Welcome, Wells College Students

Seamless Transition to Oneonta

We are committed to working with you throughout the transfer process, and we will develop an individualized plan for your transfer to SUNY Oneonta for Fall 2024. If you apply to transfer to Oneonta, we will:

• connect you with academic programs that correspond to your current major/minors (see full list of majors below);
• offer a generous transfer credit policy to help you stay on track to complete your degree;
• provide one-on-one assistance to help you transfer the maximum number of credits, and when possible, going beyond our75-credit maximum, so that you graduate on time;
• offer transfer scholarships to students with 24+ credits and a minimum 2.5 GPA and
• provide options for affordable on-campus housing and dining services.

Keep Your Roommate

We will accommodate roommate requests from all Wells College transfer students. Transfer students who do not request a roommate will be paired with another sophomore, junior or senior student.

Support For Your Success

We offer several special programs and opportunities for transfer students, including:

• Transfer Living Community – Meet other transfer students who share your experience and make friends right away.
• Tau Sigma – an honor society exclusively for transfer students
• Student Success Series – regular programs and sessions designed for transfer students, to help you adjust to life at Oneonta

Cost and Aid

We’re committed to offering you an excellent academic experience at an affordable price. That’s why Money.com gave SUNY Oneonta 4.5 out of 5 stars on its “Best Colleges in America 2023” list, which recognizes colleges and universities across the country for quality, affordability and outcomes.

Every Wells College student seeking a consistent cost of attendance will be required to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If our Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships determines that you are eligible for additional scholarships, grants, loans or work-study, the awards will be automatically offered.

2023-24 Costs

In-State Tuition: $7,070
Fees: $1,742
Housing and Meals: $15,810

Start your transfer journey

We want to make your transfer experience as simple as possible. Here’s how to get started:

The First Step is to Apply

Submit your application to SUNY Oneonta using either the Common Application or the SUNY Application and we will take it from there!

• If you use the Common Application, select "Yes" in the Common App Fee Waiver section.
• If you use the SUNY application, the application fee will be automatically waived.

Come for a Visit

Visiting is the best way to picture yourself at Oneonta! Several types of visits are available, including virtual appointments with a transfer admissions counselor, campus tours, information sessions or one of our special Transfer Days open house events. Find the one that’s right for you at suny.oneonta.edu/visit

Schedule a Visit