North Country Community College

North Country Community College is on a 100-acre campus in the rural setting of Saranac Lake, New York.

North Country Community College Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for North Country Community College students to join – including theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

Interested in Greek life? North Country Community College does not have fraternities or sororities.

North Country Community College has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at North Country Community College include Wilderness Recreation Club, Nursing Club, Radiology Club and Criminal Justice Club.

North Country Community College students' favorite campus events are Winter Carnival, Winter Fest and May Fest.

Does North Country Community College Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at North Country Community College.

North Country Community College offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

The majority of North Country Community College students live on campus. In 2022, 7% of undergrads at North Country Community College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 93% of students lived off-campus or commuted to North Country Community College. There are 96 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,751 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 91 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 10% students stay on-campus.

North Country Community College offers coed housing.

North Country Community College Athletics

At North Country Community College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at North Country Community College:

Safety at North Country Community College

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to North Country Community College

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit North Country Community College, take Interstate 87 to Saranac Lake, NY. If you need to fly, book your flight to Adirondack Regional airport.

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