Buffalo State participates in the SUNY application (freshman and transfer) and the national Common Application (freshman and transfer). These forms can be completed and submitted online at suny.edu/attend, admissions.buffalostate.edu, or commonapp.org. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis beginning in November for spring and fall applicants. Processing continues until new-student enrollment goals have been met. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application and supporting materials as early as possible to receive timely consideration. 

New York State Public Health Law 2165 requires college students to show proof of immunity to measels, mumps, and rubella. Students born before January 1, 1957, are exempt from this requirement; please show proof of age at the Weigel Health Center. The New Student Health Form must be signed by a health care provider or submitted as an official record from a doctor or school to be accepted as proof of immunizations. This documentation must be on file at Weigel Health Center. Students who do not fulfill this requirement will be prevented from registering for classes. 

All accepted students must submit a $125 advance tuition deposit, with the exception of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) participants. This deposit is applied to the fall or spring semester tuition bill (whichever is appropriate).  

Requests for tuition deposit refunds must be received in writing and include the appropriate documentation.