International Students
How to Apply
An international applicant is a prospective student who is neither a U.S. citizen nor permanent resident of the United States and will require a non-immigrant visa for study in the United States.
The application process at SUNY Delhi is based on a rolling admission plan wherein we will accept applications until the program has reached its acceptance or enrollment limit.
Completion of the application is recommended by March 1 (for Fall entry) and November 1 (for Spring entry).
Please note deadlines for complete applications as visa appointment wait times may be lengthy and course availability is limited.
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Step 1: Submit your application for admission
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The SUNY Online Application or Common Application |
Step 2: Pay the non-refundable application fee
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Pay the non-refundable application fee of $50 per campus by credit card or check. Checks must be payable to SUNY Application Services Center (SUNY ASC) in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank. Do not send cash. SUNY (State University of New York) will hold a Free Application Week for undergraduate applicants in October 2025. During this period, students can apply to up to five SUNY schools with no application fee. The specific dates for the 2025 Free Application Week are October 21-November 3. |
Step 3: Submit your Academic records
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After you submit your application, you will receive an email with login information where you can upload the required documents. First Year/Freshman:
Transfer:
Note: Transfer students with fewer than 24 post-secondary credits must supply an official secondary school translated transcript and meet the English language proficiency requirement. |
Step 4: Submit your official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores and English Proficiency
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Applicants whose native language is not English must submit an official score report from one of the following tests and English Proficiency form. The minimum exam grades recognized by SUNY Delhi are noted below:
SUNY Delhi CEEB code is 2525. Scores must be within a two-year time frame prior to application term. The English Proficiency Statement form must be completed by a director of courses in English (or duly designated representative) of a bi-national center or a professor of English at a school or university. Note: Students could be exempt from this requirement if they are:
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Step 5. Submit Financial Documents
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In compliance with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations, all international applicants must provide evidence of sufficient funds available for their studies. We require the following documents for the financial evaluation process. These documents must be dated six months or fewer prior to the date of the semester you are attending and can be sent directly to the Enrollment Services Office at SUNY Delhi:
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Step 6: A written essay in English
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Topics may include: why you are applying to study in the United States, reasons for selecting the field of study chosen, work experience relevant to your field of study, the explanation for any extended interruption in your school attendance, special interests or abilities you have, plans for further study and/or employment after completion of your first degree, family background, etc. The essay should be no longer than two pages. |
Step 7: Copy of the biography page of your passport and current F1 visa |
First Time International Students in US
Transfer students who are already in US - Current students studying in the United States on an F-1 Student Visas must also provide the following information:
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Document Checklist
First time International Students
Official Transcripts
English Language Proficiency
- English Proficiency Statement form
- Test scores
Autobiographical Essay
Passport
Financial Documentation
- Signed financial statement form FSA-4
- Bank statements
- Affidavit of Support (for each sponsor)