We’re here to help students from Wells College finish strong! If you choose to complete your degree at SUNY Oneonta, know that you will be welcomed and supported from the day you arrive. Nearly 20% of our graduates are transfers, and we value the diversity and experience they bring to our campus community.
Seamless Transition to Oneonta
We are committed to working with you throughout the transfer process, and we will develop an individualized plan for your transfer to SUNY Oneonta for Fall 2024. If you apply to transfer to Oneonta, we will:
- connect you with academic programs that correspond to your current major/minors (see full list of majors below);
- offer a generous transfer credit policy to help you stay on track to complete your degree;
- provide one-on-one assistance to help you transfer the maximum number of credits, and when possible, going beyond our75-credit maximum, so that you graduate on time;
- offer transfer scholarships to students with 24+ credits and a minimum 2.5 GPA and
- provide options for affordable on-campus housing and dining services.
Keep Your Roommate
We will accommodate roommate requests from all Wells College transfer students. Transfer students who do not request a roommate will be paired with another sophomore, junior or senior student.
Support For Your Success
We offer several special programs and opportunities for transfer students, including:
- Transfer Living Community – Meet other transfer students who share your experience and make friends right away.
- Tau Sigma – an honor society exclusively for transfer students
- Student Success Series – regular programs and sessions designed for transfer students, to help you adjust to life at Oneonta
Majors that Matter
With 55 undergraduate majors and 50 minors, Oneonta offers the chance to tailor your degree to your specific interests and career goals. We’ll work with you to create an individualized transfer path that builds on the credits you’ve earned at Saint Rose.
Wells College Degree Majors |
SUNY Oneonta Corresponding Majors |
---|---|
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (BA/BS) |
Biochemistry (BS) |
Biological & Chemical Sciences (BA) |
Biology (BS) |
Biological Sciences: Health Sciences (BS) |
Biology (BS) |
Biology (BA/BS) |
Biology (BS) |
Business (BS) |
Business Administration (BS) |
Chemistry (BA/BS) |
Chemistry (BA/BS) |
Computer Science (BA/BS) |
*Computer Science (BS) |
Criminal Justice (BA) |
Criminal Justice (BS) |
English (BA) |
English (BA) |
Environmental Science (BS) |
*Environmental Sustainability (BS) |
Exploratory Program (Undecided/Undeclared) |
Undeclared |
History (BA) |
History (BA) |
Hospitality Management (BS) |
*Food Service and Restaurant Administration (BS) |
Individualized (BA) |
Interdisciplinary Studies (BA) |
Mathematics (BA) |
Mathematics (BS) |
Physics (BA/BS) |
Physics (BS) |
Political Science (BA) |
Political Science (BS) |
Psychology (BA) |
Psychology (BS) |
Sociology and Anthropology (BA) |
Sociology (BA) / Anthropology (BA) |
Sustainability (BA) |
Environmental Sustainability (BS) |
Theatre (BA) |
Theatre (BS) |
Visual Arts (BA) |
*Digital & Studio Arts (BS) |
Women’s, Transgender & Queer Studies (BA) |
Women’s and Gender Studies (BS) |
*requires customized advisement for transfer students and use of available electives within the degree program (120 credits) in order to optimize match of program learning outcomes (Wells – Oneonta)
Cost and Aid
We’re committed to offering you an excellent academic experience at an affordable price. That’s why Money.com gave SUNY Oneonta 4.5 out of 5 stars on its “Best Colleges in America 2023” list, which recognizes colleges and universities across the country for quality, affordability and outcomes.
Every Wells College student seeking a consistent cost of attendance will be required to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If our Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships determines that you are eligible for additional scholarships, grants, loans or work-study, the awards will be automatically offered.
2023-24 Costs
In-State Tuition: $7,070
Fees: $1,742
Housing and Meals: $15,810
Start your transfer journey
We want to make your transfer experience as simple as possible. Here’s how to get started:
The First Step is to Apply
Submit your application to SUNY Oneonta using either the Common Application or the SUNY Application and we will take it from there!
- If you use the Common Application, select "Yes" in the Common App Fee Waiver section.
- If you use the SUNY application, the application fee will be automatically waived.
Come for a Visit
Visiting is the best way to picture yourself at Oneonta! Several types of visits are available, including virtual appointments with a transfer admissions counselor, campus tours, information sessions or one of our special Transfer Days open house events. Find the one that’s right for you at suny.oneonta.edu/visit
Contact Us
We’re here to help! Please reach out by phone or email with questions about the admissions process, transferring your credits, creating your fall course schedule, financial aid, or whatever’s on your mind.
Jolie Siegel
Transfer Admissions Counselor
800-SUNY-123
Jolie.Siegel@oneonta.edu