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Admissions FAQs

• What are the admissions requirements?
• Are SAT/ACT scores required?
• Where and when do I send my application?
• Is there an application deadline?
• When will I know if I'm accepted?
• Can I apply Early Decision?
• Can I apply for EOP admission?
• What should be submitted to properly file an application?
• What do I submit if I apply on-line?
• Is there an application fee required?
• Can the application fee be waived?
• Do you accept Advanced Placement credit?
• Is there a tuition deposit?
• How do I contact the Admissions Office?

What are the admissions requirements?

Generally, freshman applicants should carry at least a B/B+ average in a college-preparatory program, and have achieved an SAT score in the 1000-1100 range (or approximately a 22-24 composite ACT score). Admission is based on high school average, SAT or ACT scores, strength of coursework and other relevant information. All applications are reviewed on an individual basis. Applicants should indicate the specific major in which they intend to enroll, or will be considered as an undeclared major.

A supplemental application with essay may be required. Letters of recommendation and an admissions interview are not required, but are highly recommended. Along with the supplemental application, letters of recommendation and an interview may be factors in determining merit scholarship awards.

All EOP applicants are required to submit a supplemental application.

Are SAT/ACT scores required?

Yes! Either the SAT or ACT exam is required. Scores must be submitted directly to SUNYIT if they do not appear on your high school transcript. SAT/ACT scores will be reviewed along with your high school record and supplemental application; we consider the scores in the critical reading and math sections of the SAT, but not the writing score.

SAT - 1000-1100 range
ACT - 22-24 composite

College Board School Code: 0755      ACT Code: 2953

Where and when do I send my application?

Planning on applying for the fall semester? You should submit your application by the recommended deadline date of February 1 of your senior year. If application is to be submitted for early action the recommended deadline date is December.

Application Services Center of the State University of New York (SUNYASC) processes all SUNYIT undergraduate applications.

Applications are suggested to be submitted on-line through the main SUNY Website, or can be mailed to:

• The State University of New York
• Application Services Center
• P.O. Box 22007
• Albany, New York 12201-2007

Is there an application deadline?

Recommended application deadline is February 1. Early application recommended application date is December 1 and is strongly encouraged for scholarship consideration and residence hall preference. Also, a supplemental application may be required, and early application provides adequate time needed for completion. August 1 is the firm deadline for freshmen and transfers.

When will I know if I'm accepted?

Notification of regular admissions decisions begins on January 15 and continues until the class is full.

Can I apply Early Decision or Early Action?

SUNYIT participates in the SUNY Early Action program. To apply early action, an online application must be submitted on or before November 1. A paper application must be postmarked by November 1. Applications must be complete by November 15. If your application is complete by November 15, we will notify you of our decision by December 15. 

Can I apply for EOP admissions?

Yes, SUNYIT offers the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) to a limited number of incoming freshman. Applicants must meet academic as well as financial criteria to be eligible for admission into EOP.

More about EOP

What should be submitted to properly file an application?

• Completed admissions application
• $50 processing fee
• Official high school transcripts

The application should be mailed to the ASC from your high school, with your official high school transcript included. If your high school transcript does not list your SAT or ACT score, you must submit official score reports from College Board or the ACT directly to SUNYIT.

ASC mailing address:
     The State University of New York
     Application Services Center
     P.O. Box 22007
     Albany, New York 12201-2007

SUNYIT mailing address:
     Admissions Office
     SUNYIT 
     100 Seymour Rd. 
     Utica, New York 13502

What do I submit if I apply on-line?

Please notify your high school guidance office of your application to SUNYIT, and request that official high school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores be submitted directly to SUNYIT Office of Admissions.

• Admissions Office
• SUNYIT
• 100 Seymour Rd.
• Utica, NY 13502

Is there an application fee required?

A $50 application fee is required (payable to SUNY ASC).

Can the application fee be waived?

Only the SUNY ASC can grant an application fee waiver to applicants who are U.S. citizens and exhibit financial need. A fee waiver application and supporting financial documents must be submitted with the admissions application.

Fee waiver applications should be available in your High School Guidance Office, or are available on-line at: Fee Waiver Application (pdf). SUNYIT does not have the authority to waive the application fee.

Do you accept Advanced Placement credit?

Yes. Advanced Placement credit will be evaluated for AP test scores of 3, 4 or 5. Credit will be awarded following a review by the academic department. See page 27 in the SUNYIT undergraduate catalog for more information.

Is there a tuition deposit?

Yes, there is a $50 tuition deposit required to hold your space in the freshman class. Deposits need to be submitted by May 1 in order to ensure your space is held. There is also a room deposit of $150 that should be submitted along with the tuition deposit.

How do I contact the Admissions Office?

Toll free: 1-866-2-SUNYIT
Local: 315-792-7500
email: admissions@sunyit.edu