A student who has been homeschooled may apply for admission to C-GCC. The homeschooled student must:
Submit a Columbia-Greene Application for Admission.
- Submit to the college verification from the school district of residence that the student will meet the compulsory education requirements through full- time college study. This documentation must indicate that the student has completed the home- schooling or indicate the projected date of completion. It should be in the form of a letter on the district or institution’s letterhead. The letter should also refer to 8 NYCCC section 100.10, as authorized by the district and signed by the Superintendent.
Online education or documentation cannot be accepted. It cannot be a homemade transcript or letter from a parent. Additionally, applicants must submit a copy of their Individualized Home Instruction Plans (IHIP) reflecting their high school coursework. If the student’s home- schooling experience was not monitored by a school district or accredited institution, or there is not sufficient evidence that the student completed the home study, he/she will be considered a student without a high school diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma (TASC or GED). Students interested in participating in intercollegiate athletics must provide documentation as required by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). For detailed information, contact the College’s Athletics Director at 518.697.6310. - Complete a placement test and demonstrate the ability to do college- level work in reading, mathematics and English. If test results indicate the need for transitional courses, the student must enroll in these courses.