Apply

The easiest, fastest and most secure way for you to apply is online. We accept The Common Application and the The SUNY Online application. Choose just one way to apply; both require a $50 non-refundable application fee.

Please complete and submit only one.

The Common Application is accepted by 390 selective colleges nationwide and allows you to apply to any participating school with one application.		The SUNY Online application is accepted by 50 of the 64 SUNY campuses and allows you to apply to any of the 50 SUNY colleges with one application.

Interested students are encouraged to apply online and should complete either the Common Application or the SUNY Application as well as the Supplemental Application.

International Students are encouraged to view the International Admissions Process and Criteria page.

Please submit one letter of recommendation or the Teacher/Counselor Evaluation Form(PDF) directly to SUNY Cortland at the address listed on the form (optional for transfers).

For consideration in the Alumni Admissions Program, candidates must submit a letter of recommendation from an Alumni sponsor as well as a completed Alumni Admissions Nomination Form (PDF).

For spring semester consideration, completed applications should be received by Nov. 15 for both freshmen and transfers. For fall semester consideration, freshmen and transfers are encouraged to apply by Dec. 1.

Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible in order to receive the fullest possible consideration.