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College of Optometry
Office of Admissions
Jeffrey Philpott
Vice President for Student Affairs
33 West 42nd Street
New York, New York 10036
212.938.5500, 800.291.3937
admissions@sunyopt.edu
www.sunyopt.edu
Enrollment
There are 314 students in the Doctor of Optometry
program. An additional 15 students are enrolled in
the PhD program in Vision Science.
Faculty
Full-time: 60 Part-time: 66
Campus
The State University of New York College of
Optometry has extensive clinical facilities in primary
vision care, low vision, vision therapy, ocular disease,
and contact lenses. Its library attracts scholars and
practitioners in vision science and vision care from
the entire metropolitan area.
To Visit the Campus
Overlooking beautiful Bryant Park in midtown
Manhattan, across the street from the main branch of
the New York Public Library and just minutes from
Broadway, the College is located two blocks west of
Grand Central Station, nine blocks north of Penn
Station, and three blocks east of the Port Authority
Bus Terminal. The College hosts two Open Houses
per year—spring (May) and winter (January). Individualized
campus visits and counseling sessions can
be arranged by calling 212.938.5500.
Admission Requirements
A minimum of three years of college-level, preprofessional
study is required for admission to the
professional program in optometry. The student
must complete specific courses and have a strong
science and math background to be considered for
admission. The Admissions Committee considers
academic performance, the quality of the undergraduate
institution, type of program, progression
of grades, standardized test scores (OAT), letters of
recommendation, extra-curricular activities, knowledge
of and exposure to the field, and personal
inter view. Applications are accepted from July 1
through March 1 for fall admission.
Housing
The College does not maintain on-campus housing
facilities; however, Optometry students are assisted
in finding housing accommodations. Students who
wish to live in apartments can contact the housing
commit tee to obtain listings of potential roommates
and avail able housing in the New York City area.
Application Services Center Participant? No
College of
Environmental
Science and Forestry
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Susan H. Sanford
Director of Admissions
and Inter-Institutional Relations
One Forestry Drive
Syracuse, New York 13210-2779
315.470.6600
esfinfo@esf.edu
www.esf.edu
Undergraduate Enrollment 1,669
Men: 935 Full-time: 1,631
Women: 734 Part-time: 38
Most Popular Programs
Biology; Bioprocessing; Biotechnology; Environmental;
Engineering; Environmental Studies and Science
Forest and Natu ral Resources Management;
Landscape Archi tecture; and Wildlife Science
Faculty
Full-time: 145
Part-time: 32
Doctorates: 92%
Student-Faculty Ratio: 13 to 1
Campus
Since 1911, ESF has been known for the excellence
of its academic programs and its supportive environment.
The College, in part ner ship with neigh bor ing
Syracuse Uni ver sity, offers the advantages of intellec -
tually challenging courses with small class sizes and
the many benefits of a cosmopolitan campus. Students
attend classes and carry out labor atory and
studio work on ESF’s Syracuse campus, while living
in campus residence halls, or off-campus, in the
University Hill area. Seven regional campuses are
located on 25,000 acres of land throughout New York
State which are used for field studies and undergrad -
uate research activities. The Ranger School campus,
located at Wanakena in the central Adiron dack Moun -
tains, is home to ESF’s associate degree programs
in forest technology, land survey ing technology, and
environmental and natural resources conservation.
ESF is considered a leading college of its type in
the country. Alumni are readily accepted as graduate
students at colleges and universities across the
United States, and launch rewarding professional
careers immediately upon graduation.
Because of a longstanding partnership with
Syracuse University, ESF students can parti ci pate in
the academic, cultural, and intramural activities of a
major university, as well as in those activities unique
to ESF. Student clubs and organizations include
student chapters of the professional organi zations
related to programs of study, provide outlets for
recreational inter est, are social organizations or
support community service initiatives. ESF students
can also take selected liberal arts courses and professional
electives at SU while paying SUNY tuition.
Unique Features
ESF is the oldest college in the nation devoted exclusively
to study related to the wise use and replenishment
of natural resources. For students interested
in science, design, engineering, policy and the
management of our natural resources, ESF is the
only place in New York, and one of the very few in the
U.S., able to provide the combination of classes, field
and research experiences necessary for success.
To Visit the Campus
ESF is off I-81 (Exit 18-Adams Street) and is accessible
by bus, air, and train.
Admission Requirements
Students enroll at ESF at different points in their
academic careers, depending upon their goals and
educational needs; they have a choice of entering in
freshman year or transferring during sophomore or
junior year. The best option for any particular student
depends on the major, as well as the strength of
his/her academic background.
All high school applicants must submit an appli -
ca tion for admission, ESF Supplemental Application
and essay, SAT or ACT scores (included on their high
school transcript or directly from the testing agency),
and high school official transcript or academic
record, including 12th-grade courses. They may also
submit employment and extracurricular activi ties
résumés, letters of recommendation, and any other
infor mation they feel will help the Admis sions
Committee evaluate their applications.
Freshman admission is based on the student’s
demonstrated strong academic and extra curricular
record, including a minimum of three years each of
academic mathematics and science coursework.
All transfer applicants must submit an applica tion
for admission, ESF Supplemental Application and
essay (including a list of courses in progress), and
official transcripts for all colleges attended. They
must also submit an official high school transcript
verifying graduation or equivalent documentation.
They may also submit employment and extracurricu -
lar activities résumés, letters of recom men dation,
and any other information they feel will help the
Admis sions Committee evaluate their application.
Em pha sis is placed on completion of pre-requisite
courses for the student’s intended major. While the
College considers any application with a minimum
2.50 cumulative GPA, successful appli cants generally
demonstrate academic perfor mance well above
that level.
High school seniors who want to enroll at ESF as
college sophomores or juniors or who do not qualify
for freshman entry may apply for ESF Guaranteed
Transfer (GT). Students admitted under GT attend
the college of their choice while preparing to enter
ESF. The Undergraduate Admissions Office maintains
a list of cooperative colleges with which ESF
has transfer agreements. Attendance at a coopera -
tive college is recommended, although not required.
Prospective students who are not offered admission
through ESF Guaranteed Transfer or as freshmen,
should consider reapplying to the College for
transfer admission.
EOP Admissions
Based on academic performance, recommen da tions,
and formal assessment of financial eligibility accord -
ing to legislated guidelines, students who demonstrate
educational and economic disadvantagement
may qualify for admission through the Educational
Opportunity Program. Transfer applicants must have
been previously enrolled in EOP or a similar program
in order to qualify for EOP at ESF.