Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Scholarship eligibility criteria varies. To receive full consideration for all financial aid programs, applicants are urged to apply for aid by April 15 for the fall and by November 15 for the spring. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 631-451-4108.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Every year over 1,600 transfer students begin their studies at Suffolk by transferring credits from other colleges and universities.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  Students wishing to transfer to Suffolk from another college are accepted if they left their previous institution in good academic standing. Some programs have GPA requirements.
• Official Transcripts:
  High school and college transcripts, from every institution attended, are required.
• SAT Scores:
  SAT/ACT scores must be submitted if you have taken them.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Not required for admissions consideration.
• Essay:
  Not required for admissions consideration.
• Application Fee:
  $35 nonrefundable fee must be submitted with the application.
• Interview:
  Applicants to the Chemical Dependency Counseling, Fitness Specialist and Human Services programs require an interview.
• Other Requirements:
  Some programs have additional requirements, including prerequisites.
• Apply Here:
  www3.sunysuffolk.edu/Prospects/692.asp

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  In general, credit may be granted for courses taken at accredited institutions when a grade of at least a C- has been earned.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  Suffolk County Comm Coll Transfer Credit.pdf

Information for Transfer Out Students

• Number of Transferring:
  Nearly 50% of Suffolk's graduates in 2005 transferred to four year institutions.
• Transfer Agreements:
  We have transfer and dual admissions agreements with many prestigious four-year schools. This means you can earn your associate's degree from Suffolk then transfer to a highly rated four-year college or university to pursue your bachelor's degree.
• Special Programs:
  Counselors are available on each campus to assist students with the process of transferring to a four-year college. This may involve identifying possible transfer colleges, collecting detailed information, and developing a plan of action.