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Transfer and Redefine Your College Experience

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.

SUNY Application Common Application

Transfer and Complete Your Degree Online

Some Fredonia programs can be completed fully online or in a flexible online format, making it possible to transfer credits and finish your degree without relocating or stepping away from work or family commitments. These options are designed for students who already have college experience and want a clear path to graduation. Several popular transfer programs include:

Sport Management Psychology B.A.

Childhood Education (Grades 1–6) or Early Childhood/Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 6)

Contact our advisors with questions about specific programs, transferring credits, and your next steps.

Transfer Student Services

We realize you may not be new to college, but you are new to Fredonia, and we are here to help! Talk to us about transfer clubs and so many events!

Transfer Student Services

Transfer Credit Equivalency

Visit our Transfer Equivalency Database to learn how your college courses will transfer. You can locate links to view AP, IB and CLEP equivalencies.

Transfer Equivalency Database

See How Your AP/IB/CLEP Scores Transfer

Start at JCC. Finish Strong at Fredonia.

Jamestown Community College students can take advantage of Fredonia’s Preferred Partnership program for a seamless, affordable transfer experience with exclusive benefits.

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 to earn your degree from Fredonia.
There are 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 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.

Transfer Paths are developed in consultation with our Fredonia faculty. They are designed to help students choose courses at their current institution and develop a clear path to their baccalaureate degree.

*These guides are subject to change. Students should consult with their advisor at their current institution or the Fredonia catalog for the most up to date information. Additional colleges will be added soon.

Articulation Agreements

These are formal agreements developed by both institutions

Steps to apply for Financial Aid

Get a FSA ID and Password. An 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: 002844.
If you are a New York State resident, please complete and submit the TAP application. You will also need to change your TAP school code to Fredonia code: 0915.

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 College of Music, Theatre & Dance - Music Programs
Audition requirements for Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Composition, Music Therapy, and Sound Recording Technology

Requirements for College of Music, Theatre & Dance - Theatre and Dance Programs
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, 2025 - Applications open for Spring/Fall 2026
Mid October 2025 - Application Review begins for Spring/Fall 2026
October 1, 2025 - FAFSA application opens for all Spring/Fall 2026 applicants
January 14, 2026 - Spring 2026 Deposit Deadline
May 1, 2026 - Fall 2026 First Year Tuition Deposit Deadline
June 1, 2026 - Fall 2026 Transfer Student Tuition Deposit Deadline

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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