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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. 

Students mingling at a Welcome Week event. Students at Fredonia have many opportunities to make friends and engage with clubs and organizations on campus.

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

New school, new opportunities. Transfer to Fredonia today.

Transfer Your Credits

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

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

Students walking across campus on a typical summer day. With affordable tuition, 65+ majors and programs, and a supportive campus, transfer students find a welcoming environment.

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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

Majors and Programs

Fredonia students engaging with a professor in an accounting class, working in the accounting program, accounting degree as an accounting major toward a degree in accounting
Major Minor
Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science
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Fredonia student on stage in a production of Into the Woods, major in acting, 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
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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
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Physics
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Dance students perform on stage in Rockefeller Arts Center. Dance major, major in dance, dance program.
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
a professor explains a math problem to students. major in mathematics, mathematics major, mathematics degree, degree in mathematics, math degrees.
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
A guest speaker addresses music industry students during class where students learn about the music business degree,  music industry, and the degree in music business
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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