Freshmen
 

For freshmen applicants, we've found that the best measure of academic potential is past achievement. We look at your high school grades and the courses you've taken. We also consider your class rank, trends in your grades, your senior year course load, your Regents grades (for New York state applicants), and your standardized test scores. Applicants must be graduates of an accredited secondary school or have evidence of equivalent education.

Preference is given to applicants who have completed 4 units of English, history, math and science, and 3-4 units of foreign language during high school. A challenging college preparatory program is highly desirable. Regents-level classes are a minimum requirement for New York State applicants, with Advanced Placement and honors courses carrying the most weight. Students should rank in the top half of their class.

Preference is given to students with a cumulative grade-point average of 91 or better and an SAT I average of 1130 (Math & Critical Reading only) or ACT Composite of 25. We use the highest score from either the SAT or ACT, even if the higher SAT Math and Critical Reading results were achieved at different times. If you're planning on retaking either exam, be sure to let us know. Only the Critical Reading/Verbal and Math portions of the SAT (not the new essay portion) will be used in the decision-making process. Please submit your official SAT/ACT through the testing agency or high school transcript.

Required Materials

SUNY Application

Common Application

SUNY Supplemental Application

Common Application Supplemental Form

Official High School Transcript** or GED Score Report

Official High School Transcript** or GED Score Report

Official SAT and/or ACT score report(s)

Official SAT and/or ACT score report(s)

One letter of recommendation

One letter of recommendation

**High School Transcript(s) using one of the following options:

1. Self-Report your academic record using SOAR
2. Ask your high school to submit your transcript electronically.
3. Ask your high school to submit your transcript via fax or mail directly to our office.

Applicants can view their checklist of documents that the Admissions Office has received for their application by going to webservices.oneonta.edu and clicking "Admissions." You will need your username and password to login. Please allow 7-10 business days for items to appear on your checklist if items were mailed directly to SUNY Oneonta.

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EARLY ACTION

Early Action is a non-binding early application/notification program for fall freshmen. If you are accepted through Early Action, you do not have to withdraw your applications at other institutions until May 1. The Early Action application deadline is November 15. The Admissions Office will start making decisions on December 1 and all decisions will be made by January 1. To be considered for Early Action, please make sure you check "Early Action" on the application.

COLLEGE CREDIT EARNED IN HIGH SCHOOL

Many students receive college credit while in high school. These credits can come from Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), or college courses. To see how this credit will transfer, please view the Course Equivalency Tool

  • AP test scores of 3 or better are accepted.
  • To earn IB credit, students must receive a score of 4 or better on the Higher Level IB Exam. Scores of 4 or better on the Standard Level IB Exam receive credit only when an IB Diploma is also earned.
  • We accept only scores over the CLEP recommended score.
  • Students must earn a grade of C or better in an accredited college course(s) to receive credit.
  • Official transcripts/scores from agency/institutions are required.