1 Welcome
Congratulations on your decision to attend college, and welcome to LaGuardia Community College!
We are excited to welcome you to the LaGuardia community, and we look forward to guiding you through your journey here! At LaGuardia, you’ll have an opportunity to meet and learn from students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Our students come from 145 different countries and speak over 70 different languages, and we are happy that you are joining our vibrant and inclusive community.
ABOUT LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Founded in 1971, LaGuardia is part of the City University of New York, the largest urban public university system in the United States, with seven community colleges, eleven senior colleges, and seven professional institutions.
Learn more about the College’s history as a catalyst for social change and educational equality, and find out more about the history of the City University of New York (CUNY).
getting started at LaGuardia
Is it your first day at LaGuardia? Are you feeling a bit lost? Are you wondering where you can find out about LaGuardia’s many services and resources? Where is the library or the cafeteria? Watch this short video to find out.
why choose laguardia?
“What if” you went to a college that presented you with opportunities to grow, to become the next version of you, and to be a member of a diverse community of learners? LaGuardia Community College offers students all of this and more. At LaGuardia, you ask questions, you are challenged, and you are supported as you pursue academic and professional success.
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Ready to see how much you’ve learned about LaGuardia Community College? Take this quiz to test your knowledge and get ready for your exciting journey with us.
WHAT’S NEXT: UNDERSTANDING THE FIRST YEAR SEMINAR
Next, we’ll discuss how the First Year Seminar can support your academic, personal, and professional goals. Learn why the First Year Seminar matters and how it will contribute to your success at LaGuardia Community College, and beyond.
