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Empire State College
POPULAR MAJORS
Business, Management and
Economics; Community and
Human Services; Science,
Math and Technology
UNIQUE PROGRAMS
Center for Distance Learning
(online degrees), MA in Teaching,
RN to BS in Nursing
2 Union Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518.587.2100 ext. 2285
800.847.3000 ext. 2285
admissions@esc.edu

Undergraduates 18,467
Student Faculty Ratio 14 to 1

SUNY Empire State College enables motivated students to earn a
degree regardless of location or circumstances. With more than 35 New
York State locations, 500 online courses and five academic terms, you
can fit a college education into your life. Undergraduate students also
benefit from a generous transfer policy and opportunities to earn credit
for relevant, qualified prior learning.
The college offers associate and bachelor's degrees in 12 areas of
study: The Arts; Business, Management and Economics; Community
and Human Services; Cultural Studies; Educational Studies; Historical
Studies; Human Development; Interdisciplinary Studies; Labor Studies;
Public Affairs; Science, Mathematics and Technology; and Social
Science. The college also offers an RN to BSN for registered nurses,
eleven master's degrees and graduate certificate programs. The college
is home to The Harry Van Arsdale Jr. Center for Labor Studies.

Learn more at www.esc.edu
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How do I apply?
Fifty-two of our 64 campuses accept the SUNY
application found at www.suny.edu/applysuny.
In addition to your application, many campuses
recommend or require a supplemental application.
The supplemental application typically contains
questions about your activities as well as an essay
question. To view campus requirements for supplemental applications, visit www.suny.edu/suppapps.
You must also send your academic record. Once
you submit your SUNY application, the Application
Services Center will process your information and
transmit it to each campus you select. You can track
the status of your application in the applySUNY
portal. Soon thereafter, each campus will contact
you to let you know if any additional items are
required to complete your application. An admission
decision will be communicated to you by each
campus to which you apply.
Is there a fee to apply to SUNY?
Yes, there is a non-refundable application fee for
each campus choice. The application will not be
processed until full payment or authorized fee
waiver request is received.

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When is the deadline to apply?
November 1 is the earliest application deadline for
Early Decision and November 15 for Early Action.
While there is no formal application deadline for regular
decision freshman applicants, we recommend you
apply by December 1 to maximize your chances for
financial aid, campus housing and consideration for
your major of choice. Please note, some colleges have
specific application deadlines for certain programs
of study. Transfer applicants are generally reviewed
on a rolling basis. Be sure to be in touch with campuses directly to get deadline information for supplemental applications, auditions, art portfolios, etc.
What is the difference between Early Decision and
Early Action?
Both Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) are
early application/notification admission programs.
The difference is in the application deadline and the
binding nature of the program. Early Decision is a
binding program which is appropriate if you have a
clear first choice campus. You may apply to only one
campus as an ED candidate. If admitted, you will be
expected to withdraw applications at other colleges.
Early Action is non-binding. You may apply to multiple campuses as an EA candidate and you will have
until May 1 to declare your enrollment intentions.

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