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Cross-Registration for SUNY Students

The State University of New York established SUNY-wide cross-registration in order to facilitate the transfer of courses between institutions and to allow for the use of a financial aid consortium agreement where it is permitted.

When participating in the cross-registration process, you are strongly encouraged to give yourself adequate time, since several levels of approval are required at the home and host schools. You are responsible for completing each step, and you are responsible for the accuracy of your submission. 

Students Visiting SUNY Cortland (Cortland is the Host School)

Visiting SUNY students are welcome to attend SUNY Cortland under the SUNY-wide cross-registration agreement.  The agreement permits students to cross-register at Cortland when they are matriculated at another SUNY school (the home school).  

Step 1 Image Review the requirements and deadlines on your home campus.
Step 2 Image Apply online using the SUNY Cross Registration portal.
Step 3 Image Monitor your email account for any required steps and messages and your approval from your home school.
Step 4 Image Complete the SUNY Cortland Visiting Student Form.
Step 5 Final Image Register for classes using the instructions that will be provided by the Registrar's Office after you complete the visiting student form.

Cortland Students (Cortland is the Home School)

Cross-registration submissions must be submitted via the suny.edu application by the dates below. Applications submitted after these dates cannot be considered.

  • Summer Cross Registration Deadline - May 1
  • Fall Cross Registration Deadline - August 1
  • Spring Cross Registration Deadline - December 1

Not all courses and terms will qualify for cross registration. Please be certain to review the cross-registration guide for additional information.

Step 1 Image Contact your academic advisor, and Advisement and Transition to begin the Permission to Transfer process.
Step 2 Image Apply online using the SUNY Cross Registration portal.
Step 3 Image Monitor your email account for any required steps and messages. You will be required to fulfill any requirements for SUNY Cortland and the host school to be approved.
Step 4 Image Provide SUNY Cortland with a copy of your County Certificate of Residency if you are applying to a Community College. Your request cannot be approved if we do not have a copy of the Certificate if you are attending a Community College. You will also be required to provide a copy to the host school.
Step 5 Final Image Register for classes using the instructions that will be provided by the host school. Inform the host and SUNY Cortland within 72 hours if you make any schedule changes at the home or the host.

Cross-registering home students are required to download and review the Cross-Registration Guide for SUNY Cortland Students to be aware of all policies and requirements.