Suffolk County Community College: For Sunday September 27, 2026. All classes and activities on all campuses are cancelled. Please click here for more information.

Additional Academic Preparation

A need for additional academic preparation is defined by any one of the following:

  • a high school average of 83 or below
  • a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) (or)
  • a non-high school graduate who is admitted to SCCC through the Ability to Benefit program (or)
  • placement at SCCC in one or more developmental courses (or)
  • a referral from an Educational Opportunity Center within the SUNY system

Potential for mastering college-level work is determined by a review of your high school record, all available test scores, and information about your extracurricular activities, hobbies, community activities, job history, and any other experiences that might indicate your potential for future success.