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�첥��Ƶ Cortland Community College (TC3) and Cornell University have a new articulation agreement that provides TC3 graduates a direct transfer path to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University. The agreement was formally signed into effect by officials from both colleges, including TC3 President Amy Kremenek and CALS Dean Benjamin Houlton. 

“There is a strong legacy of collaboration between TC3 and Cornell. We know that Cornell is the dream for many of our students, and this agreement formalizes what we have always known to be true: that dream can be reality,” said President Kremenek. “This creates a clear, achievable pathway for students to start strong at TC3 and earn a degree from an Ivy League university. I applaud the efforts of TC3’s faculty and am grateful to our colleagues at Cornell for creating this tremendous opportunity for our students.”

Students start in the Sustainable Farming and Food Systems program at TC3, completing coursework at the TC3 Farm that will lay a foundation in sustainable agriculture practices, food systems, and related business concepts. After completing their A.A.S. degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a B or better in all transfer courses, they will receive priority consideration for transfer admission to CALS for the Agriculture Sciences B.S. program. At CALS, they will learn from world-renowned faculty to further their knowledge and skills in areas including crop and soil sciences, animal sciences, agriculture economics and food science. 

This agreement builds on relationships that TC3 has cultivated to expand opportunities for students. The College is a member of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, which supports its mission to provide accessible, high-quality education that benefits both its students and the community. Through its longstanding partnership with Cornell CALS, TC3 plays a vital role in preparing students for seamless transfer into programs that advance New York’s agricultural and life sciences sectors.

“We are proud to partner with SUNY and TC3 to expand access and opportunity for New York state students,” said Benjamin Houlton, the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. “This new articulation agreement reflects our Land-Grant mission and shared commitment to building strong academic pathways for students, in service of all New Yorkers. By welcoming TC3 transfer students into our community, we’re investing in the next generation of agricultural and life sciences leaders—offering them access to world-class research, hands-on learning, and real-world impact that can spark innovation and improve lives here at home and around the world.”

About Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (Cornell CALS): 
is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and home to Cornell University’s second largest population of students, faculty and staff. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; sustainable agriculture and food systems, energy and environmental resources; and social, physical and economic well-being. Since our founding, we have evolved continuously to meet the changing needs of our world. Our top-ranked programs include over 20 majors in community and rural development, environment and natural resources, food and nutrition, communication, applied economics, agriculture, global development and life sciences.