SUNY Oneonta
About
Nestled in the scenic hills of central New York, SUNY Oneonta is best known for combining a supportive, affordable liberal arts experience with nationally recognized, high-impact programs in Education, Music Industry, and Business. The vibrant campus culture is defined by an active "Red Dragon" community of over 150 student organizations, bustling Greek life, and a close relationship with the charming, student-friendly downtown of Oneonta. Setting the university apart are hands-on research opportunities at its proprietary 276-acre College Camp and the beloved "Pass through the Pillars" tradition, which symbolically bookends a student’s college journey from freshman convocation to graduation.
Wikipedia:The State University of New York at Oneonta, also known as SUNY Oneonta, is a public university in Oneonta, New York, United States. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system.
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Essay Requirements
SUNY Oneonta accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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