SUNY Transfer Paths

SUNY Transfer Paths help you start your academic journey with confidence by providing a clear guide to the courses you should take for your intended major. Regardless of where you begin within the SUNY system, following a Transfer Path can help ensure your coursework transfers smoothly and keeps you on track toward earning a SUNY bachelor’s degree.

Each Transfer Path identifies a set of foundational courses commonly required across SUNY campuses within a specific field of study. By following a Transfer Path, you can be confident that the courses you complete before transferring will be accepted and applied toward an aligned major at participating SUNY four-year institutions.

Taking advantage of a SUNY Transfer Path helps you stay on track academically, avoid taking unnecessary courses, and make steady progress toward your degree. With a clearer understanding of course requirements and transfer expectations, you can focus on achieving your educational goals while maximizing the value of the credits you earn. SUNY Transfer Paths make it easier to transfer smoothly, continue your studies without interruption, and move efficiently toward bachelor’s degree completion.

Transfer Path Guides

Use transfer path guides to gain an in-depth understanding of transfer paths and the core courses that should be pursued when completing your first 60 credits or first two years.

Transfer Path Planner

Find out which courses count as Core Courses for your transfer path using SUNY’s planning tools. This helps you see which classes at your current or future SUNY campus will apply to your transfer path and major.

Core Course Lookup

Use this tool if you are exploring or trying to fulfill a Core Course for your transfer path. Core Courses are universal and apply to lower division requirements in each path where they appear.