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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

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

The State University of New York and SUNY Brockport (hereinafter “SUNY Brockport” or “Campus”) (collectively “SUNY” or “University”) is committed to maintaining a learning and workplace environment free from Sexual Harassment and unlawful Discrimination. In its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and in support of Federal and State anti-discrimination legislation, SUNY has adopted this complaint procedure for the prompt and equitable investigation and resolution of allegations of unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, arrest record, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. Harassment on the basis of the above protected categories is one form of unlawful Discrimination.

SUNY will take steps to prevent Discrimination and Harassment, to prevent the recurrence of Discrimination and Harassment, and to remedy its discriminatory effects on the victim(s) and others, if appropriate. Sex discrimination includes Sexual Harassment and sexual and interpersonal violence. Depending on whether the alleged conduct meets the definition found at 34 C.F.R. § 106.30, it may be addressed under this procedure or the applicable Campus grievance procedure under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”). Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in any manner in this procedure is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary action.