Farmingdale State
Admissions Information

Welcome to the Admissions information site of Farmingdale State College.

The Admissions Office is located on the second floor of Laffin Hall. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. each weekday. Call 631-420-2200 if you wish to schedule an appointment to meet with an admissions counselor. You are strongly encouraged to bring copies of your transcripts with you. We are not able to properly advise you if you do not bring academic records.

You may contact the FSC Admissions Office as follows:

Admissions Office
Laffin Hall
Farmingdale State College
2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, NY
11735-1021

Telephone: 631-420-2200
or 877-4-FARMINGDALE
Fax: 631-420-2633

E-Mail: admissions@farmingdale.edu

TO APPLY

• You can get a SUNY common application form from your NYS high school guidance office, or from the transfer office at a NYS community college.
• You can call or come in to our office to get a  SUNY application.
• You can get an application On-line (pdf).
• You can Apply to Farmingdale State on-line.

WHEN TO APPLY

You should apply as soon as possible. Admissions decisions are made on  a rolling basis, which means that the sooner you submit a complete application, including all transcripts and exam scores,  the sooner you will  receive a decision. The earlier that you are accepted, the earlier that you can register and get your choice of classes, the earlier that you can apply for financial aid to get all that you may qualify for, and the earlier that you can apply to get housing if you need it.

HOW TO APPLY

You should complete the application and send it in the envelope provided with your high school transcript and application fee. Applicants to the college should be high school graduates or possess the General Equivalency Diploma. Admissions decisions are made on the  basis of high school courses taken and grades achieved, class rank, recommendations, standardized test scores, and other relevant information. If you have previously attended another college, your record there will be considered as well. Admission decisions are made without regard to race, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, handicap, or veteran status.

OPEN HOUSE

Each semester we offer this opportunity to prospective students and their families and friends to learn about Farmingdale State. Open House is a great chance to tour the campus, meet present students and faculty, have questions concerning financial aid, residence life, athletics, admissions, academic course offerings and any other areas answered. Please visit the website to make a reservation.

DIRECTIONS

Farmingdale State is located in the heart of Long Island.
Directions to Campus From Metropolitan Area:

Via Automobile:

Northern State Parkway - to Exit 40 - Route 110. Travel South on Route 110, approximately 3 miles to Melville Road; turn right onto Melville Road to entrance to College.

Southern State Parkway - to Exit 32 - Route 110. Travel North on Route 110, approximately 3 miles to Melville Road; turn left onto Melville Road to entrance to College.

Long Island Expressway - to Exit 49 South - Route 110. Travel South on Route 110, approximately 2 miles to Melville Road; turn right onto Melville Road to entrance to College.

Via Train:

Long Island Railroad - Pennsylvania Station. Take the Ronkonkoma line to Farmingdale. Check with the Conductor for any necessary changes. Take a taxi from the Farmingdale Station to the College.