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At Fredonia, we believe that a vibrant campus experience is more than just academics—it's about forming lasting connections, exploring new ideas, and thriving in an environment that celebrates your individuality.

*Applications for Spring & Fall 2025 are open. Application review and decisions will begin in mid October. 

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Every Fredonian stands on uncommon ground. Our environment fuels your talent, ignites your actions, and empowers your truest nature. Are you ready to take the next step in your educational journey?

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Ready to make a change? Find out how easy it is to continue your education at Fredonia. 

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Find Your Program

We make it easy to pursue your passion in one of Fredonia's 65+ undergraduate majors.

Scholarships & Aid

Numerous scholarships based on both merit and financial need make your education more accessible than ever.

Peer Support

Join clubs, organizations, and study groups that align with your interests and goals.

Opportunities Abound

Educational Opportunity Program

EOP provides academic support, advising, and financial assistance to capable but underprepared and financially disadvantaged students, helping them develop their abilities for collegiate study.

Honors at SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia's Honors Program attracts intellectually curious and ambitious students seeking unique academic challenges and peer collaboration.

3-1-3 Early College Admit Program

The 3-1-3 Program enables local high school seniors to take college courses and seamlessly continue their studies after graduation, pending good academic standing.

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12:1 Student to Faculty Ratio

Professors always know your name

Small College Feel

First-Year Reflection

I really enjoy being a student at Fredonia because I am able to pursue my love for music and passion for psychology with the support of incredible faculty.

— Alexa Batuyong

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:

Middle 50% of entering class

  • High school average: 85-95%

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.


Educational Opportunity Program

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), is an academic support services program for underprepared and financially disadvantaged students. EOP 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 Opportunity Program Website

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.  

3-1-3 Early College Admit Program

Honors at SUNY Fredonia

Students in Fredonia's Honors Program are smart, talented, hard-working, and looking for students like them to share in the unique opportunities available. The Honors Program is open to students who enjoy intellectual challenges and are excited by ideas!

SUNY Fredonia's Honors Program

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

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

First-Year Scholarships

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 

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.

  • Online application for the following fall: recommend by Thanksgiving
  • December: FAFSA becomes available
  • Honors program: apply by mid February for the upcoming fall semester
  • December 1: pay deposit for upcoming spring semester.
  • May 1: pay deposit for upcoming fall semester

*Acting and musical theatre have pre-screening deadlines

Majors and Programs

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Major Minor
Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Fredonia student on stage in a production of Into the Woods, major in acting, acting program, acting major, acting degree
Major
Theatre and Dance
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
Details
Fredonia students and faculty gather for an art gallery reception
Major Minor
Communication
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Biochemistry
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Fredonia Biology students conduct research on Bear Lake while working toward their biology degree, major in biology
Major Minor
Biology
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Student working in Science Center lab. Graduate biology program, graduate biology degree, graduate biology major, degree in graduate biology, biology major.
Major Masters
Biology
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Master of Science
Details
Students working with clay in the studio toward their ceramics degree, or degree in ceramics, ceramics major
Major
Visual Arts and New Media
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
Details
Fredonia students majoring in chemistry work together on an experiment in a lab; chemistry major, chemistry degree; majoring in chemistry
Major Minor
Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Education
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Communication
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Physics
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Dance students perform on stage in Rockefeller Arts Center. Dance major, major in dance, dance program, degree in dance
Major Minor
Theatre and Dance
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
Details
Fredonia Business students at a meet the professionals event ; economics major, econ major, What is economics
Major Minor
Economics
  • Bachelor of Arts
Details
English
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Master of Arts
Details
Fredonia students portraying Shakespearean characters during class, Major in english, english major, english degree, majoring in english.
Major Minor
English
  • Bachelor of Arts
Details
Biology
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Visual Arts and New Media
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
Details
Fredonia students in a finance class. Many students major in finance as part of earning a business degree in the school of business
Major
Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Fredonia student teaching a class in French, major in French
Major Minor
Interdisciplinary
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
A Fredonia student looking for answers in the archives. Major in history, jobs for a history major, history major, degree in history.
Major Minor
History
  • Bachelor of Arts
Details
Physics
  • Bachelor of Arts
Details
Communication
  • Bachelor of Arts
Details
Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
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Major Minor
Mathematical Sciences
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Mathematical Sciences
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Communication
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Biology
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Biology
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
School of Music
  • Bachelor of Arts
Details
School of Music
  • Bachelor of Music
Details
School of Music
  • Bachelor of Music
Details
School of Music
  • Bachelor of Music
  • Master of Music
Details
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Major Minor
School of Music
  • Bachelor of Music
Details
School of Music
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Theatre and Dance
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
Details
students engaged in a discussion in a classroom
Major Minor
Philosophy
  • Bachelor of Arts
Details
Visual Arts and New Media
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
Details
major in physics, degree in physics and keep physics major physics students work on a project
Major Minor
Physics
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
psychology major students working in a classroom; degree in psychology, psychology major, psychology degree
Major Minor
Psychology
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Communication
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
student in sculpture class. Fredonia students earning a sculpture degree work in a hands-on environment.
Major
Visual Arts and New Media
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
Details
barcelona, spain, degree in spanish, bachelors degree spanish, major in spanish.
Major Minor
 sport management degree, degree in sports management, sports management degree, sport management.
Major Minor
Theatre and Dance
  • Bachelor of Arts
Details
person writing on a computer, writing program, writing bachelors degree
Major
English
  • Bachelor of Arts
Details

Office of Admissions

  • Maytum Hall, 6th Floor 280 Central Ave. State University of New York at Fredonia Fredonia, NY 14063

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