When to Apply

This is a two-part application process: filing the SUNY application online is the first part, and completing FIT’s admissions requirements for your application is the second. These requirements usually include your academic documents, the Academic History and Essay form, and, for design applicants, a portfolio. In addition, all applicants whose native language is not English must provide an official TOEFL or IELTS score; this includes applicants who have been living in the United States. Therefore, it is important to allow time to complete all admissions requirements. The Admissions office will render a decision only after all requested items are on file.

After you apply, it is your responsibility to monitor your application status and your FIT email account using MyFIT. You can use MyFIT to confirm that all submitted documents have been received. Please review the timeline below to ensure that all requested materials are filed with the FIT Admissions office in a timely manner.

Decisions will be made on complete applications only.

TIMELINE

AUGUST
The State University of New York Online applications for the upcoming spring and fall semesters are available and may be submitted to the SUNY Application Services Center. Please do not submit any applications prior to August 1.

For entry into the spring semester:

OCTOBER 1
If you are interested in being considered for spring admission, it is strongly recommended that you file the SUNY application before October 1. Late applicants risk not having enough time to complete FIT’s Admissions requirements and may be closed out of their major choice. Decisions will only be rendered after completed applications are on file in Admissions.
All final transcripts must be submitted before students register for the spring semester.

For entry into the fall semester:

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER
Space in all majors is limited, so applicants are encouraged to submit the SUNY application online.

DECEMBER
For Art & Design applicants, portfolio instructions and scheduling will occur after your online application has been submitted to the SUNY Application Services Center. Applications submitted in October and November will be scheduled as early as December. Never submit a portfolio until we request it.

JANUARY 1
If you are interested in being considered for fall admission, it is strongly recommended that you file the SUNY application before January 1. Late applicants risk not having enough time to complete FIT’s Admissions requirements and may be closed out of their major choice. Decisions will only be rendered after completed applications are on file in Admissions.

JUNE – AUGUST
All final transcripts must be submitted before students register for the fall semester.

Orientation and Registration information for the fall semester will be mailed separately.