Admissions

Pursue your passions and discover who you really are — and who you’re meant to be — on a campus that gets you away from the noise and distraction. Start your application now.

Our alumni have forged impressive careers since graduating from SUNY Potsdam. Will you be next?

From personal stories of success, to reflections about their time at the College, our vast network of alumni all have one thing in common—a strong educational foundation at SUNY Potsdam. Learn more about the opportunities for academic and personal growth, directly from our graduates, by exploring our Alumni Spotlight!

Helping you find your next step is our passion.
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Prepare for whatever’s next. Gain the confidence to face whatever challenges life throws at you — to stand and say, “This is who I am.”

Find yourself at SUNY Potsdam.

Our approach to reviewing your application focuses mainly on previous academic performance, emphasizing the cumulative grade point average and curricular rigor. We also review a letter of recommendation, essay, and activities to learn more about you. And we’re SAT/ACT optional.

Application Guidelines

Review procedures for SUNY and Common Applications for undergraduate, transfer, international, graduate, and Crane School of Music students.

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Financial Aid

Our staff will assist you and your family in developing financial plans to afford one of the most important investments you can make - your college education.

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Visit Potsdam

Take a virtual tour, schedule an in-person visit, or register for an upcoming Open House or Admissions team event to get a feel for our community.

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"You have so many opportunities at such a small school. I love it! I can’t imagine myself being anywhere else."
Skye Hamilton-Carranza Class of 2019

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Explore Our Viewbooks

Undergraduate

SUNY Potsdam is the kind of place where you roll up your sleeves and pitch in, where you
attempt the (seemingly) impossible and defy the odds.

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Graduate

At SUNY Potsdam, we are here to help you make your own path. You’re not just looking for a credential. You’re looking for an experience...

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Crane School of Music

Here, you’ll become part of a tradition that stretches back more than 130 years, at one of the oldest and most respected public music schools in the country.

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