Transfer Admissions at SUNY Plattsburgh

Transfer Admissions at SUNY Plattsburgh

Did You Know?

One out of every two SUNY Plattsburgh graduates entered the college as a transfer student.
Transfer students come to SUNY Plattsburgh for a variety of reasons, including:

• Our strong academic programs 
• The unique beauty and variety of the Adirondack/Champlain Valley region
• Our year-round social and recreational activities

But there's more to it than that. Transfer students choose Plattsburgh because we make your transition as smooth and hassle-free as possible.

Making the Process Painless

Before you even step foot on the Plattsburgh campus, we'll give you a thorough, detailed credit evaluation that not only shows you how your credits transferred, but also shows you all of the courses you still need to take in order to earn your bachelor's degree in your desired major.

Transfer students also have their own orientation sessions, during which they register for courses and learn about the college from a transfer student's perspective.

To make your registration easier, we will pre-register you into your major courses before you arrive at orientation; this step allows you to spend more time investigating the college and less time reading through the course list.

Once you're here, you'll see that our transfer students consistently remark that Plattsburgh's faculty, staff and students make them feel as if they've always been members of the SUNY Plattsburgh community.

Take the Next Step

• Apply Now
• Check Application Status
• Schedule A Visit
• Meet Us On The Road   
• Take the Virtual Tour

Student Profiles

Where Do SUNY Plattsburgh Students Come From?

SUNY Plattsburgh students transfer from over 150 different colleges and universities around the United States and the World each year. About 90 percent of our students are New York State residents. More than 400 students come from 49 different countries and 24 states.

What Is There to Do?

Okay, it is, after all, college. You will spend 12% of your week in the classroom, and another 25% for homework, studying and research.

But what about the rest of the time? That's up to you.

Believe us when we say, you will have no shortage of activities, opportunities and diversions to choose from.

Whether your interests range from exploring the outdoors, to arts and music, or if your idea of fun is a day-trip to cities like Lake Placid, Burlington, or Montreal, our unique location offers an unusual range of experiences .

See SUNY Plattsburgh For Yourself

We have made it very easy for you to visit our campus.

You can take a walking tour, speak with an admissions advisor and even speak with faculty members or students from the major in which you are interested.

All you need to do is contact the SUNY Plattsburgh Admissions Office toll-free at (888) 673-0012 to arrange your visit.

And although there is no substitute for actually visiting a campus - seeing how it really feels - you are invited to take a virtual tour of our campus.

So, What Are You Waiting For?

To apply to Plattsburgh, you'll need to submit the State University of New York's undergraduate application for admission on or before March 1 for fall admission or November 1 for spring admission in order to receive optimal consideration.

Your credentials should include approximately 24 credits of solid college-level work in order to be considered for admission as a transfer student.

To learn more about admission requirements for transfer students, visit our requirements page to see what you'll need to get started.

Are you ready to Stand Out?

Sean Brian Dermody, Assistant Director for Transfer Admissions
Phone: (518) 564-2040
Toll-Free: (888) 673-0012
Fax: (518) 564-2045
E-mail: sean.dermody@plattsburgh.edu

Mailing Address:

Admissions
SUNY Plattsburgh
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901