Transfer Seamlessly to SUNY Poly
At SUNY Poly, transfer students are at the heart of who we are. We began in 1966 as Upper Division College, a school created specifically for transfer students — and that spirit still drives us today. In fact, around 37% of our undergraduates come to SUNY Poly with college experience already under their belt. Whether you’re finishing what you started or looking for a new path, we’re here to help you build on your progress and keep moving forward.
We’re proud to partner with local community colleges through our Path to Poly partnerships, making it easier for students to transfer credits and stay on track toward their degrees. Even if you’re not coming from a partner school, our team is committed to making your transfer experience as smooth and supportive as possible.
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If you’ve taken any college-level courses after graduating high school, you’ll apply to SUNY Poly as a transfer student. We accept transfer credits that apply to your degree program. Most students can transfer up to 64 credits into a 124-credit bachelor’s degree, meaning you’d complete the rest here at SUNY Poly. The maximum number of transferable credits is 94 semester hours.
To be eligible for transfer credit:
- Courses must be college-level and relevant to your degree
- You must have earned a C in better in transferrable courses
Other things to know about transfer credit:
- Courses already transferred can’t be repeated for credit at SUNY Poly
- Grades from your previous college won’t impact your SUNY Poly GPA
- The level of each course (e.g., upper/lower division) stays the same when it transfers
*P-TECH Students: Even if you’ve earned college credits, you’ll apply as a first-year student — not a transfer. But don’t worry — your credits can still transfer in and count toward your degree!
Applying to SUNY Poly is straightforward — and you’ve got options!
Choose Your Application:
- SUNY Application – Apply to multiple SUNY schools with one app.
- Common Application – Apply to over 500 colleges (including SUNY Poly) in one place.
Non-refundable application Fee: $50 (Fee waived for SUNY community college AA/AS grads)
What You’ll Need to Submit:
- Official college transcripts from all institutions you’ve attended
- Official high school transcript if you’ve completed fewer than 30 college credits at the time of application
- SUNY Poly Supplemental Application (We’ll let you know if it’s needed — it’ll appear in your application checklist.)
Important Note: All enrolling transfer students must submit a high school transcript — but it’s only used in admissions decisions if you have fewer than 30 college credits.
Send Materials To:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
100 Seymour Road
Utica, NY 13502
Below are the key application and deposit deadlines for Fall and Spring semesters.
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Opens | August 1 | August 1 |
| Admissions Decisions Begin | December 15 | October 1 |
| Application Submission Deadline | August 1 | December 15 |
| Application Completion Deadline | — | December 20 |
| Deposit Deadline > Pay Deposit Online | May 1 | January 1 |
| Fall Semester | |
|---|---|
| App Opens | August 1 |
| Decisions Begin | December 15 |
| Submission Deadline | August 1 |
| Completion Deadline | — |
| Deposit Deadline | May 1 |
| Spring Semester | |
|---|---|
| App Opens | August 1 |
| Decisions Begin | October 1 |
| Submission Deadline | December 15 |
| Completion Deadline | December 20 |
| Deposit Deadline | January 1 |
Good news — there’s no extra application needed to be considered for a SUNY Poly merit scholarship! We award merit-based scholarships to high-achieving transfer students each year. If you apply to SUNY Poly and plan to enroll full-time, you’ll automatically be considered.
Award Amounts (subject to change):
- $1,500 per year → GPA of 3.5 – 4.0
- $1,000 per year → GPA of 3.0 – 3.49
These scholarships can be renewed for up to three years (or six full-time semesters), as long as you continue to meet the eligibility requirements.
Quick Scholarship Guidelines:
- Must be a new, incoming transfer student
- Must enroll full-time
- No separate scholarship application required
Want more details? Rebiew our for full terms and renewal criteria.
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Articulation Agreements: Your Transfer Path Made Clear
If you’re currently a student at one of the colleges listed below, SUNY Poly has partnered with your school through articulation agreements — formal plans that show how your completed coursework directly transfers toward a SUNY Poly degree. In many cases, these agreements allow you to complete your bachelor’s degree in just two additional years after graduating from your current program.
- Borough of Manhattan Community College
- Corning Community College
- Dutchess Community College
- Ellis Medicine - The Belanger School of Nursing
- Fulton-Montgomery Community College
- Herkimer College
- Hudson Valley Community College
- Mohawk Valley Community College
- Nassau Community College
- Onondaga Community College
- Pierpont Community & Technical College
- Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital
- St. Elizabeth College of Nursing
- SUNY Adirondack
- SUNY Broome
- SUNY Erie
- Westchester Community College
Paths to Success: Transfer Student & Alumni Highlights
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Take the next step toward your future — submit your application today.
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