About the College

Mission + Vision

Onondaga Community College is Central New York’s partner in education for success. Achieving our mission through:

Student First – Keep students at the center of all we do.
Learning – Embrace the lifelong pursuit of knowledge and free expression of ideas in a safe environment to advance the individual and the community.
Excellence – Strive for continual improvement and innovation to seek our highest potential.
Diversity – Enrich learning through an inclusive campus environment that respects human dignity and difference.
Community – Foster active and productive participation in building a mutually supportive environment for members of the campus and broader communities.
Responsibility – Build a culture of integrity and accountability to develop both self and others.

An education at Onondaga inspires students to:

Skills and acquire knowledge that will benefit them in their academic, professional, and personal lives
Responsible ways to gather information and use technology
Effective ways to exchange ideas with others