Transfer Partnerships

GPA is calculated across all colleges and universities attended. SUNY Plattsburgh recommends a 2.30 cumulative GPA for guaranteed admission to most programs. However, some majors require a higher GPA to be guaranteed direct admission. For example:

• RN-to-B.S. nursing and social work programs require a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• All education programs require a minimum 3.0 GPA.

To be eligible for The SUNY Plattsburgh Transfer Guarantee, transfers must meet the following requirements:

• Submit the SUNY Plattsburgh Transfer Guarantee interest form.
• Apply by March 1 for fall admission, or by November 1 for spring admission.
• Provide college transcripts from all previously attended colleges by March 15 for fall admission, or by November 15 for spring admission.
• Submit all application materials requested by Admissions by April 15 for fall admission, or by December 15 for spring admission.
• Additional eligibility requirements may apply.

Submit the SUNY Plattsburgh Transfer Guarantee Interest Form

Applicants who have been dismissed from a college for disciplinary reasons will be required to submit additional documentation and will be reviewed by a standing committee. The purpose of the campus committee is to review appropriate information and decide whether an applicant with a disciplinary dismissal from an institution of higher education should be admitted.

Instant Decision Days at SUNY Adirondack give students looking to transfer to SUNY Plattsburgh in the fall and spring semesters the chance to meet with a SUNY Plattsburgh transfer advisor on their campus or virtually via phone or video chat. Get questions answered about the application, enrollment, and transfer credit process and receive an admissions decision on the spot!

Register now for an Instant Decision Day at SUNY Adirondack

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The SUNY Adirondack and SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury dual admission program provides an exciting opportunity for students to seamlessly transfer from two-year to four-year degree programs with one simple, free application. 

Benefits of the dual admission program include:

• Access to a bachelor’s degree close to home
  
• One application to be reviewed for admission at both institutions
• Shared official transcripts and admissions records (e.g., application, transcripts, test scores, etc.) with no fees attached
  
• Friendly, in-person support and advising every step of the way
  
• Continued access to SUNY Adirondack events, activities, residence halls and more

The following conditions must be met in order to be guaranteed admission to SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury from SUNY Adirondack:

• Complete an A.A. or A.S. from SUNY Adirondack by the time of transfer to SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury
• The criminal justice and human development and family relations programs requires a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA.
• Confirm your intent to enroll at SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury by the mid-term of your final semester at SUNY Adirondack

Dual admission applies to the following SUNY Adirondack A.A. or A.S. programs and SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury B.A. or B.S. programs:

SUNY Plattsburgh has 19+ articulation agreements with SUNY Adirondack. These ensure that a specified associate’s degree program at SUNY Adirondack will seamlessly transfer into a related bachelor’s degree program at SUNY Plattsburgh’s main and/or branch campus.

Our branch campus at Queensbury is located on the SUNY Adirondack campus and offers bachelor’s degree completion programs in criminal justice, computer security and psychology.

The branch campus allows SUNY Adirondack graduates who have obtained their associate’s degree, and are interested in staying in the Adirondacks and Capital District region, the ability to earn their bachelor’s degree in a convenient location with flexible course offerings.

Learn about SUNY Plattsburgh’s Branch Campus at Queensbury

Instant Decision Days at CCC give students looking to transfer to SUNY Plattsburgh in the fall and spring semesters the chance to meet with a SUNY Plattsburgh transfer advisor on their campus or virtually via phone or video chat. Get questions answered about the application, enrollment, and transfer credit process and receive an admissions decision on the spot!

Register now for an Instant Decision Day at CCC

The Clinton Community College and SUNY Plattsburgh dual admission program provides an exciting opportunity for students to seamlessly transfer from two-year to four-year degree programs. Students who wish to be considered for this program will complete the Clinton Community College admissions application and answer “yes” to the question “Would you like to apply to the dual admissions program with SUNY Plattsburgh?”

