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Accepted Students

Let me be the first to congratulate you on your acceptance to SUNY Fredonia. As you know, Fredonia is a selective institution that has a strong academic reputation throughout the country. Your acceptance is an important accomplishment in your academic pursuits. The next step is for you to submit the acceptance deposit to reserve your spot in the upcoming class. I encourage you to submit your deposit as soon as possible to ensure your spot in our new freshmen or transfer class.  Please note that housing assignments are made based upon receipt of your deposit so it is beneficial to deposit early. I encourage you to attend our Accepted Student Reception and/or take part in our Campus Host program where you can spend a day (and night) as a Fredonia student. I look forward to seeing you in the fall! Sincerely,                                  Christopher Dearth Director of Admissions director

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Congratulations once again on
your acceptance to SUNY Fredonia!

Use the information below to assist you in finalizing your plans to enroll on our campus.

Campus Host Program
Be a Fredonia student for a day! As an accepted student for the Fall semester, we welcome you to our campus for a day or two. Sit in on classes, eat in our dining halls, and stay overnight night in a residence hall--a very popular program! Click here for more information (notices will be sent to all ACCEPTED students beginning January 23, 2008).

Submit your deposit
Upon being accepted, you have until May 1 or thirty days after your acceptance (whichever is later) to submit your deposit. Transfer students need to submit their deposit by June 1 or thirty days after your acceptance (whichever is later). Send $50 to hold your place in class and $50 to reserve a room in the residence halls. See our 'Payment Options' web page for details, or consult the "Important Information for Our New Students" brochure your received with your acceptance letter.

Financial Aid
To be eligible for the largest possible award, the Office of Financial Aid recommends submitting your FAFSA to the Federal Government by the end of January. Award packages will be mailed after mid-March.

Housing
If you pay your deposit the Office of Residence Life will mail you an information packet that includes a housing application. You may indicate your preference for residence hall placement, including suite or corridor style, quiet hall, and non-smoking accommodations. Your housing information packet should arrive in late-April.

Housing assignments are made based upon receipt of the Housing Agreement Scan Form, a good incentive to pay your deposit and return your housing preference card quickly. Transfer students seeking off-campus housing information should contact the Student Association at (716) 673-3381.

Accepted Students Reception, Saturday, April 5, 2008
All accepted students are invited to attend this program. Invitations will be mailed in March. Click here for details.

Send final transcripts
We must receive final transcripts showing successful completion of your current studies. Freshmen transcript requests are sent directly to the high school. Transfer students should request transcripts from their current college.

Health history
You will be sent a Health History form after paying your deposit. Your form must be completed and signed by both you and a health care practitioner. If this form is not on record at the Health Center before registration, you will not be permitted to register for classes. Contact the Health Center at (716) 673-3131 or fax (716) 673-3140 for more information.

Tuition bill
The Office of Student Accounts will mail payment instruction in mid-July to students who attended Summer Orientation and registered for classes; payment is due in early August. Payment options are listed on the Student AccountsOrientation The Office of Academic Advising is responsible for your Summer Orientation. It is at orientation that you meet with an academic advisor and create your Fall schedule. Orientation is not mandatory, but highly recommended. Orientation dates are available at the Academic Advising website.We look forward to seeing you this summer! web-site.


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