First-year
Fredonia has a strong tradition of guiding students to their vision of professional success. Fredonia's programs are driven by practical relevance and strong outcomes for its graduates.
At Fredonia, we take pride in making the process simple. We will get to know you during the application process to help you find the program you want, and the financial support you need. Admissions and financial aid staff are ready to answer your questions, and start you on the path to success!
Fredonia is looking for students who are not only strong academically, but have the drive and determination to make their dream of a college degree a reality. Applicants are evaluated on an rolling basis.
Materials Needed:
- Completed application (SUNY Application or Common Application)
- Official High School Transcript
- *SAT/ACT Test Scores - Not required for 2021 applicants
- CEEB Code and SAT Code: 2539
- ACT Code: 2934
Middle 50% of entering class
- High school average: 86-93%
- SAT/ACT Scores: Test scores may only be needed for scholarship eligibility
Students who show unique talents and interests, including those who possess leadership qualities through extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and other non-academic pursuits will receive special consideration.
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Educational Development Program
EDP, also known state-wide as the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), is an academic support services program for underprepared and financially disadvantaged students. EDP strives to serve the needs of those students who are capable of collegiate study but need assistance in developing their unexplored abilities. Students benefit from advising and financial support services as participants in this program.
Educational Development Program Website
Destination to a Dream
This program allows all students to be part of the Fredonia experience regardless of academic background. Students who were not previously eligible to attend Fredonia can take course work at Jamestown Community College and earn a GPA necessary to continue their education at Fredonia.
Destination to a Dream
3-1-3 Early College Admit Program
The 3-1-3 Program allows local high school seniors take college courses here at Fredonia. Students apply for the program through the SUNY Application. Once a student enrolls, they are considered to be Fredonia college students and do not need to reapply to continue at Fredonia upon graduation from high school, provided they are in good academic standing.
Our admissions offices are located on the 6th floor of Maytum Hall, near the Central Street entrance to campus.
GPS address: 280 Central Avenue, Fredonia, NY 14063
Fredonia believes in a rolling admissions process. In other words, we respond to your application when we receive it, so you’ll know your status soon after you apply, instead of waiting until after an imposed deadline. Notifications begin in October for the following fall.
- July 31: Excelsior application deadline
- Online application for the following fall: recommend by Thanksgiving
- October 1: FAFSA becomes available
- October 31: priority deadline filing for financial aid
- Honors program: apply by mid February for the upcoming fall semester
- May 1: pay deposit for upcoming fall semester.
- June 1: transfer students pay deposit for upcoming fall semester
*Acting and musical theatre have pre-screening deadlines
Steps to apply for financial aid
- Go to fsaid.ed.gov to apply
- Get a FSA ID and Password. A FSA ID and Password lets you apply, “sign” your online FAFSA, make corrections to your application information and more.
- Collect the documents, including income tax returns, W-2 forms, and other records of income to apply. A complete list of what you need can be found here
- Complete the 2020-21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible, preferably in October, in order to meet school and state aid deadlines. Apply online here. Fredonia’s school code is 002844.
- If you are a New York State resident, please complete and submit the TAP application. Fredonia's school code for TAP is 0915.
Apply to Fredonia
The easiest, fastest and most secure way to apply is online; paper applications are also available. Fredonia accepts The Common Application and the SUNY Application. Choose one or the other, but please do not submit both applications. If you cannot apply online, you may also download a paper SUNY Application.
There is a $50 application fee. For information on fee waivers please contact your high school guidance counselor or the application processing center. Please follow these steps to complete your application to Fredonia.
*For 2021 applicants, the SAT/ACT requirement has been waived. Test scores are only needed for scholarship eligibility.
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