The Transfer Pathways Program is a partnership that allows you to start your academic career at Dutchess Community College and then transfer to SUNY Oneonta with a guaranteed smooth transition into a bachelor's degree program.
You’ll receive advice and support from a SUNY Oneonta transfer advisor on the Dutchess campus to support your transition to SUNY Oneonta.
If SUNY Oneonta is your destination for a bachelor's degree, it’s easier than ever!
Partner Program Perks
- your application fee will be waived upon completion of an associate's degree
- you will be automatically be considered for a renewable transfer merit scholarship of up to $1,500 per year when you apply for admission
- your credits earned at your community college are guaranteed to transfer to SUNY Oneonta
- earn two degrees--an associate’s degree and a bachelor’s degree--in as little as four years
Transfer Advising
Meet with your SUNY Oneonta transfer advisor on your campus to:
You will:
- visit SUNY Oneonta for special admissions events, tours, campus events and more
- opportunities to connect with SUNY Oneonta faculty and staff while attending your community college
- be paired with a peer mentor (a current student who was also a transfer) to support you from admission through your transition into the Red Dragon family
Visit SUNY Oneonta
Visit our campus to get a better sense of what the next step in your college journey could be like. Sign up for an optional information session and a campus tour to see our beautiful campus and learn about the transfer process and how SUNY Oneonta will support your educational goals.
Explore academic programs with faculty and advisors, tour campus to see where you’ll live and learn, and connect with current students to hear about their transfer experiences. Enjoy lunch on campus while learning more about housing, financial aid, credit evaluations, career services, and the resources that support your success at Oneonta.
Attend a transfer information session, meet with a transfer counselor and take a tour of our beautiful campus, lunch in a dining hall, and more.
Learn about the transfer process, credit evaluations, transfer services and how SUNY Oneonta supports your educational goals.
Take a 75-minute walking tour led by a student from our Red Dragon tour team. You'll explore our beautiful campus and learn what makes SUNY Oneonta special.
Register for a "Welcome Session with a Campus Tour" to begin your visit with a 45-minute presentation by one of our admissions counselors followed by a campus tour.
Oneonta was my top pick because it’s pretty close to home and has a beautiful campus. As far as transferring, it was very simple. My former advisor and the school took care of everything. They guided me towards which classes I needed to take and I just registered for them.”
Every year, students tell us that taking a campus tour helped them make their final decision to attend SUNY Oneonta. We can’t wait for you to experience our beautiful, welcoming campus, too. Until then, we’re excited to take you on a virtual tour using footage from past years!
SUNY Oneonta hosts Transfer Open House events to help students explore the university's programs and campus. Transfer Days offer information sessions, campus tours, and opportunities to meet with transfer counselors.
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