Mohawk Valley Community College

"MVCC offers so many activities that helped me understand the American culture. I had the opportunity to showcase my culture through an international festival. I never thought I would meet such amazing people and have one of the best experiences of my life."

"I came to MVCC two years ago. I've made many friends from different countries. The experiences I had here will be the most unforgettable memories in my whole life. College is a place that has made me a grow-up. It offers me a lot of experience and teaches me how to become the person I want to be."

"At MVCC I joined Cross Country and Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field. The first time I joined these, I was so nervous because I was not good at communication, but the teammates were very friendly and spoke to me positively."

"My experience here at MVCC is something that I will never forget. MVCC is a place where students - from any parts of the world - can succeed because their staffs are willing to help in everything."

"After being at MVCC for half a year, I can say that it was a great and inestimable experience. I didn't only get myself out of the comfort zone but also made friends and got a true vision on American culture."

"International Student Services always plans nice trips for example to the Niagara Falls, Pumpkin Patch, County Fair, Bowling Night. It is difficult to say what my favorite is. I like them all, but the Niagara Falls trip was very awesome and impressing."

The MVCC Cultural Series brings free events to students right on our campus! You will always have something to do and to look forward to.

The Cultural Series at MVCC hosts an International Festival each semester, showcasing our community’s wide range of cultures. The City of Utica is home to refugees, immigrants, and plenty of international students; over 40 languages are spoken in Utica.