Degree-seeking undergraduate students are the majority of the international population at SUNY Oswego. This page provides information on admissions requirements, annual expenses, scholarship information, and the application process.
Admission Requirements
In order to be eligible for admission to SUNY Oswego, international applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements:
- Possess the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma
- Demonstrate a minimum grade point average (GPA) equivalent to 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale
- Submit English proficiency scores as indicated below. Additional scores may be considered on a case-by-case basis; please view the English Proficiency Requirements for a complete list of English proficiency scores that are currently accepted for admission to the university.
- TOEFL iBT minimum score of 71
- IELTS minimum score of 6.0
- Cambridge English Scale minimum score of C1
- Enroll in our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program, if applicable. If your English proficiency results do not meet our minimum requirements or you do not feel confident in your English abilities prior to attending SUNY Oswego, you have the option to enroll in the EAP program online, through our partner, Oxford International Digital Institute. If the additional components of your application are acceptable, you can be conditionally admitted to SUNY Oswego by showing proof of enrollment in this program. In order to be fully admitted to SUNY Oswego you must successfully complete the EAP program and meet our minimum requirements.
Required Documents
The following documents are required as part of your application for admittance to SUNY Oswego:
- Official transcripts from all previously-attended institutions at the high school and university level, if applicable
- Proof of English proficiency as outlined above
- Other materials, such as a Gap and College after High School Statement, may also be required on a case-by-case basis
Students who score below the required levels and need additional English preparation prior to admission can enroll in SUNY Oswego's Intensive English Program, which is offered year-round.
