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University Colleges

30+
Onsite Locations
Across New York
State
1
SUNY Empire
Online
9,095
Undergraduates

165
Full-Time Faculty
15:1
Student to
Faculty Ratio
20
Areas of Study
and Registered
Programs
3
Academic Terms

5
Blended Modes
of Learning
16
Types of
Residencies
1,283
Students Served
by the Harry Van
Arsdale Jr. Center
for Labor Studies in
New York City

SUNY Empire State College empowers
motivated students to earn a degree
regardless of location or circumstance.
Students benefit from online, onsite and
blended courses, as well as a generous
transfer policy, and opportunities to earn
credit for learning gained outside a
traditional classroom.
suny.edu/empire

EMPIRE STATE

1,345
Graduate Students

50%
Undergraduates
Receiving Credit
for Prior Learning
Experience

Frequently Asked Questions
Q
A

Q
A

How do I apply?
Fifty-four of our 64 campuses accept the SUNY
application found at suny.edu/applysuny. In addition to
your application, many campuses recommend or require
a supplemental application. The supplemental application
typically contains questions about your activities, as well
as an essay question. To view campus requirements for
supplemental applications, visit suny.edu/suppapps. You
must also send your academic record. Once you submit
your SUNY application, the Application Services Center
will process your information and transmit it to each
campus you select. You can track the status of your
application in the applySUNY portal. Each campus will
then contact you to let you know if any additional items
are required to complete your application. An admission
decision will be communicated to you by each campus to
which you apply.

choice. Please note, some colleges have specific
application deadlines for certain programs of study.
Transfer applicants are generally reviewed on a rolling
basis. Be sure to be in touch with campuses directly to
get deadline information for supplemental applications,
auditions, art portfolios, etc.

What is the difference between
Early Decision and Early Action?

Both Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) are
early application/notification admission programs. The
difference is in the application deadline and the binding
nature of the program. Early Decision is a binding program which is appropriate if you have a clear first choice
campus. You may apply to only one campus as an ED
candidate. If admitted, you will be expected to withdraw
applications at other colleges. Early Action is non-binding.
You may apply to multiple campuses as an EA candidate
and you will have until May 1 to declare your enrollment
intentions.

When will campuses notify me
of the admission decision?

Is there a fee to apply to SUNY?
Yes, there is a non-refundable application fee for
each campus choice. The application will not be
processed until full payment or authorized fee
waiver request is received.

When is the deadline to apply?

November 1 is the earliest application deadline
for Early Decision and November 15 for Early Action.
While there is no formal application deadline for regular
decision freshman applicants, we recommend you apply
by December 1 to maximize your chances for financial
aid, campus housing and consideration for your major of

ecisions will be made for Early Decision applicants in
D
December and for Early Action applicants in January.
Many campuses respond to regular decision freshman
applicants on a rolling basis, meaning when an application
becomes complete, it will be reviewed and a decision
will be made and communicated to the applicant. A few
campuses have a set mailing date when most admission
decisions are sent to the applicants. Transfer applicants
are generally reviewed on a rolling basis. Check with the
campus(es) to which you apply for specific information
regarding the decision-making process.

More Questions? Contact Us. * askSUNY@suny.edu * 800.342.3811

http://www.suny.edu/empire http://www.suny.edu/applysuny http://www.suny.edu/suppapps

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