described on the Commission’s website. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions throughout the United States.

Finger Lakes Community College’s next self-study evaluation is due in academic year 2029-2030.

The nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Ga. 30326. Phone: (404) 975-5000.

All courses of instruction at FLCC are registered with the New York State Education Department Office of Higher Education.

Documents describing the accreditation by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing can be reviewed by request at the reserve desk in the Charles J. Meder Library.