Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  To be eligible for the $1000 merit scholarship, a transfer student must apply for a fall semester, have completed 57 credit hours and have an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher. There is no specific scholarship application.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Whether you're coming from a community college, other four-year institution or schooling abroad, we look to provide maximum value from your previously earned credits with minimum hassle.
• Transfer Applications Received:
  Fall: 2,562
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  Fall: 1,447
• Percentage Accepted:
  Fall: 56%
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  Fall: 804
• Transfer Agreements:
  SUNY Oswego holds articulation agreements with many different colleges. These include programs accepting junior-college students and those sending Oswego students on to specialized programs.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  To qualify for admission we require: A cumulative grade point average of 2.3 if you have completed 30+ hours for most majors; a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 if you have 30 or fewer hours completed (additionally, your high school record should reflect evidence of solid performance in strong academic courses); and a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 if you are applying for majors in the School of Education. A profile of the 2010 entering class of 750 transfer students indicates a cumulative mean grade point average of nearly 3.0.
• Official Transcripts:
  Submit an official transcript from each college or university previously attended. Transfer students who have completed fewer than 30 credit hours at the time of their application must also submit an official transcript from their high school.
• SAT Scores:
  The submission of standardized test scores is optional; however, it may be required of some.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Letters of recommendation are optional.
• Essay:
  The application essay is optional; however, it may be required of some.
• Application Fee:
  There is a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
• Interview:
  A campus visit and interview are recommended.
• Associates Degree Required:
  For almost all students who transfer with an A.A., A.S., A.A.S., or A.O.S. degree from a school with whom SUNY Oswego has a general articulation agreement, General Education concessions are made.
• Other Requirements:
  Transfer students who have a gap in time during their education (such as time off between high school and college or from one semester to another) are required to complete the Supplemental Transfer Information Form.
• Apply Here:
  http://www.oswego.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfers/apply/forms.html

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  The minimum grade required for transfer credit is D.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  The minimum credits required to apply as a transfer student is 12. The maximum number of credits that can be applied from a two-year college is 62 to 67; the maximum number from a four-year institution is 92 to 97.

Information for Transfer Out Students

• Transfer Agreements:
  SUNY Oswego holds articulation agreements with many different colleges. These include programs accepting junior-college students and those sending Oswego students on to specialized programs.