Transfer Counseling
As members of the New York State Transfer and Articulation Association, the counselors have developed contacts with many of the four-year colleges and universities where a majority of our students transfer to complete their undergraduate and post-graduate degrees. This valuable resource allows the counselors the unique opportunity to help guide students through the transfer process. Careful planning with a counselor can help smooth the transfer process to the student's college of choice. The Advising & Counseling Center can assist the student with this process through the selection of courses, academic major/program, transfer colleges, and completing application materials.
In addition, the Center sponsors College Transfer Days in the fall semester, inviting approximately 90 public and private college and university representatives on campus to discuss their programs.
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When SUNY Orange students transfer, they graduate!
Orange students are well prepared for transfer to a four-year SUNY college or university. According to a recent survey, when compared with other SUNY community colleges, our students have the highest persistence rate in completing their college education.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Transfer Process
Why start at SUNY Orange
Our AA and AS Degrees are designed to parallel freshman and sophomore classes at senior institutions. Class sizes are typically smaller than those at four-year institutions. Tuition is less expensive than SUNY four-year institutions and a fraction of the cost of most private colleges and universities. Transfer counselors help to make your transition from Orange as smooth as possible.
Where will I be able to transfer?
Our graduates have gone on to study at four year public and private institutions throughout New York State and across the country. The SUNY Transfer Guarantee, along with our many comprehensive articulation agreements with other universities, makes transfer from SUNY Orange a smooth process.
What is the SUNY transfer guarantee?
As a SUNY Orange graduate, you will be GUARANTEED the opportunity to continue full-time study at a four-year SUNY college. The transfer guarantee program does not ensure admission to a specific college or curriculum. In order to be eligible, the following criteria must be met:
- Transfer directly from SUNY Orange with an Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree.
- Be a New York State resident.
- Comply with all specific deadlines.
What do I need to do in order to transfer successfully?
Meet with a Counselor or Advisor in the Advising & Counseling Center (3rd Floor, Shepard Student Center) for advice as early as your first semester at SUNY Orange. Find out as soon as possible if your major at Orange is designed to be transferable. Contact transfer admissions representatives from the four year colleges of your choice for specific program requirements and campus visit opportunities. Use the available resources at Orange to guide you in your search:
College Transfer Days - Held during the fall semester of each academic year. Many college admission reps will be on campus to assist students in transferring.
Faculty Advisor - Keep in contact with your academic advisor to discuss matters related to your field of study and the potential for transfer opportunities.
Advising & Counseling Counseling Center (3rd Floor, Shepard Student Center) Review college and university catalogs, 4 year college guides, video tapes, and transfer scholarship information.
Which programs are transferable?
- A.A.
- Liberal Arts & Science: Humanities and Social Science
- A.S.
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Engineering Science
- Exercise Studies
- Individual Studies
- International Studies
- Liberal Arts & Science: Math and Science
- A.A./A.S.
- Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program (with SUNY New Paltz
- A.A.S.
- Associate in Applied Science degrees are designed to develop professional/technical skills for career entry, yet it is possible for a student to transfer with this degree. Additional general education courses, if needed, may be taken at the four-year college.
Where have our students gone?
Boston University, Cornell University, East Stroudsburg University, Fashion Institute of Technology, Fordham University, Hunter College, Iona College, John Jay College of Criminal, Justice, Long Island University, Manhattan College, Marist College, Mercy College, Mount St. Mary College, New York Institute of Technology, New York University, Nyack College, Penn State University, Ramapo College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, SUNY Albany, SUNY Binghamton, SUNY Buffalo, SUNY Cortland, SUNY Geneseo, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Oswego, SUNY Plattsburgh, SUNY Purchase, SUNY Stony Brook, Syracuse University, and many others. You can get there from here!