Buffalo State Is Here to Help
As a Buffalo State student, you will have the distinct advantage of learning with and from an incredibly diverse and creative community. We welcome you—your voice, your ideas, your passion—here at Buffalo State.
Unbeatable Price
Buffalo State tuition is highly competitive and will yield great savings for you.
- Submit your FAFSA and TAP applications: Our FAFSA code is 002842 and TAP code is 0905.
- You will also be considered for additional grants and scholarships
- Visit the Financial Aid Office for more information.
Vibrant Campus Life
Our campus offers state-of-the-art classrooms and labs, but we know a large part of the university experience happens outside the classroom. Buffalo State’s diverse and creative environment will help you form friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.
A Location You Love
Buffalo State is a highly walkable 125-acre SUNY campus located in the eclectic Elmwood Village district. Continue your education in a vibrant city neighborhood.
A campus landmark, Rockwell Hall is home to the 850-seat Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, Ciminelli Recital Hall, classrooms, computer labs, dance studios, administrative offices, practice rooms, and more.
Sound abounds in the Ciminelli Recital Hall. This incredible facility is used for student and faculty recitals, guest artist performances, and to teach and produce sound recording.
From the moment you first step through the Burchfield Penney Art Center’s doors, you will be surrounded by inspirational, thought-provoking, and influential artwork.
Upton Hall is the home of Buffalo State's renowned visual arts programs. Upton Hall includes two galleries that regularly feature the work of students, alumni, and faculty and host exhibits from around the world.
Performances are a regular feature of Buffalo State’s programming, especially at the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, Ciminelli Recital Hall, Warren Enters Theatre, and the Burchfield Penney Art Center.
The Czurles-Nelson Gallery is a hands-on exhibition space for students, faculty, and the community.
Transfer FAQ
We offer rolling admissions, but we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
- The SUNY application closes August 2, 2024. All supplemental materials, such as transcripts, must be received in our Admissions Office by August 9, 2024.
- Have your official transcript sent directly to Buffalo State, along with official transcripts from any other college you may have attended.
- Choose and complete one application
Both applications require a $50 non-refundable application fee.
SUNY Application
Apply to multiple SUNY universities with one application.
Common Application
Apply to select participating schools with one application.
- All of your University of the Arts credits will transfer, provided we have a comparable program.
- Use the Transfer Credit Estimator to get an idea of how your classes will transfer. If you do not see a course, we will work with the academic department to determine its Buffalo State equivalent.
- If you have completed more than 90 credits, our Academic Affairs division will work one-on-one with you regarding those additional credits.
- You will be considered for need-based aid – please submit your FAFSA and TAP (if you are a New York State resident) applications: Our FAFSA code is 002842, our TAP code is 0905 – this will be linked after you complete the FAFSA
- You will also be considered for additional grant funding
- Students who have at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA and will have completed at least 24 credits will be considered for merit scholarships
- Yes! You can live in one of our 11 residence halls. Learn more about your housing options on our Residence Life website.
- Please contact your sport’s head coach for more information. Buffalo State Athletics website
Contact Us
Caitlin Bauer
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
bauerce@buffalostate.edu
(716) 878-3864
Jonathon P. Tedesco
International Operations Manager
tedescjp@buffalostate.edu
(716) 878-5331 / (716) 878-5443
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