Benefits of the dual admission program include:

• Seamlessly transfer from Clinton Community College to SUNY Plattsburgh
• Submit one application to be reviewed for admission at both institutions
• Application fees and admission deposits do not need to be paid to SUNY Plattsburgh
• Your official Clinton Community College transcript and admissions records (e.g., application, transcripts, test scores, etc.) will be shared with SUNY Plattsburgh with no fees attached
• You will be assigned an admissions advisor at SUNY Plattsburgh to assist you while attending Clinton Community College
• You will have the same priority registration as current SUNY Plattsburgh students
• You will have access to program advisement at both campuses throughout your time at Clinton Community College

The following conditions must be met in order to be guaranteed admission to SUNY Plattsburgh from Clinton Community College:

• Complete an A.A. or A.S. from Clinton Community College by the time of transfer to SUNY Plattsburgh
• Achieve a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.0*
• Confirm your intent to enroll at SUNY Plattsburgh by the mid-term of your final semester at Clinton Community College
• Give Clinton Community College permission to share your official transcript and admissions records with SUNY Plattsburgh

*SUNY Plattsburgh programs with higher GPA requirements and/or additional conditions, including the following:

• All teacher education programs require a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. 
• RN-to-B.S. nursing and social work programs require a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• The social work program requires an additional application to the department for admission to the junior-senior professional program.
• The criminal justice program requires a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA.
• All majors in the School of Business and Economics require a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA.
• Dual Admissions does not apply to liberal arts transfers seeking admission to SUNY Plattsburgh’s nursing program. Students completing an associate’s degree in nursing who wish to complete their bachelor’s degree can be considered for the online RN-to-B.S. nursing program at SUNY Plattsburgh.

Plattsburgh has 38+ articulation agreements with CCC. These ensure that a specified associate’s degree program at CCC will seamlessly transfer into a specified bachelor’s degree program at SUNY Plattsburgh.

Instant Decision Days at HVCC give students looking to transfer to SUNY Plattsburgh in the fall and spring semesters the chance to meet with a SUNY Plattsburgh transfer advisor on their campus or virtually via phone or video chat. Get questions answered about the application, enrollment, and transfer credit process and receive an admissions decision on the spot!

Register now for an Instant Decision Day at HVCC

Plattsburgh has 20+ articulation agreements with HVCC. These ensure that a specified associate’s degree program at HVCC will seamlessly transfer into a specified bachelor’s degree program at SUNY Plattsburgh.

Advisement guides are helpful course selection tools that can be used in conjunction with your academic advisor. These PDF guides allow you to select Hudson Valley Community College courses that are optimal for transferring into one of SUNY Plattsburgh’s bachelor’s degree programs.

Business Administration B.S. Advisement Guide
Psychology B.A. Advisement Guide
Biology B.S. Advisement Guide

HVCC students are also welcome to pursue one additional bachelor’s degree program — psychology — offered at the SUNY Plattsburgh Branch at Queensbury.

Instant Decision Days at NCCC give students looking to transfer to SUNY Plattsburgh in the fall and spring semesters the chance to meet with a SUNY Plattsburgh transfer advisor on their campus or virtually via phone or video chat. Get questions answered about the application, enrollment, and transfer credit process and receive an admissions decision on the spot!

Register now for an Instant Decision Day at NCCC

SUNY Plattsburgh has a nursing articulation agreement with NCCC. This ensures that the nursing A.A.S. program at NCCC will seamlessly transfer into the specified bachelor’s degree program at SUNY Plattsburgh.

SUNY Plattsburgh has 10+ articulation agreements with FMCC. These ensure that a specified associate’s degree program at FMCC will seamlessly transfer into a specified bachelor’s degree program at SUNY Plattsburgh.

SUNY Plattsburgh has 9+ articulation agreements with Herkimer. These ensure that a specified associate’s degree program at Herkimer will seamlessly transfer into a specified bachelor’s degree program at SUNY Plattsburgh.

SUNY Plattsburgh has one articulation agreement with MCC. This agreement ensures that a specified associate’s degree program at MCC will seamlessly transfer into a specified bachelor’s degree program at SUNY Plattsburgh.

SUNY Plattsburgh has 9+ articulation agreements with Onondaga. These ensure that a specified associate’s degree program at Onondaga will seamlessly transfer into a specified bachelor’s degree program at SUNY Plattsburgh.

SUNY Plattsburgh has a nursing articulation agreement with SUNY Canton. This agreement ensures that credit from Canton’s nursing A.A.S. degree program will seamlessly transfer into SUNY Plattsburgh’s online nursing RN-to-B.S. program.

SUNY Plattsburgh has 12+ articulation agreements with Suffolk Community College. These agreements ensure that credit from Suffolk’s associate degree programs will seamlessly transfer into SUNY Plattsburgh’s bachelor’s degree programs.