Important Notice From the Office of Admissions
Due to public health concerns related to the coronavirus, SUNY Potsdam has suspended all College-sponsored and third-party events of 50 people or more, until we are advised that it is safe to resume.
The following Admissions events have been canceled:
- Transfer Overnight Visit: March 20
- Open House: March 21
- Transfer Visit Day: March 30
- Multicultural Weekend: April 30 to May 2
We apologize for the difficulties this creates.
Virtual / On-Campus Events
Virtual Information Sessions
Schedule your tours and interviews virtually!
Due to novel coronavirus COVID-19 concerns, SUNY Potsdam is announcing a new virtual way for prospective students and applicants to get in touch with our admissions staff!
Visit our YouTube channel and Instagram account to learn more about SUNY Potsdam’s campus life and academic opportunities.
Undergraduate Admissions
The Undergraduate Admissions Office is open and available via phone, email or virtual sessions. Unfortunately, due to the new travel and social distancing requirements, we are not accepting any visitors at this time, including walk-ins. Get started with our virtual tour, then schedule a virtual session or a phone interview with one of our counselors. Please email visit@potsdam.edu to setup your appointment.
Graduate Admissions
The Office of Graduate & Continuing Education is open to respond to requests for information through phone, email, Skype or Zoom. We strongly encourage prospective graduate students and applicants to connect with us virtually by scheduling either a Skype or Zoom call or a telephone call with one of our graduate counselors.
There will be Virtual Graduate Informational Sessions held on:
- April 6 at 7 p.m.
- April 18 10 a.m.
We look forward to working with you!
Open House
High school juniors, seniors and interested transfer students are welcome to register for the SUNY Potsdam Spring 2020 Open House event on April 25.
The April 25 Open House will consist of:
- Opportunities to meet with faculty, staff and administrators
- A campus tour
- Special interest sessions
- Complimentary lunch on campus
Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
Future Campus Visits
We look forward to having all prospective students and their families visit SUNY Potsdam after the COVID-19 situation has subsided. We plan to have summer events like Destination: Potsdam and large group visits continue as soon as we are able to safely do so. Please visit our Events Calendar for a full list of summer events.
Individual Campus Visit
A campus visit includes a comprehensive tour of the campus, including the Maxcy Hall Athletic Complex, and the award-winning Performing Arts Center. Prospective students will also tour our #1 rated dining facilities.
Reserve your spot now!
Undergraduate Students Graduate Students
Group Visits
At this time, no group visits are permitted until May. Please check back for information on group visit scheduling.
Visit from a Distance
Our virtual tour remains a great way to get a feel for everything SUNY Potsdam has to offer. Take a peek inside to virtually visit: a townhouse dorm room, a painting studio, the fitness center, our geology museum, our biggest concert hall, the WISER Greenhouse, the dance theater, and the ice arena, and our riverfront park.