Early Action

Ready to take the first step toward your future at SBU?

Benefits

• Receive priority consideration for Honors Programs
• Receive priority consideration for select academic programs (Engineering and Creative Writing)
• Receive a decision by the end of January

Deadlines

For fall 2025, our Early Action application deadline is November 1, 2024.

• High school transcript(s), supplemental documents and test scores (optional) must also be received by November 1.
  • If you are sitting for the October 5 SAT or the October 26  ACT and would like your scores to be considered, please request your scores to be sent as part of the test registration process. You will not be able to view your scores before determining if you would like them sent and must indicate on your application if you would like your test scores to be considered as part of your application. We can only offer this flexibility if you are testing on one of the two later test dates referenced.

Decision Timeline

• If you apply by November 1, you will receive an admissions decision by the end of January.
• Early Action is not binding. If admitted, enrollment is not binding.
• If you are admitted, you will have until May 1 to finalize your decision.

Apply

Start preparing your application! Here are the steps you should follow:

1. Apply online.
   We accept the Common Application and the SUNY Application.
2. Submit required application materials.
   These include your high school transcript, one teacher or counselor recommendation, and an essay.

Some competitive programs, like our specialized Honors Programs, Scholars for Medicine, Scholars for Dental Medicine, Simons STEM Scholars and more, require additional materials. This is so we can learn even more about your interests and what motivates you. Review all required and additional materials on the application page.

Admission Criteria and Next Steps