First-Year Admissions Application
SUNY Free App Weeks — Oct. 21 through Nov. 3
Save money by applying to up to five SUNY schools with no application fee from Oct. 21 – Nov. 3. You can apply with the ApplySUNY application or through the Common App — no special code needed. To learn more and apply, visit suny.edu/apply.
How to Apply
First-year students have two options to apply online — the SUNY Application or the Common Application. Both applications are viewed equally by the admissions committee. Please be sure to complete only one of the two applications.
Dates & Deadlines
We are on rolling admission and do not have specific deadlines for submitting an application. However, first-year students are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by:
- Dec 1. (fall semester)
- Nov 1. (spring semester)
Application Process
Students who apply will need to do the following:
- Complete the Common Application or SUNY Application
- Pay the $50 application fee
- Send an official high school transcript
First-year applicants should submit at least one teacher or counselor recommendation and an essay. SAT/ACT scores are not required, but applicants can opt to submit them for review.
Access important admissions forms for the first-year application process.
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