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SUNY Oswego Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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State University of New York Oswego (SUNY Oswego) founded in 1861 is a premiere business college which provides admissions to over 120 undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate and post-masters courses in departments such as accounting, arts administration, finance, general management, real estate, among others. In the fall of 2018, this renowned institute of the US Education System witnessed an enrollment of 6920 undergraduates and 910 graduate students.

The university offered letters of place to its applicants at an acceptance rate of nearly 54%. Out of this total number, about 21% had accepted the admission offer. A GPA of 3.5 or more (mostly combination of grades A and B) is needed when applying for admission at the institute which reflects strong competition at the organization.

Some salient points regarding admissions at SUNY Oswego are as compiled below.

The institute rolls out applications biannually in the following seasons – fall and spring.
Admission tests like SAT and ACT have now been made optional by the college.
A certain percentage of freshmen are also selected for admission on the basis of their talent in any field other than academics. Such application form can be sought for by contacting the office of admissions at the college.
It usually takes two weeks’ time for the application to be processed by the office of admissions.
The applications are released on a rolling basis hence they do not have a specific deadline. However it is recommended to fill in applications as soon as possible.
The applications for the spring session have been released on August 1 on the main website of the college.
Housing on campus is mandatory for first year students for at least two years at SUNY Oswego. Some scholarships may also have mandatory housing criteria.

COVID-19 (coronavirus) admission updates

The college will be organizing virtual onboarding for the fall semester students and continue with online classes till the pandemic is over;
A virtual ZOOM WALK-IN session will be available for students wishing to pursue online system of classes;
The professors will still be continuing with office hours in online mode after classes;
If a student chooses not to reside on the campus, the contingent housing scholarship will be cancelled;

Highlights

Application Portal	Online
Acceptance Rate	54%
Application Fee	USD 50 ( Non-refundable)
Mode Of Payment	Online, Credit Cards
Seasons Of Intake	Fall, Spring Seasons
Academic Calendar	Semester Based Academic Calendar
Financial Aid	Scholarships, Loans, Grants And Aids

Admission Deadlines

The institute provides a plethora of courses for international students at undergraduate and graduate level. Since applications are accepted on a rolling basis, no particular deadlines are allotted for the admission process;
However, candidates must submit the applications well in advance to increase chances of admission. The college recommends applicants to apply and submit documents by the following time period :

Semester	Recommended Time For Application
Fall/ August Semester	Mid-May
Spring/ January Semester	Mid-November

The application along with the supporting documents must reach the International Student and scholar service for further processing of applications.

International Student Admissions

The SUNY college at Oswego is known to welcome over 270 international r=students representing over 35 countries across the world for educational courses in various fields at many levels of education.

A total of 21 distinct categories of education are offered by the university dedicated to fields like foreign language, education, arts and history, Psychology, Mathematics and Statistics, Health professions including major and minor programs, some combined degree programs in physical therapy, Medical Imaging Sciences and Pre-Optometry are also offered by SUNY. The following instructions must be kept in mind when applying for enrollment at the institute.

How to apply?

Application portal: the application can be accessed online from the application section of the original website. The following kinds of applications can be submitted – Common application, SUNY Oswego application.

Application fee : USD 50 ( Non-refundable)

Basic admission requirements: The following requirements must be fulfilled-

Official institutional transcripts
English language proficiency scores
Financial documentation certificates
GAP statement ( if applicable )
Original bank statement
SUNY supplemental application form
SAT / ACT scores

The above mentioned documents must be mailed to specific handles and address below :

International Student and Scholar Services

102 Sheldon Hall
SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY, 13126, USA

English language proficiency scores and financial statements must be sent to the university at isss@oswego.edu.

English Proficiency Test Scores

Students coming from countries where English is not an official language need to submit proof of English language proficiency scores like TOEFL, IELTS etc. by taking one of the following tests:

Test Name	Minimum Score Required
TOEFL	71
IELTS	6.0
PTE	55

Visa Process for International Students

International applicants can start applying for an international visa to study in the USA once the enrolment deposit has been confirmed. The following process must be followed in order to obtain a valid visa to the USA :

Upon payment of the enrolment deposit, you will be provided with the I-20 or DS-2019 form;
After receiving the form, the candidate can start applying for an F-1 or J-1 visa;
The candidate must then pay the SEVIS I-901 fees ;
After the payment of the SEVIS fee, the candidate can then schedule a visa interview at the nearest US embassy of their home country.

Please note that the student must arrive in the US not prior to 30 days of the commencement of their classes.

The following documents must be provided during the visa process:

Certificate of finances form;
Bank statements demonstrating liquidated funds for the same;
Scanned copy of the passport ID page;
A scanned copy of the most recent visa to the US, if previously obtained;
Current residing address and phone number;
Translated English copies of all documents if in other languages;

State University of New York at Oswego: Undergraduate Admissions

The SUNY college offers more than 120 undergraduate and graduate programs including over 70 minors. Some of the popular programs offered at the undergraduate level are applied mathematics, anthropology, chemistry, cognitive science, criminal justice, human development and many more.

These courses are offered on the main campus, in online modes and Syracuse campus as per the courses. The admission process for international students is similar to domestic ones except some additional admission criteria and requirements. They are :

Where to Apply: Online portal

Application fee : USD 50 ( non-refundable )

Application requirements :

The following requirements must be fulfilled :

Official high school transcripts
GAP certificate ( if applicable )
SAT/ ACT scores
SUNY supplemental application form
Score requirements :
- ACT: Composite 22-26
- SAT: math and critical reading: 1100-1250

State University of New York at Oswego: Graduate Admissions

The SUNY college offers more than 120 undergraduate and graduate programs including over 70 minors. Master’s degree in Arts, Mathematics, Business administration, foreign language, behavioural forensics, health and wellness are some of the courses offered here .

Application requirements :

The following requirements must be fulfilled :

Official high school transcripts
Proof of English language proficiency
At least three letters of recommendation
A current resume
Personal essay
Statement of purpose
Financial documentation certificate
GAP certificate ( if applicable )
SAT/ ACT scores
SUNY supplemental application form
A bachelorette degree

Here are some specific graduate courses offered by SUNY Oswego College :

Requirements	Mba In Business Administration	MS In Chemistry	MBA In Public Accounting	MA In Arts	MA In Strategic Communication
Official Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Resume	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Minimum Gpa	2.6	-	2.6	-	3.0
Gmat Score	500	-	500	-	Required If Gpa Is Lower Than 3.0
Letter Of Recommendation	Three Required	Two Required	Three Required	Two Required	Two Required
Business Essay	Required	Statement Of Purpose Required	Required	Statement Of Purpose Required	Statement Of Purpose Required
Application Fee (in USD)	65	65	65	65	65
Mode Of Instruction	Online	-	Online	Online	-

The SUNY Oswego college has laid down all requirements and details briefly on their original website. After submission of the documents, the applicants will be reviewed on the basis of academic records, extra-curricular activities, feedback received from the references provided, quality of recommendation letters, resumes and personal essays.

The applicants seeking to study in the USA by enrolling at the institute can also check the application status on the status portal of the website by logging in using their unique credentials. These credentials will be provided to the applicants via email. The application status can be checked two weeks after filling in the application.

SUNY Oswego follows a systematic process for the admission decision. For the Spring semester, the admission decisions are sent mid-October onwards. Likewise, for the Fall semester, notifications are made in early January. Since the selectivity into the university is fairly competitive, applicants must ensure appropriate following of instructions to increase chances of admission.