Welcome to MVCC.
You have started a new phase
of your life!

On behalf of everyone at Mohawk Valley Community College, it is my pleasure to welcome you to a new academic year. We are committed to providing you with a safe and engaging student experience during the coming year and do everything we can to provide you with the support you need to be successful.  Whether you chose MVCC as a starting point for your education or as a vehicle to further your career, we are unwaveringly dedicated to your success.

I like to say that students don’t come “to us” but they come “through us.”  Start with your end in mind. You’re coming through MVCC to clarify your path and secure the skills you need to move on to the next stage in your journey, whether that’s a quality job for a good livelihood or a transfer to one of our four-year partner colleges or universities.

MVCC has been changing lives with exceptional academic programs, activities, support, and athletics for nearly 75 years, and we are perpetually looking forward. In a rapidly changing world, we recognize the importance of not only keeping up, but staying ahead of economic and societal trends, keeping our programs current and classes relevant to best prepare you for what the future holds.

Every day, we enthusiastically pursue our mission of student success. Our range of educational options, combined with a supportive learning environment and vibrant campus life, ensures that your experience at MVCC will provide a solid foundation for your own exciting future. Dedicated faculty and staff are here to help you learn and grow. Extra-curricular activities offer many opportunities for social and cultural involvement. Championship athletics are a great source of spirit and pride. Become a full partner in learning by dedicating yourself to your studies. Make MVCC your own and you’ll find a place here where you belong.

We know that our success as a College is best measured by your experience, and we wouldn’t be here without you. We are here to help you achieve your educational goals. Best wishes for a productive year and thank you for choosing Mohawk Valley Community College.

Randall J. VanWagoner, Ph.D.
President