Farmingdale State
Admissions Information

There are over 75,000 graduates of Farmingdale State. Farmingdale is Long Island's first public college, and SUNY's newest four year college.

Deciding to apply to college, which college, and what to study, are big decisions to make. We would like to help you with these choices, and would suggest a visit to the campuses of the colleges you are considering, meeting with an admissions counselor, touring the campus, talking to some present students and faculty, and trying to picture yourself as a student there.

You may reach the Farmingdale State Admissions Office in several ways:

Admissions Office
Laffin Hall
Farmingdale State
Route 110
Farmingdale, NY
11735-1021
Telephone: 631-420-2200
or 877-4-FARMINGDALE
Fax: 631-420-2633

E-Mail: admissions@farmingdale.edu

TO APPLY
You can get a SUNY common application form from your NYS high school guidance office, or from the transfer office at a NYS community college.
You can call or come in to our office to get a Farmingdale application.
You can get an application on-line.
You can Apply to Farmingdale State on-line.

WHEN TO APPLY
You should apply as soon as possible. We make decisions on a rolling basis, which meansthat the sooner you apply, the sooner you will know that you are accepted. The earlier that you are accepted, the earlier that you can register and get your choice of classes, the earlier that you can apply for financial aid to get all that you may qualify for, and the earlier that you can apply to get housing if you need it.

HOW TO APPLY
You should complete the application and send it in the envelope provided with your high school transcript and application fee. Applicants to the college should be high school graduates or possess the General Equivalency Diploma. Admissions decisions are made on thegbasis of high school courses taken and grades achieved, class rank, recommendations, standardized test scores, and other relevant information. If you have previously attended another college, your record there will be considered as well. Admission decisions are made without regard to race, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, handicap, or veteran status.

COME VISIT
The Admissions Office has scheduled evening and Saturday hours for the convenience of those who cannot come during our regular business hours. Please call the office to check our schedule at the time you plan to come. We offer student led tours of our campus and the opportunity to speak with a counselor about your possibilities here.

OPEN HOUSE
Each semester we offer this opportunity to prospective students and their families and friends to learn about Farmingdale State. Open House is a great chance to tour the campus, meet present students and faculty, have questions concerning financial aid, residence life, athletics, admissions, academic course offerings and any other areas answered. Please call 631-420-BOOK for reservations so that we can provide you with some refreshments and a packet of information.