Clinton Community College is a co-educational, progressive community college with a stunning location on the shores of Lake Champlain, offering panoramic views of New York’s Adirondack Mountains and Vermont’s Green Mountains.
This location became the permanent home of the College in 1971, when the Clinton County Legislature, upon recommendation of its Finance Committee and the College Board of Trustees, approved the purchase of the property of the former Hotel Champlain.
The spacious five-story George Moore Academic and Administrative Building has been transformed into a modern educational center. It houses the Coolidge Student Support Services Center, Student Lounge, Cougars Den cafeteria, Alumni Art Gallery, Learning Commons which encompasses the Tutoring Center, Douglas Library, and Accommodative Services offices and testing rooms, and faculty and Administrative Offices. Classroom facilities include "smart" classrooms, several open computer labs and computer classrooms, in addition to regular classrooms. The campus has high-speed internet access and classrooms are connected to a fast local network. Wi-Fi runs throughout the building.
The William H. Forrence Health, Physical Education and Recreation Center opened in November 1991. This 40,000-square-foot building houses a 1,000-seat gymnasium with elevated running track, racquetball courts, weight room, locker rooms, training room, classrooms, faculty offices, student lounge, and conference room. Outdoor areas include a tennis court, soccer field, and softball field.
The Ronald B. Stafford Center for Arts, Science and Technology opened in the Fall of 1998. The building has state-of-the-art science laboratories, a class-1000 clean room, computer-enhanced “smart” classrooms, fully equipped photography labs and art studios, a beautiful atrium, and 170-seat theatre.
In 2017, the College opened the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (IAM), a 30,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, designed and equipped to serve as a regional hub for manufacturing education. The building houses Clinton’s technology programs, as well as flexible teaching/learning space and opportunities for manufacturers to advance their workforce. Construction of the IAM was made possible through a SUNY 2020 grant, awarded in 2014.
In early 2019, the Learning Commons, located in the George Moore Academic and Administrative Building, was completed offering state-of-the-art computer labs, a newly updated library along with tutoring and accommodative services. The $4.6 million renovation was funded by donations to the Clearly Clinton Campaign and the State of New York.
The Moore Academic and Administration Building underwent a major exterior renovation, which occurred over three phases, and was completed in the summer of 2023. Renovations included replacing approximately 460 windows, and 20+exterior doors-making the college more energy efficient and updating the verandas.