International Admissions at SUNY Plattsburgh

SUNY Plattsburgh is Home to Students from 50 Countries

We delight in welcoming international students from around the globe to SUNY Plattsburgh: an academically-challenging, beautiful, safe, and friendly place where professors and staff will help you discover your full potential.

Why come to Plattsburgh?

• Exceptional academic programs
• Challenging Honors Program
• Affordable cost of attendance
• Generous scholarships
• Great location

Online Brochures

We invite you to download a PDF version of our viewbook, available in English, Chinese, and Japanese. Share it with your parents, show it to your friends, or read it by yourself. Find out if Plattsburgh is a good choice for your college education.

• Viewbook English (1.2 MB)
• Viewbook Chinese (1.1 MB)
• Viewbook Japanese (1.1MB)

Note: These files are large and may take a couple of minutes to download. To open the files you need the latest version of Acrobat Reader which is available as a free download.

Prospective International Students

Read the online materials carefully before submitting your application. After you apply, we will e-mail you frequently about the status of your application and request any necessary documents.

When emailing the office, please address your question to one person only. Sending the same email to several staff members decreases our ability to respond to your questions in a timely manner.

Accepted International Students

After receiving your acceptance packet, follow the 10 Easy Steps to Enroll in SUNY Plattsburgh. Before you schedule your visa appointment, please read our F-1 visa requirements page. Know what to expect at the visa interview by consulting our visa tips page. Finally, browse through the orientation pages for practical information about banking, cell (mobile) phones, computers, health insurance and much more. 

Current International Students

Current students have plenty of questions regarding immigration, employment, health insurance, and other academic/personal matters. We ask you to review the information on the Current Students website before scheduling an appointment with an advisor.

International Alumni

If you are doing something exciting (graduate school, job, etc.) tell us about it. Just fill out the online alumni profile and send us a current photo.

Take the Next Step

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• Meet us on the road  
• Schedule A Visit
• Take the Virtual Tour

Sights and Sounds (updated)

Questions, Comments, Suggestions?

If you have any questions about international admission or financial aid at SUNY-Plattsburgh, please contact:

International Student Services
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Kehoe Administration Building, Room 209
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, New York 12901 USA

Phone: (518) 564-3287
Fax: (518) 564-3292
E-mail: iss@plattsburgh.edu