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Welcome to Fredonia!

At Fredonia, we believe in providing a well-rounded education that goes beyond the classroom. Our campus offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs for students to get involved in, from sports teams to cultural organizations. There's always something going on.

In addition to our diverse student body, Fredonia is also home to a dedicated faculty who are passionate about teaching and mentoring students. With small class sizes and personalized attention, you'll have the opportunity to build relationships with your professors and receive individualized support throughout your academic journey.

A Transfer Student is any individual who has completed coursework at an accredited college or university other than Fredonia after graduating from high school.

If you are thinking about transferring, know there's a place for you at Fredonia. We invite any student in good standing to fill out either the SUNY or Common Application, and reach out to us with any questions.

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How To Transfer

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Transfer Your Credits

Our goal is to transfer every available credit, saving you time and tuition.

Transfer Credit

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Fredonia's tuition is among the lowest and most competitive in the nation.

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Easing the Transition

Support for Transfer Students

Materials Needed

Completed application (SUNY Application or Common Application)
Official Transcripts from ALL colleges you have attended
Students with fewer than 30 credit hours are required to submit a high school transcript.
For 2nd Baccalaureate students, please notify admissions, at admissions@fredonia.edu, to let us know you have applied and already have a bachelors degree.
All transfer students are required to submit proof of high school graduation. An official high school transcript, copy of diploma, or GED certificate are appropriate.

Minimum overall GPA to be considered for admission:

3.0 for Education programs
3.0 for Communication Disorders and Sciences
2.0 all other programs

*The semester before enrolling at Fredonia, must be "In Good Standing", with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA.

If you have completed less than 30 college credits at the time you apply to Fredonia, you must submit a high school transcript in order to be considered.

If you have 30 or more credit hours complete, you must apply into a major; you cannot be an undeclared or liberal arts student. If you plan to major in the Visual or Performing Arts, there will be additional audition and/or portfolio requirements. Please see the "Specific Major Requirements" tab.

Entering Fall 2023 (or later)

Students may apply a maximum of 66 transfer credits to the lower division (Fredonia equivalent course at the 100/200 level towards their baccalaureate degree.)
Students may apply an additional 9 credits at the upper-division (Fredonia equivalent courses at the 300/400 level towards their baccalaureate degree.
A minimum of 45 credits must be completed here at Fredonia if you wish earn your degree from Fredonia.
There's no minimum restrictions on time, so you may earn your degree in as quick a manner as you can complete your requirements.
We do offer Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) status to transfer applicants, so long as you were already an EOP student at the school from which you are transferring.
Will your credits will transfer? Use our Transfer Credit Guide to complete your own evaluation.
NOTE: Not all colleges and/or courses are represented on this page, so please call Undergraduate Admissions 716-673-3251, with questions about transfer credit.

Steps to apply for Financial Aid

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.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible, once available, in order to meet school and state aid deadlines. Fredonia’s school code is 002844.
If you are a New York State resident, please complete and submit the TAP application.

Transfer Students

Transfer students must submit all transcripts, no matter the results. All 2nd Baccalaureate students are required to notify admissions, at admissions@fredonia.edu or 716-673-3251, to let us know you have applied and already have a bachelors degree. We will send you information on any next steps that need to be taken.

Additional Requirements for Auditions, Portfolios and Interviews

Some programs require additional processes for entry. Find the program you are interested in to read over the additional steps.

Requirements for School of Music
Audition requirements for Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Composition, Music Therapy, and Sound Recording Technology

Requirements for Theatre and Dance
Audition requirements for Musical Theatre, Dance (BFA), Acting, and Theatre Production and Design

Requirements for Visual Arts and New Media
Portfolio requirements for Animation & Illustration, Drawing & Painting, Film & Video Arts and Graphic Design

Important Admissions Dates & Deadlines

August 1, 2024 - Applications open for Spring/Fall 2025
Mid October 2024 - Application Review begins for Spring/Fall 2025
December 1, 2024- FAFSA application opens for all Spring/Fall 2025 applicants
December 1, 2024 - Spring 2025 Preferred Tuition Deposit Deadline
May 1, 2025 - Fall 2025 Tuition & Scholarship Guarantee Deposit Deadline
June 1, 2025 - Fall 2025 Transfer Student Tuition & Scholarship Guarantee Deposit Deadline

The Right Fit

As a transfer student, meeting new people was intimidating at first. Everyone I've met so far has been incredibly supportive. Transferring to SUNY Fredonia has been an enriching experience that's helped me grow academically, professionally, and socially. I've quickly built new meaningful connections that will last well beyond my time at Fredonia.

— Hunter Burczyk