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Complete and submit either application and pay the $50 application fee. If you are applying as an Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) student, you can still use either of these applications - just be sure to check "Yes" when asked if you are applying for the EOP program.

• The SUNY Online Application
• The 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 Applicant Status Page.

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.

SUNY Oneonta is test optional. If you'd like us to consider your SAT or ACT scores, you can self-report them on the Common App or the SUNY Application. We will make admissions decisions based on self-reported scores. If you are accepted and decide to enroll, we'll require official scores from either the College Board/ACT or your high school. These must match your self-reported scores. Please use our college code when you request that score reports be sent to us:

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

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

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• 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.

Merit scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated academic achievement, distinction or excellence. There is no separate application process for most SUNY Oneonta and SUNY Oneonta Foundation scholarships. Priority is given to students who apply for admission by January 15, 2025.

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.

All admissions decisions are communicated online through the Applicant Status Page.