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Apply for Associate or Bachelor's Degree
Thank you for choosing Empire State College to pursue your degree. Please review the requirements below before starting your application.
If you are applying for the nursing program, please review the nursing admissions requirements.
Please review the academic terms and submit a completed application including required documentation by the application deadline dates below.
| Academic Term | Application Deadline* |
|---|---|
| Fall | July 15 |
| Spring | November 22 |
| Summer | March 22 |
*All required application documents (supplemental items) must be submitted on or before the application deadline date
Nondegree students do not need to complete this application.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to Empire State College you must:
- provide proof of high school completion
- demonstrate ability to pursue college-level work through the essay in the application
- complete an application (as outlined below)
In addition, Empire State College must have the resources to serve you.
An applicant has one year from the submission of the application to complete the admissions process and attend a pre-enrollment orientation workshop. If the application process is not completed within that year, the application expires and the applicant will have to reapply.
Application Requirements
An application is considered complete when the Admissions Office has received all of the following items:
- completed application
- proof of high school completion
- application essay
- official transcripts from all institutions listed on the application
- a nonrefundable orientation fee (waived for U.S. veterans and active military)