SUNY Potsdam
Discover a life-changing education in the shadows of the Adirondack Mountains. SUNY Potsdam is located in a classic small college town. Applied learning is at the heart of a SUNY Potsdam education. Expect to be challenged both in and out of the classroom...and don't be afraid to pursue your passions.
Accepts first-year applicationsMid-AtlanticPublicRuralMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
First year students will need to submit an application, pay the application fee, submit their official high school transcripts —including all schools attended for credit and provide one letter of recommendation, preferably from a school counselor or academic teacher.
Transfer
Transfer students will need to submit an application, pay the application fee, submit their official college transcript(s) from all schools attended for credit and submit official high school transcripts or GED/TASC results, if applicable. Some applicants may be prompted later to submit a supplemental transfer application and a mid-semester grade report.
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Visit us
A campus visit includes a comprehensive tour of the campus, including the Maxcy Hall Athletic Complex, and the award-winning Performing Arts Center. Prospective students will also tour our #1 rated dining facilities. To learn more about our visit options, including virtual events, please visit: https://www.potsdam.edu/admissions/visit
“When reflecting on my time at SUNY Potsdam, I have nothing but positive experiences to think of. The campus is beautiful, and the overall environment is great. Students have access to quality facilities such as Maxcy Hall, Lougheed Learning Commons, and PACES Dining Services. The student to professor ratio allows for small class sizes and the promotion of a close-knit community.”