Categories & Admission Requirements

Current High School Student

  • Minimum 80.0 grade point average in regents/college preparatory curriculum as indicated on an official high school transcript.
  • A letter of recommendation from the high school principal or guidance counselor.
  • Written permission from the SUNY Potsdam instructor required
  • Eligible courses are level 100 and 200 only
  • Complete a Pre-Admission Student Health Report if taking more than 6 credits.

High School Graduate

  • A copy of the high school diploma or GED Certificate

College Graduate

  • A copy of the college diploma for the highest degree earned.

Currently Enrolled Student with another College or University

  • An official transcript through last semester attended.
  •  Students who have been dismissed or separated, and who are not eligible to return to the current college or university they are attending, do not qualify for admission as a non-matriculated student.
  • Students must have both a current and overall minimum grade point average of 2.0 to be admitted.
  • Note: Employees of SUNY Potsdam, SUNY Canton, Clarkson or St. Lawrence Universities are required to complete the non-matriculated registration packet.

Previously Enrolled Student with another College or University

  • An official transcript through the final semester attended.
  • Students who have been dismissed or separated, and who are not eligible to return to the most recent college or university attended, do not qualify for admission as a non-matriculated student.
  • Students must have both a current and overall minimum grade point average of 2.0 to be admitted.