Important Dates and Deadlines for SUNY Plattsburgh Transfer Students

Transfer Admissions - Important Dates and Deadlines

Applications

SUNY Plattsburgh operates on rolling admissions, which means that there are no specific deadlines for admission. Rather, we continue to accept qualified applicants until all available slots are filled.

However, applications will receive optimal consideration for admission when submitted by the following dates:

Fall 2010

• March 1

Spring 2010

• November 1

Deposit

In order to officially enroll at SUNY Plattsburgh, accepted transfer students must pay a $250 admissions deposit. The deposit must be received by the following dates to guarantee that your spot is held in our incoming class:

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Fall 2010

• May 1, or within thirty days of acceptance (whichever is later)

Spring 2010

• December 1, or within thirty days of acceptance (whichever is later)

Please note: Students with demonstrated financial need may be eligible for a waiver of the deposit.  For more information, please contact the Admissions Office toll-free at (888) 673-0012

Deposit Refunds

The deadline for refunds is May 1 for the fall or December 1 for the spring. For students who have been accepted after these dates, deposits will be refunded within 30 days of the date on the acceptance letter. Please note that all such requests must be made in writing.

Orientation/Registration

Orientation and registration typically occurs throughout the summer for the fall semester and throughout the months of December and January for those who are enrolling in the spring semester.  

Main Campus (Fall 2010)

• The specific dates for fall 2010 orientation will be updated in early spring 2010.  Invitations will be sent to all deposit paid (or waived) transfer students in late May.  Orientation will include an extensive advisement and course registration session.

• For those students who cannot make it to orientation, registration will also be available online.  The specific dates for online registration will be updated in late spring.

Main Campus (Spring 2010)

• There is no specific orientation session for transfer students entering SUNY Plattsburgh in the spring semester.  Rather, registration will be completed online in consultation with an academic department chairperson.  Other orientation activities for new students will be held opening weekend.

Branch Campus

• Students attending the SUNY Plattsburgh Branch Campus at Adirondack Community College should call (518) 792-5425 to register for a new student orientation and registration session for either spring or fall 2010.

Classes Begin!

SUNY Plattsburgh's first day of classes for main and branch campus students are held on the following dates:

Fall 2010

• August 30

Spring 2010

• January 25

Should you have any questions or concerns about the dates or deadlines listed above, we encourage you to contact the admissions office. Our contact information can be found below.

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