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SUNY Application Common Application
Please note: You must use the SUNY application if you have earned or will earn an A.A. or A.S. at a SUNY or CUNY college and you wish to receive the SUNY transfer application fee waiver, or you are applying for the “3+3” Doctor of Physical Therapy program with Upstate Medical University.
SUNY has temporarily suspended SAT and ACT testing requirements for admission to bachelor’s degree-granting campuses. You can now choose to have your scores considered at each SUNY college to which you apply.
Next Steps
Set up your application portal
Once your application has been received and processed by ESF (usually 1-3 business days), you will receive an email with the subject line “Application to ESF” prompting you to set up your ESF Applicant Portal. Be sure to check your spam folder!
Complete the application checklist
As outlined in your Applicant Portal, you will need to submit the following items. Your application will be reviewed once all of these items are complete. Check your portal often for updates!
- Official Transcripts: Electronic transcript submission should be sent to esfinfo@esf.edu
- ESF Supplemental Questions
- SAT or ACT scores*
SAT Code: 2530
ACT Code: 2948
*SUNY has temporarily suspended SAT and ACT testing requirements for admission to bachelor’s degree-granting campuses. You can now choose if you would like your scores considered at each SUNY college to which you apply.
Test scores are helpful when they accurately represent your ability. ESF will only consider your test scores if you indicate that you want them to. Whether you opt to have your test scores considered or not, ESF will conduct a holistic evaluation of your application. If you’re unsure about what to do, consult your school counselor or advisor about how to best represent yourself.
You will need to indicate your preference when you apply. In order to change your preference after submitting your application, you will have to directly contact the campus to which you have applied.
Apply for financial aid Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have the results sent to ESF. Our FAFSA Code is 002851. We advise completing the FASFA as soon as possible.
First-Year Applicants
High school seniors have may apply for admission under one of the three pathways available — Your level of interest in ESF and the quality of your academic performance in high school will determine which pathway is most appropriate for you.
Learn More about First-Year Admission
Transfer Applicants
High school seniors have may apply for admission under one of the three pathways available — Your level of interest in ESF and the quality of your academic performance in high school will determine which pathway is most appropriate for you.
Learn More about Transfer Admission
International Student Applicants
We’re proud that international students from more than 40 different countries are currently enrolled here. As an international applicant, you can apply to ESF for first year, transfer, or graduate admission.
Learn More about International Admission
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Educational Opportunity Program provides access, academic support and financial aid to students who show promise for succeeding in college but who may not have otherwise been offered admission.
Learn More about EOP Admission
Ranger School Applicants
Take advantage of the Ranger School’s outdoor classroom approach to earning a degree. The Ranger School application process you follow depends on which type of student you are: high school senior, transfer student from other institutions, or internal SUNY ESF student.
Learn More about Ranger School Admission
Online Students
ESF offers an online Bachelor of Science degree in Sustainability Management and several certificates of advanced study. If you are looking to continue your education with the flexibility of online courses, ESF can help.
Learn More about Online Program Admission
Graduate School Admission
The Graduate School at ESF is committed to sustained learning, action and accountability to continually improve our environment for equity, diversity, justice and access.
More information on Graduate Admission
Returning to ESF
Former ESF students looking to re-enroll, should contact the Office of Student Affairs for the appropriate forms and next steps. Typically, students must wait a full semester after withdrawal from the college before re-enrolling. You will not need to re-apply.