Open Academy
Visiting Students
Interested in taking a few courses with SUNY ESF, but not yet ready to pursue a degree? Looking to stay on track—or get ahead—while pursuing your bachelor's or master's degree at another institution? Want to advance your skillset? We have opportunities for you!
SUNY ESF welcomes students from other campuses and our community during all of our academic sessions, including summer sessions.
Contact
Sarah Yurka
Assistant Director of Special Sessions
Open Academy
smyurka@esf.edu
315-470-4898
Once your enrollment is confirmed, click the appropriate link below for more information.
ESF Course Offerings
Registration
You must submit a registration form for each term you wish to attend.
Upon confirmation of your enrollment, we'll send you an email with instructions and next steps.
Visiting Students
Are you interested in taking a course and earning credits at SUNY ESF, but aren't matriculated into a degree program? You can register as a Visiting Student for a course(s) during the fall, spring and summer semesters.
Registration form submission for Summer 2023 opens on March 29, 2023.
Cross-Registered Students
Are you enrolled as a matriculated student at another SUNY campus? You may be eligible to enroll as a Cross-Registered Student in a course with ESF through cross-registration with your home university or college Registrar's Office.
Audit Students
Are you interested in attending a course at SUNY ESF but don't need to earn credit? You can register for a course(s) as an Audit Student during the fall and spring semesters with instructor permission. (Please note that audit registrations are not permitted during the summer semester.)
Senior Audit Students
Are you a New York State resident, at least 60 years old, and interested in taking a course at SUNY ESF? With instructor's permission, you can register as a Senior Audit Student for a course during the fall and spring semesters. (Please note that audit registrations are not permitted during the summer semester.)
High School Students
Are you a rising high school junior or senior interested in taking a course and earning credits at SUNY ESF? You can to register for a course(s) as a visiting student during the fall, spring and summer semesters in 100 and 200 level undergraduate courses if you meet the prerequisites.
Registration form submission for Summer 2023 opens on March 29, 2023.