Applying as a First-Time Student: SUNY Brockport
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Applying as a First-Time Student

Step 1: Choose your application

Please choose only ONE of the following applications to fill out. Both applications are equally accepted.

 Common Application         SUNY Application

SUNY Brockport is test-optional*

If you choose to submit your SAT/ACT scores, we’ll take them into consideration. However, they’re not required.

*Direct Entry Nursing program is test-flexible. There are some exceptions, such as the 3+3 DPT Program with Upstate Medical University. If you are interested in Nursing or the 3+3 DPT Program with SUNY Upstate, please reach out with any questions.

Step 2: Submit $50 application fee

The application fee is required with either option.

For information on fee waivers, please contact your high school guidance counselor or complete the SUNY Fee Waiver Form.

 

Step 3: Submit required documents

After completing your application, submit any additional requirements, like your transcripts and letters of recommendation. 

First-Year Requirements

 

Step 4: Review program-specific requirements

Applicants are admitted to the University and not to a major. A separate application or prerequisite courses may be required for admission to your intended program.

Program Specific Requirements

 

Step 5: Track your progress

You can track your application status in our online system and check for any missing documents or additional required items.

Check Application Status

 

How we’ll review your application

 

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High School Diploma

Most students entering Brockport today have the equivalent of an advanced regents diploma.

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Recommended Classes

It is recommended you complete: 

  • 4 years of English
  • 3 years or more of math, sciences & social studies 
  • 3 years or more of a foreign language
  • Many students also have some college-level course work, such as:

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Application Considerations

We consider a number of factors when reviewing your application:

  • Strength of your academic program
  • Course grades and high school average
  • Supplemental application information
  • Anything additional that you supply (letters of recommendation, résumé, portfolio, etc.)

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Timeline

You can apply at any time. Brockport operates on a rolling admissions basis, which means we make decisions on applications as they become complete. 

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Merit-Based Scholarships

You do not have to apply for these, and they’re also test-optional. Once admitted, we’ll let you know what scholarships you’ve received. It’s that easy.

Info for other audiences

SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.