Admission

Application Requirements

We believe that in order to be a successful student at SUNY Plattsburgh, you must also have been a good student in your home country. Admission is based on your previous academic achievement, including:

School grades
English proficiency
Completed application
Test scores
Personal essay

Admission Criteria

First Year Students:

85+/100 (3.0+/4.0) high school average
SAT/ACT: Optional (encouraged in order to demonstrate academic merit)

English Proficiency

Unrestricted enrollment into degree program:

TOEFL 76+
IELTS 6.5+
Duolingo 105

Requirements for enrollment through the English Bridge Program:

TOEFL: 57+
IELTS: 5.5+
Duolingo 87-104

SUNY Plattsburgh also accepts other tests of English proficiency.

For a complete list of tests and scores that can be used to meet admission requirements, visit:https://goo.gl/a2uqRV

How to Apply:

Apply for fall or spring admission using either the SUNY Plattsburgh International Undergraduate Application or the Common Applicaton.

A completed application is necessary prior to consideration. This includes a completed application form, the application fee, and all required academic and financial documents.

When to Apply:

We begin reviewing applications for enrollment in August (fall semester) on or about November 1 of the prior year
We begin reviewing applications for enrollment in January (spring semester) on or about September 1 of the prior year
We begin reviewing applications for enrollment in August (fall semester) on or about November 1 of the prior year