REGISTER NOW FOR FALL 2026 CLASSES!

Important Fall 2026 Dates

  • Orientation is Monday, September 21, and Tuesday, September 22, 12:00-2:00pm.
  • Classes begin on Monday September 28
  • Graduation is Thursday, November 19.

 

Call 607-351-3201 or 607-262-8920 for more information

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Our Mission

College Initiative Upstate (CIU) helps people in Tompkins County overcome barriers to higher education—such as court involvement, past incarceration, underemployment, low income, or stable in their recovery—by creating clear pathways to and through college.

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Sherron Brown

sbrown.oar.ciu@gmail.com

607-351-3201

Tara Morgan

tcmorgan@oar.ciu.com

607-262-8920

Address

320 W. MLK Street (Formerly State Street)

Ithaca, NY 14850

Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm