Here are some frequently-asked questions about SUNY Fredonia's implementation of its multi-year financial sustainability plan and the May 19. 2026 announcement from President Kolison.
SUNY Fredonia recently completed a review of academic offerings as part of its multi-year financial sustainability plan. The review considered factors such as enrollment trends, the conferred of degrees per program, student demand, workforce alignment, and long-term program sustainability. The goal is to ensure Fredonia continues offering programs students are seeking while maintaining long-term institutional strength.
Undergraduate Programs
- Communication – Audio Production
- Cooperative Engineering
- Economics
- International Studies
- Mathematics
- Mathematics (Applied)
- Mathematics - Physics
- Physics
- Physics: Adolescence Education
- Political Science
Graduate Programs
- Biology
- MSED Mathematics*
- Music Composition
- Music Therapy
*Please note: The undergraduate Mathematics Adolescence Education, grades 7-12 continues to enroll and graduate students. This program leads to initial certification as a math teacher.
Associated Minors
- Applied Mathematics
- Data Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Physics
- Economics
- Political Science
After this fall, new students will no longer be admitted into the affected programs.
Yes. Students currently enrolled in affected programs will have the opportunity to complete their degrees through a planned teach-out process. SUNY Fredonia is committed to providing the advising, coursework and academic support needed to help students remain on track for graduation. A course roadmap for each program will be created and posted midsummer and individual teach out plans will be created for each student whose primary program is affected before the first week of classes.
Courses required for students completing affected programs will continue to be offered according to a teach-out schedule designed to support timely degree completion. Some programs may continue offering courses for several years as currently enrolled students complete their studies.
No. Students in other majors will still be able to complete their academic requirements as planned. Courses housed within affected programs that are required for other majors will continue to be offered where needed
A SUNY Fredonia degree continues to reflect the high-quality education, experiences and preparation students receive during their time at the university. These decisions are not a reflection of the quality of the affected programs, faculty or students. The programs identified for deactivation have dedicated faculty and important histories at Fredonia. The review focused on long-term enrollment patterns, student demand, and sustainability.
Fredonia, like many colleges and universities across the country, is adapting to changes in higher education, including demographic shifts and evolving student demand. The university has been implementing a long-term financial sustainability plan since 2023 to strengthen enrollment, improve efficiency, and manage expenses responsibly. The goal is long-term stability and continued investment in student success.
No. Student support services, residence life, athletics, campus activities and academic support services will continue as normal. Fredonia remains committed to providing a strong campus experience and helping students succeed academically and personally.
Personnel matters are handled separately through established university procedures, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and shared governance processes.