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NY state colleges known for friendly transfer policies?

I'm thinking about transferring from my current school and I'm curious if there are any colleges in New York State known for having generous or friendly transfer policies. Any insight on which schools might be accommodating?

11 months ago

Sure, there are quite a few colleges in New York State known for their accommodating transfer policies. These schools offer various resources, including assistance navigating the transfer process, dedicated transfer admissions counselors, and specialized orientation programs.

For instance, the State University of New York (SUNY) system is well-known for its transfer-friendly policies. SUNY schools have a significant number of transfer students and even have a Transfer Guarantee that ensures any student who earned an Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), or Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S) degree can transfer to a four-year SUNY school.

A closer look at individual schools within the SUNY system reveals that the University at Buffalo has a comprehensive approach to transfer student admission, offering resources such as the Transfer Student Advising office to assist with the admission process and transition. Similarly, SUNY Stony Brook also has an extensive transfer office and a 'Transfermation' program designed to support transfer students.

On the private school side, Cornell University also has an established transfer admission process and accepts a large number of transfer students each year, particularly for certain programs like Industrial and Labor Relations.

New York University, located in the heart of Manhattan, has a transfer admissions center to aid prospective students, providing them with specific advisors who can answer all sorts of questions.

Lastly, Columbia University School of General Studies is specifically designed for nontraditional students and students who have had an academic break of a year or more, and it accepts a large number of transfer students every year.

Keep in mind that admission rates and criteria can vary by school and program within each university. You'll want to check out the specific transfer admission page on an institution's website to gather the relevant information.

11 months ago

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