Tompkins Cortland Community College, also known as TC3, is a public community college located in Dryden, New York. It was founded in 1968 and serves Cortland and Tompkins counties along with other parts of Central New York region. The college offers over 50 degree and certificate programs in areas such as business, liberal arts and sciences, healthcare, criminal justice, and more. TC3’s campus spans over 220 acres and comprises state-of-the-art facilities, including a child care center, athletic fields, a planetarium, and a nature trail. The college also offers a thriving student life with various clubs, athletics, and events to engage students and foster their personal and professional growth. The college has a strong focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship, with a LEED-certified dormitory, solar panels, and a campus garden as examples of its efforts. TC3 also provides various services to its students, including academic and career advising, tutoring, and counselling. With a diverse student body consisting of both traditional and non-traditional learners, TC3 prides itself on creating a welcoming and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and promotes equity. It also has various transfer agreements with four-year institutions, allowing students to seamlessly transfer to pursue their bachelor’s degrees.