As a college under the Full Opportunity Plan of the State of New York, Columbia-Greene Community College assures a place to any applicant who meets admissions requirements, although acceptance to particular programs is not guaranteed. Admission to C-GCC is based on individual student records, with priority given to Columbia and Greene County residents. Admission is granted for fall, spring, and summer. Columbia-Greene Community College adheres to the standards set forth by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). By doing so, we follow a code of ethics as related to the recruitment and admission of all students. In accordance with New York State law, the college reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant when it is deemed in the best interest of the institution to do so.