SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, New York
About This Campus
With our small class sizes, friendly community, rigorous academic programs, top-rated arts environment and a full range of applied learning opportunities, SUNY Potsdam is a great place to make your own path. Our campus is a little out of the way, but, honestly, we like it that way. Here in the shadow of the Adirondacks, it’s easy to get away from it all and focus on finding yourself.
Campus life is vibrant, and our students are crazy-involved. SUNY Potsdam has everything from brand-new laboratories, to award-winning theatres, plus a fully-stocked athletic complex to keep you busy. Just steps from the Quad are our residence halls, with everything from classic two-bed rooms, to townhouses with full kitchen suites. And you don’t have to go far for a change of scenery. SUNY Potsdam also has a park leading right up to the shores of the Raquette River, and our campus is just a short walk or bike ride away from historic downtown Potsdam.
Location Information
New York’s North Country region is bordered by the Adirondack Mountains to the south and the Thousand Islands to the north, all along the Canadian border. Potsdam, N.Y., is a classic college town, located in a setting filled with forests and farmland.
Our students and faculty love exploring the many trails a short walk or drive from campus, taking in views of our rivers, waterfalls and nearby mountain panoramas. The fall foliage is unforgettable. Our winters are pretty legendary, too… but we embrace the cold. It makes the spring that much sweeter.
Looking for a day trip? The Village of Potsdam is located within driving distance of Ottawa, Ontario; Montréal, Québec; Burlington, Vt.; Lake Placid, N.Y., and Syracuse, N.Y.
Academics
REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:
Fall Start Date: 08/25/2025 - Fall End Date: 12/12/2025
Spring Start Date: 01/20/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/15/2026
SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
OPTIONS:
Honors Access:
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art
- Art Education
- Art History
- Asian Studies
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Life Science
- Business Administration
- Ceramic Art/Ceramics
- Chemistry
- Classical Studies
- Communication
- Community Health
- Computer and Information Science
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice
- Dance
- Drawing
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Education
- Elementary Education
- English
- Environmental Sciences
- Exercise Science
- Film
- Fine Art
- French
- Geology
- Graphic Design
- Health Education
- History
- International Studies
- Junior High/Middle School Education
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Music Education
- Music History
- Music Management
- Music Theory and Composition
- Native American/American Indian Studies
- Nutrition
- Painting
- Performance and Directing
- Performing Arts: Voice
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Physiology
- Political Science
- Pre-Law
- Printmaking
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Public Policy Studies
- Queer, Gay and Lesbian Studies
- Sculpture
- Secondary Education
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Sports Management/Administration
- Studio Art
- Teacher Education
- Theater Arts/Drama/Acting
- Visual Arts
- Women and Gender Studies
Conditions
GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
- Receive from Canada: Will Accept Pay
- Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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- Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
- Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -
Tuition/Finance
TUITION:
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice
- Home Tuition Payment: Available
-
Away Tuition Payment: Available
Estimated cost:
Per Term Tuition (Resident-Rate) - $
Per Term Mandatory Fees - $
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.
Room/Meals
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
- Is on-campus housing available?
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
MEAL PLANS:
- Are meal plans available on campus?
Chance of Acceptance
Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27
If this is your top choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!
Away Tuition Payment Plan
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!
If this is your alternate choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!
Away Tuition Payment Plan
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!