International Student Admissions
SUNY Cortland welcomes applications from international students. In order to be considered for admissions, the following credentials must be submitted:
- Completed
State University of New York Application forms FSA 1,2,3, and 4.
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to access these files. - For those whose native language is not English, results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Scores from the Scholastic Achievement Test I (SAT) or General Certificate of Education (GCSE) "O" or "AS" level examinations may be submitted in lieu of the TOEFL.
- Certified English translations of transcripts of secondary and university level course work or external examinations accompanied by certified copies of original transcripts in the native language.
- A personal statement is also required.
Before an I-20 AB (application for "F" student visa) can be issued a declaration of finances, accompanied by a certified bank statement, must be submitted confirming funds on deposit to cover a student's educational expenses at Cortland for the academic year. SUNY Cortland does not provide financial assistance to international students.



