Guangzhao, Music Performance, China
“Talking about Internationals, Fredonia has less internationals than other places. People treat us more special and with a great attitude. Unlike other places that has a lot of internationals.”
Fredonia offers programs for ESL & Pathway I-20s! No English test scores required.
APPLY TO PATHWAY
Your Pathway to a degree--start taking credit-bearing courses sooner!
- Apply to your degree program now. No English proficiency scores required.
- If your application if academically acceptable, we can provide a free English assessment for placement.
- We have programs, and I-20s, for all levels of English.
- Fredonia's International Pathway Program combines ESL support classes with credit bearing courses.
- All undergraduate Pathways complete 21-27 credits towards your degree.
- All credit courses apply to your degree, and you are guaranteed admission to your degree program after completing the Pathway.
- No final English test! All progress is based on success in credit courses and supporting ESL courses.
- Depending on your level of English, you could be eligible for a Pathway as short as 2 semesters.
- Summer study is also available.
Being successful in an American university takes more than English proficiency, which is why Fredonia's International Pathway Program takes a holistic approach to student success, incorporating competencies like :
- Academic skills and integrity
- Confident communication
- Cultural and social skills
- Expectations in higher education
- Personal accountability
You don't need to wait to start studying at Fredonia. You can learn English while living on campus, making friends, and starting your American university adventure!
Undergraduate
- Apply through using the SUNY Application
- Follow the step-by-step application.
- Email all supporting documents to admissions@fredonia.edu.
- Secondary school transcripts.
- Proof of graduation (when available).
- English proficiency score (if you have it).
- Financial Statement Form* – Submit the Financial Statement form and original documentation proving you have funds to pay for all educational and living expenses for the first year of study.
- Passport* – A clear photocopy of the identification page of your passport.
- Get acceptance email – Upon favorable review, an acceptance letter to the Pathway Program will be emailed to you.
*Items not required until after acceptance, but expedite I-20 issuance if submitted with application.
Graduate
- Apply Here
- Please note audition requirements.
- Video audition links are requested in the application.
- Upload documents:
- Transcripts – Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the application for review purposes. If the transcript is in English with a school stamp, an evaluation may not be required. If the transcript is not in English or not on a 4.0 scale, transcript evaluation is required by any of these providers.
- English proficiency score (if you have it).
- Recommendation letters – email two letters of recommendation to Graduate.Studies@fredonia.edu.
- Get acceptance email – You will receive acceptance confirmation via email within a week in most circumstances, please indicated via email priority applications.
- Get your I-20 – Once you have received your acceptance via email please send the following to halicki@fredonia.edu to receive your Pathway 1-20:
- Passport with photo.
- FSA 4 Financial Statement.
All International applicants must submit evidence of full financial support for all expenses at Fredonia as a condition of being issues immigration documents for F-1 or J-1 status (i.e., the Certificate of Eligibility, form I-20AB or IAP-66). Applicants must submit the FSA-4 form signed by both the applicant and the applicant's financial sponsor and an original bank statement verifying the available funds. Both of these documents must be original signatures and seals.
At this time, we are only accepting new ESL I-20 requests for students who apply to a degree program at SUNY Fredonia. If you are interested in applying for a degree, you can do so without any English proficiency test scores. If your application is academically admissible, we will provide a free English assessment for placement. We can accommodate all levels of English proficiency.
You can apply to an undergraduate degree program here: https://www.suny.edu/applysuny/
Recruitment Partners and educational group leaders, please email halicki@fredonia.edu for more information about short-term ESL visiting program availability.
If your English level is TOEFL 45/ IELTS 4.5/ Duolingo 80 or higher, you will be placed in a Pathway Program, and receive a Pathway I-20 which will list your intended degree program:
Once you complete your Pathway Program, you will fully matriculate into your degree program with credits already completed.
If your level of English is lower than 45/ 4.5/ 80, you will be placed into ESL classes and receive a Language Training I-20 which will note your academic acceptance to a degree program, once the required level is met.
The courses in the pathway are Fredonia Foundations which are general education courses required for all undergraduate degree programs. The pathway sections of these courses are designed for international students and taught by faculty with experience working with ESL learners. The English classes support the credit bearing classes with skills such as vocabulary, assignment strategies, and test preparation.
The Graduate Music Pathway has been designed by the School of Music for students pursuing: Master of Music in Music Education Studies, Master of Music in Performance, Master of Music in Theory/Composition, Master of Music in Music Therapy
The following is a sample course progression:
Fredonia Fact pack: ESL & Pathway PDFs to Download
- Program Overview
- How to Apply
- How to Apply (Korean Translation)
- How to Apply (Japanese Translation)
- How to Apply (Chinese Translation)
- Deposits and Housing
- When You Are Accepted
- How to Complete your Pathway
- Cost Guide
- Undergraduate Application Step-by-step
- Graduate Application Step-by-step
- A Student's Day in the Pathway
Mamiko BFA Dance Japan
"I spent four years of my college carrier in SUNY Fredonia, and what I liked about Fredonia is the community. people there are so great, and people who I met were all passionate about what they are pursuing for. Since Fredonia is far from city, naturally I was always looking for something to get inspiration from, which is making my life as an artist better, because we always need to be inspired even in the city and being surrounded by a lot of information and people."
Hao, Music Education, China
"1. I’m into the environment here. It is very clean. Although the winter is cold, we can enjoy the good weather and the amazing lake here.
2. Professors and classmates are very friendly and kind. I get help whenever and wherever I encounter problems. Professors are patient for offering help. And then take car international students very well.
3. I enjoy the academic environment here. Every professor is strict with our studying. They will help us to correct our every mistake seriously. It helps us to improve a lot.”
Eunmi, Voice Performance, S. Korea & Tzu-Hsin, Music Performance, Taiwan
What I like most about Fredonia:
Eunmi - "The environment; I can focus on my studies."
Tzu-Hsin - "Fredonia is very safe."