Incoming First-Year Students

Application fee waivers are handled by the SUNY and Common Application services, not by our institution.

If you experience issues with your application not being submitted due to a fee waiver problem, please contact the SUNY Recruitment Response Center for assistance.

You can reach support at: 1800-342-3811

Applicants who have received an email with their RAM Portal login credentials can submit a New Student Curriculum Change Form through their RAM Portal. The form can be found toward the bottom of the page, just below the checklist.

For detailed information about the financial aid process, please visit our Financial Aid Office webpage.

If you need to submit financial aid documents, use our Secure Document Upload Form.

*Please note: Non-matriculated students are not eligible to receive financial aid.

Foreign Transcript Evaluation & Submission Guidelines

Students who have completed coursework outside the United States must have their foreign transcripts evaluated for U.S. educational equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Both an official credential evaluation report and official transcripts are required for admission.

How to Get Your Transcripts Evaluated

1. Visit the NACES website: www.naces.org
2. Choose a member organization (for example, WES, ECE, or SpanTran).
3. Determine which type of evaluation you need:
   • If you are submitting college or university transcripts, request a course by course evaluation.
   • If you are submitting high school transcripts, a general evaluation is sufficient.
4. Follow the organization’s instructions to submit your academic documents.
5. Request that the completed evaluation report be sent directly to our institution.

How to Submit Official Transcripts

In addition to the evaluation, you must also submit your official foreign transcripts using one of the following methods:

• Mailed directly from your school to our institution
• Brought in person by the applicant as a physical, original document with a raised seal or official stamp. Our staff will scan the transcript during your visit.

Note: Unofficial or scanned copies submitted without proper verification will not be accepted.

To submit your GED, first request your official GED diploma and scores through the New York State Education Department. You can visit their site here.

Once you have your official GED documents, including both your GED scores and diploma, you may submit them in person or email them directly to processing@farmingdale.edu.

To submit a Joint Services Transcript (JST), please follow the submission process on their website to ensure your transcripts are sent correctly.

Next, submit your DD214 or Certificate of Eligibility (COE):

• New Students: Submit these documents to the Registrar’s Office, either in person or online.
• Returning Students: You may submit them in person or online.

If you are entering as a non-matriculated student, please note:

• You can use your military benefits for up to 2 semesters.
• Each summer session counts as a separate semester.
• If you have already used your 2 semesters, contact the Admissions Office at 934-420-2200 to begin your degree program application.

For more information for Veteran Admission please visit our Veteran Affairs page. 

Out of State Home Schooled Students:

Requirements for homeschooled students vary by state. If you are not a resident of New York State, please contact the Admissions Office at 934-420-2200.

New York State Home Schooled Students:

Applicants who are New York State residents and currently enrolled in a homeschool program must provide the following documentation:

• Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) for all four years.
• Letter from the superintendent of your district stating the completion of a program substantially equivalent to a four-year high school course of instruction.
• Annual assessment reports and high school transcript.

Students who are NY State residents enrolled in a high school program that is not recognized by the NY State Education Department of Education must provide a High School Equivalency diploma.

Please visit the New York State Education Department for information on earning a high school equivalency diploma.

Closed or Merged College Transcripts (New York State):

• If the college you attended in New York State has closed or merged, you can still request your transcripts. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) maintains a directory to help you locate and request transcripts from these institutions.
  • Visit the NYSED Closed College Information page here.

For Colleges Outside of New York State:

• Each state has its own process for maintaining records from closed institutions. To request your transcripts:
  • Contact the state’s higher education agency or department of education where the college was located.
  • In some cases, a third-party provider (like Parchment, or National Student Clearinghouse) may hold the records.

Closed High Schools:

• If your high school has closed, your academic records may have been transferred to another school, the local school district, or your state’s education department.
  • Contact the school district where the high school was located. If the district cannot help, reach out to your state education department for guidance on where the records are kept.