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International Students
As an international student at SUNY Canton, you'll join a dynamic group of students from around the globe. You'll choose from an array of challenging majors and study with faculty who are leaders in their fields. You'll build a strong foundation for a life, filled with success and meaning.
Ready to get started? Here’s everything you need to know about being an international student at SUNY Canton.
Step 1: Learn about SUNY Canton
- View our program offerings
- Visit campus
- Request more information
- Ask an admissions counselor (email)
Step 2: Submit your Application Package to the Admissions Office
SUNY Canton Admissions
French Hall
34 Cornell Dr.
Canton, NY 13617
USA
- Submit your application online and $50 USD application fee
- If you have taken any college courses after secondary school, apply as a transfer; otherwise indicate freshman
- Submit your high school transcripts, translated to English where applicable
- Submit your college transcripts, if any, translated to English and evaluated by a Credential Evaluation Service, such as World Education Services. For other evaluation services, visit NACES.
- Submit an Autobiographical Essay
- Send score report of SAT (school code 2523) or ACT (school code 2912) exam (if available)
If your first language is not English:
- Submit the English Proficiency Form
- Submit demonstration of English proficiency in one of these five ways:
- TOEFL (school code 7174)
- 61 internet-based
- 500 paper-based
- 173 computer-based
- IELTS
- 6.0 minimum
- 5.5 minimum in each sub-section
- SAT (school code 2523)
- 420 on Critical Reading Score
- ACT (school code 2912)
- 17 minimum on both Reading and English sections
- College Level English Course
- Must receive "C" grade or better
- ELS Program
- Completion of Level 109 for Associate Degree
- Completion of Level 112 for Bachelor's Degree
- TOEFL (school code 7174)
International Application Priority Deadlines:
July 15 for Fall
December 15 for Spring
Step 3: Upon or Prior to Admission
- Submit I-20 documentation to the International Programs Office
SUNY Canton International Programs
Faculty Office Building, 2nd Floor
34 Cornell Drive
Canton, NY 13617
USA
- Foreign Student Financial Statement
- Copy of passport biography page
- Supplemental financial documentation
Additional Information
- International students who have an overall average equivalent to the United States standard grade point average of 80 (2.75 on a 4.0 U.S. scale) or higher and have submitted all application materials may be eligible for a scholarship to attend SUNY Canton
- Cost of Attendance
- Frequently Asked Questions
Office of Admissions
SUNY Canton
34 Cornell Drive
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-7123 or
1-800-388-7123
admissions@canton.edu
