The State University of New York (SUNY) Transfer Agreement

Associate’s Degree Required: Yes

About SUNY

The State University of New York (SUNY), of which Westchester Community College is a part, is comprised of a total of 64 colleges and universities throughout the state, including 31 campuses that offer bachelor’s degree programs. By virtue of being a graduate from a SUNY community college with an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree, there are particular advantages outlined below which are guaranteed by The State University of New York.

Transfer Highlights

• Students who graduate from a SUNY community college with an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree, are guaranteed admission to a four-year institution in The State University of New York.
• Students who graduate from a SUNY community college with an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree have will receive credit for completed SUNY general education requirements.
• Faculty across two and four-year colleges developed ‘SUNY Transfer Paths’ which describe the knowledge and skills students need to master in the first two years of study so that they are prepared to complete a bachelor’s degree in an additional two years of full-time study. This ensures that students who graduate from a SUNY community college with an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree and who have completed a Transfer Path and SUNY general education requirements can successfully complete a bachelor’s degree in a parallel program at a SUNY four-year institution.
• Students who graduate from a SUNY community college with an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree receive up to 4 application fee waivers to SUNY campuses. Learn more about the application process by visiting the SUNY application website.

SUNY Transfer Guarantee

An opportunity to continue full-time study at a four-year State University college is guaranteed to all New York residents who transfer directly from a SUNY two-year college with an AA or AS degree. The transfer guarantee becomes effective if you are denied admission at all of your SUNY four-year college choices. Campus choice and academic program are not guaranteed. Dates listed below are subject to change.

To be eligible you must:

• File your application with the Application Services Center (ASC) by March 1 for fall admission, and by October 1 for spring admission.
• Provide four-year campuses with an official two-year college transcript, showing three semesters of completed studies, by March 15 for fall admission, and by October 15 for spring admission.
• Complete all required supplemental application materials by April 15 for fall admission, and by November 15 for spring admission.

For more information on transfer options and policies, visit the the SUNY transfer website.

Transfer Pathways

The following degree programs at Westchester Community College are aligned with the respective SUNY Transfer Paths, guaranteeing junior status upon transfer to a parallel program at a SUNY four-year institution. Learn more at the the SUNY transfer website.