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Choose one:

• SUNY Application
• Common Application

Once we receive your application, you will receive an email with a Username (your email), PIN number and link to your personal status page. Your status page will be updated as we receive application materials and/or request additional information. Please be sure to check back often. 

Note: The Admissions Office uses email as our main source of communication for important updates including application status notifications. You can update your email address at any time through the status checker. 

Official high school transcript or results of GED/TASC are required.

Transfer students: Please also submit official college transcripts from all institutions attended. Official transcripts must arrive at the Office of Admissions from the college in a sealed envelope or through a certified electronic process. Photocopies and faxes will not be accepted.

Request your official test scores to be sent directly to SUNY Oneonta from your high school or testing agency. 

• Oneonta SAT Code: 2542
• Oneonta ACT Code: 2940

Transfer students: Official SAT or ACT scores are not required but may be requested if you have earned less than 24 college credits and have been out of high school for less than five years.

There are several ways for your letter of recommendation to be submitted:

• The Common Application (required as part of application submission)
• High school form/letterhead send directly to SUNY Oneonta Office of Admission

*for first-year applicants only; not required for transfer students

Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

• FAFSA CODE: 002847
• TAP CODE: 0930

Please be sure to promptly respond to any inquiries from our Financial Aid Office. Visit the Financial Aid website for additional information and assistance. 

High school students who are New York State residents will be automatically considered for merit scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,500 per year. Priority is given to students who apply for admission by January 15, 2020

ART & DESIGN (BFA): All students wishing to declare a major in Art and Design must submit a portfolio for review by the Art Department. The Office of Admissions will review all applicants for academic preparation. Students found admissible will be admitted, but the major will not be finalized until the portfolio review process is completed. 

MUSIC: All students wishing to declare a music major are required to schedule and successfully pass an audition with the Music Department. Students will receive additional information at the time of application. The Office of Admissions will review all applicants for academic preparation. Students found admissible will be admitted, but the major will not be finalized until the audition process is completed. All auditions are coordinated through the Music Department.

All students wishing to declare education as a major will need a grade-point average of at least 3.0 or they must rank in the top 30 percent of their high school graduating class.

You may be notified of our official admission decision via U.S. mail or online.