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Baruch College, CUNY (New York, NY): All transfer applicants must pass skills tests in writing, math and reading. Transfer applicants from CUNY colleges with at least 60 credits must complete the CUNY Proficiency Examination.
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Berkeley College—New York (New York, NY): Credits must be from regionally accredited institution; credits are translated to quarter system.
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Binghamton University (Binghamton, NY): Selectivity varies by program from very high to moderate. All applications reviewed on an individual basis with most emphasis placed on quality and grades of most recent college course work.
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Clarkson University (Potsdam, NY): Two letters of recommendation (one from academic professor or instructor) required. One college-level calculus course required of engineering and some other program applicants.
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Daemen College (Amherst, NY): Placement tests in reading and composition waived if minimum grade B was achieved in college-level courses. Placement test in math waived if applicant has satisfied math requirements for core and major coursework. High school transcripts may not be required.
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Manhattan School of Music (New York, NY): Music courses must be validated through examinations; only elective credits will transfer.
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Nazareth University (Rochester, NY): Portfolio review or audition required of visual/performing arts applicants.
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New York Institute of Technology (Old Westbury, NY): Grades of D accepted for courses applied toward a completed associate degree. Transfer applicants to occupational therapy, physical therapy, and physician assistant programs must meet higher requirements.
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New York University (New York, NY): Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development offers articulation agreement with metropolitan New York City area community colleges.
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Russell Sage College (Troy, NY): Statement of intended major and letters of recommendation required.
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SUNY Brockport (Brockport, NY): Minimum 3.0 GPA required of nursing program transfer applicants.
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SUNY Cortland (Cortland, NY): Applicants holding associate degrees may transfer grades of D.
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SUNY New Paltz (New Paltz, NY): Transfer applicants must apply directly to major of choice.
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SUNY Old Westbury (Old Westbury, NY): Transfer students must meet the school's general education requirements and demonstrate mastery in English and math before registering for upper-division courses.
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SUNY Oneonta (Oneonta, NY): Minimum 2.8 GPA required of transfer applicants in education majors. Grades of D- or better may be accepted from students who transfer from another SUNY four-year institution and from students who transfer from any institution with an associate degree.
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SUNY Oswego (Oswego, NY): Gap essay required if applicant took time off between schools or semesters.
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SUNY Potsdam (Potsdam, NY): Minimum 2.25 GPA recommended for admission to majority of majors; minimum 2.5 GPA required of education program applicants.
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Skidmore College (Saratoga Springs, NY): Strong record of achievement in liberal arts courses, mid-term grade report, and one professor recommendation required.
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Stony Brook University (Stony Brook, NY): Priority and full credit given to transfer students holding associate degrees from community colleges within the SUNY and CUNY systems.
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United States Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point, NY): All transfer students must complete the entire four-year program at the school. There are no transfers in the traditional sense into advanced (sophomore, junior, senior) class years. All students start as freshmen/4th-Classmen/Plebe Candidates.
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United States Military Academy (West Point, NY): Students in college or with previous college credit may apply if they meet the basic requirements but will still enter the school as plebes (freshmen) and must complete the four-year program.
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Webb Institute (Glen Cove, NY): All transfers enter as freshmen; no credit given for courses taken elsewhere.
About This List
These are the four-year schools in the Empire State accepting articulation agreements. Check with each school you're considering to confirm which community colleges they're working with. (What's an articulation agreement? Basically, it allows students to transfer recognized community college credits toward their four-year degree. Not too shabby!)
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