Parents of Future Students

Everything your future student needs to apply and get admitted to Suffolk.

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Choosing a college is a big step, and you don't have to figure it out alone. Here's how your student can apply to Suffolk, what documents to send, and what to do before the first day of class.

How to Apply

Applying to Suffolk takes just a few steps, and the application is quick to complete online.

  1. Choose a major. Suffolk offers about 100 degree and certificate programs. Explore majors and programs
  2. Select a campus. Ammerman in Selden, Michael J. Grant in Brentwood, or Eastern in Riverhead. Most programs are offered at every campus. See campus locations
  3. Submit the application online. Your student will need a valid email address and a Social Security number, which is needed to qualify for financial aid. A $45 non-refundable application fee is paid by credit card.
  4. Send the required documents listed below.
  5. Apply for financial aid as early as possible. Learn about financial aid

Apply to Suffolk Full Application Steps

Apply early. Suffolk encourages students to apply by April 1 for fall and November 1 for spring for the best choice of programs and classes. Nursing, Practical Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant and Veterinary Science Technology admit for fall only and give preference to applications received by January 15.

How to Submit Your Student's Transcripts

All admissions documents must be submitted to:

Suffolk County Community College
Central Admissions Office
533 College Road
Selden, NY 11784

High School Diploma or GED

Request an official transcript from your student's high school. If they received a High School Equivalency Diploma, send a copy of the diploma and scores.

Test Scores

If available, send official ACT or SAT scores, Advanced Placement score reports, or International Baccalaureate exam results.

College Credits

Request official transcripts from each college attended, including college courses taken in high school. Email them to transfercredits@sunysuffolk.edu or mail them to the Transfer Credit Evaluation Office at the address above.

Immunization Requirements

New York State requires students taking six or more credits who were born on or after January 1, 1957, to show proof of immunity to measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). Students can't register for classes until their proof of immunization has been submitted and approved, so it's best to take care of this early. A meningitis acknowledgment form is also required.

Health History and Meningitis Acknowledgment Form (PDF)
Health Services

Planning for a Bachelor's Degree? Joint Admissions

With Joint Admissions, your student can be accepted to Suffolk and a partner four-year college at the same time. Students who complete their Suffolk degree with the required GPA are guaranteed admission into the matching program at the partner school, so their credits transfer smoothly. Students can choose Joint Admissions on their Suffolk application or any time before completing 24 credits.

View Joint Admissions agreements

Questions?

Visit sunysuffolk.edu or call 631-451-4111.

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