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.
Deactivation of an academic degree program does not necessarily mean that courses in that discipline will not be offered. SUNY Fredonia has courses that support multiple majors, general education requirements, and interdisciplinary programs, even in areas where a standalone degree program no longer exists. That will continue moving forward. Courses connected to deactivated programs (like Mathematics) that are needed for students in other majors will still be offered, and students currently enrolled in deactivated programs will continue to have access to the coursework needed to complete their degrees. For example, the BA in Sociology was discontinued in 2023, and Fredonia continues to offer classes in Sociology. While the BA in Political Science is being discontinued, Fredonia will continue to offer an array of Political Science 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.
We have seen inaccurate local media reports and social media discussions suggesting that the campus radio station will close because of the deactivation of the Audio Production program. That information is incorrect.
Fredonia Radio Systems is a student-run club, operating as a constituted student organization within the Student Association and supported through the student activity fee. It is not directly tied to any academic degree program. As with any student club, students from any major across campus can and do participate. The radio station will continue operating and providing students with opportunities to hone their skills in broadcasting, leadership, live production, and campus engagement. SUNY Fredonia remains committed to supporting meaningful hands-on experiences for students both inside and outside the classroom, and student organizations like the campus radio station remain an important part of campus life.
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.
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.