A Simpler Path to College—Starting with You

Buffalo State is proud to partner with school districts to offer an exciting opportunity: Direct Admission to college without the usual application barriers. If you’re a senior at a participating high school, you may already be eligible for a provisional offer of admission to Buffalo State.

This program is designed to recognize your hard work in high school and help you take the next step toward a successful future—without the stress and cost of a traditional application process.

What Is the Direct Admission Program?

The Direct Admission Program is a partnership between Buffalo State and your school district that allows us to identify and extend provisional offers of admission to eligible students based on their high school academic record.

This means:

  • You don’t need to complete a full application to receive an admission offer
  • There’s no application fee
  • We’ll work with your school to collect necessary documents

What Does a Provisional Offer Mean?

If you receive a letter from us, congratulations! You’ve been selected for a provisional admission offer to Buffalo State. This means we reviewed your high school performance and believe you’re ready to succeed in college.

To confirm your admission, you just need to:

  1. Complete a free application using the ApplySUNY portal
  2. Enter BUFDIRECT in the Special Campus Project field
  3. Choose "Mail in Payment" to waive the application fee

Once you submit the application, we will request your transcript directly from your school—you don’t need to do anything else!

Why Is Buffalo State Doing This?

We believe every student should have a clear, confident pathway to college. Direct Admission:

  • Removes common barriers like fees and paperwork
  • Reduces anxiety around applying
  • Helps students and families plan early for the future
  • Recognizes the talent and potential in our schools

How Do I Know If I’m Eligible?

If you are a senior at a participating high school and on track to graduate, you may be identified by your school for this program. Students are selected based on academic performance, attendance, and graduation status.

If you received a letter from us, you’re already in!

Questions? Contact the Admissions Office at (716) 878-4017.

admissions@buffalostate.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

The Direct Admission Program is a new partnership between SUNY Buffalo State and local school districts that allows us to offer provisional admission to eligible high school seniors based on their academic performance—no traditional college application required up front.

Students are identified by their high school based on academic standing and graduation status. If you receive a letter from us, that means you’ve been selected!

You just need to complete a free SUNY Application at suny.edu/applysuny.

  • Enter BUFDIRECT in the Special Campus Project field
  • Select Mail in Payment when prompted about the fee

We’ll work with your high school to get your official transcript and finalize your admission.

Your offer is provisional, pending final review of your transcript. As long as you meet graduation requirements and your academic record is consistent, you’ll be fully admitted.

The application is free, and you’ll receive full consideration for financial aid and access to support programs.

We’ll send information to your home address and work with your school to share updates. If you have questions, you can always contact us directly.

Scan the QR code in your letter to hear a message from the SUNY Chancellor.