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.

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.

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Helping you
find your next step is our passion. Find yourself at SUNY Potsdam!

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 Admissions event to get a feel for our community.

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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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Crane School of Music

Here, you’ll become part of the history of one of the oldest and most respected public music schools in the country.

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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!