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SUNY Oswego accepts either The Common Application, OR the SUNY Application.

• Applicants are encouraged to apply online, the easiest and most secure format.
• Paper applications are available at your high school guidance or college transfer office.
• Both require a $50 non-refundable application fee.

Please complete and submit only one.

The Common Application, which is accepted by over 450 colleges nationwide, allows you to apply to any participating school with one application.  It includes a personal essay and school supplement/ counselor evaluation form.	The online SUNY Application, which is accepted by most SUNY campuses, allows you to apply to several SUNY colleges with one application (a SUNY pdf version is also available).

FRESHMAN APPLICANTS

Freshmen using The Common Application will also need to submit the following:

• Official high school transcript(s)
• One recommendation from a school-based counselor or teacher as part of the Common Application.
• Official SAT (code 2543) or ACT (code 2942)
• Official College, AP, IB or CLEP transcripts, if applicable

Note: For those students submitting a paper Common Application the SUNY Oswego's Supplement for The Common Application is required.  Please do not complete if you've submitted the application online.

Freshmen using the SUNY application will also need to submit the following:

• Official high school transcript(s)
• Oswego's Supplement to the SUNY application
• Official SAT (code 2543) or ACT (code 2942)
• Official College, AP, IB or CLEP transcripts, if applicable
• One recommendation (or form allowing for individual comments) from a school-based counselor or teacher

        When to Apply
We strongly suggest that you submit your application between August 1 and January 15 for the fall semester, and before October 15 for the spring. After these dates, all applications are considered on a space-available basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible in order to receive the fullest possible consideration. If you applied for regular admission for the fall, you should expect to hear from us by late January.

        Early Decision
If you're already committed to SUNY Oswego as your first choice, get a head start with our Early Decision option. By submitting your completed application marked for early decision by November 15, you'll receive a decision by December 15. Plus, you'll receive full consideration for any and all scholarships.
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TRANSFER APPLICANTS
Applicants who have registered for at least 12 credit hours at another college or university, following graduation from high school, are considered transfer students.

The priority date for consideration of transfer applications is March 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring. Applications received after those dates will be considered as space remains available.

How to apply

• Apply using either The Common Application or SUNY application.

• Submit all official college or university transcripts (transcripts must be submitted regardless of credits earned)

Additional Information that may be requested:

•  Transfer applicants applying "undecided" will be asked to complete an area of concentration sheet.
• If you've completed fewer than 24 credit hours at the time of application, you must also submit an official high school transcript.
• If you have a gap in time during your education (such as time off between high school and college or from one semester to another), you are required to complete the Supplemental Transfer Information Form.
• If applying using the paper version of the Common Application (initial application was not submitted online), we will require the supplement to the Common Application for SUNY Oswego.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
International applicants should visit International Student and Scholar Services for application details.
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