SUNY ESF
Student Exchange Program Application
Instructions
This Application Form is to be used for international applicants to a SUNY ESF Exchange Program. Complete this application form in its entirety and gather all required support documentation.
- Submit an official English Language Proficiency score report (e.g., TOEFL) that meets the undergraduate requirement.
- Submit an official academic transcript (in English) from all colleges attended.
- Submit a copy of your passport picture/biographical information page.
Submit completed application digitally and send supporting documents in one packet to the ESF Coordinator of Education Abroad via email at oie@esf.edu
Note: It is recommended that you submit your materials before the due date as spaces fill up fast.
Due Date:
- Fall - October 1
- Spring - June 1
Checklist
A complete application includes all of the following:
- Completed Application Form
- Study Statement of Purpose
- Confidential Academic Form #1
- Confidential Academic Form #2
- Official Foreign Language Proficiency Test Scores
- Official Transcript(s) from all colleges/universities attended
- Copy of your passport
Statement of Purpose
Write a concise statement of your purposed program of study abroad and how it will be related to your present academic program. Also describe the personal benefits you expect to receive from the program. Sign your statement and submit it to your academic advisor for approval and signature. Collect signed Study Statement and submit with all of your application materials to the ESF Coordinator of Education Abroad.
References
As part of the academic reference form, you will be asked to provide contact information for two references. Once you submit your application form, an email will automatically be sent to your references. Once you submit your application form, an email will automatically be sent to your references to complete a recommendation for you. If your reference(s) prefer to submit a letter, please have them email a signed letter of recommendation on letterhead to oie@esf.edu.
Application