Erie Community College, State University of New York

Students may use either the college Admissions Procedure or the SUNY Admissions Procedure for admission.

College Admissions Procedures 

1. Call the Admissions Office at the campus of your choice or see a Western New York High School Guidance Counselor to obtain a free ECC Application Form.
2. If returning directly, complete the Admissions Application and submit, along with an official copy of your high school transcript, GED scores or proof of 24 credit hours completed at a previous college and mail to the Admissions Office at the Campus you wish to attend. If a high school transcript is needed, the high school will attach the form to the transcript and mail to ECC.
3. Students wishing to meet with an Admissions Counselor prior to completing the application, should contact a campus Admissions Office to schedule an appointment.
4. Take the mandated Placement Tests and score at an appropriate level in math and English.

SUNY Admissions Procedure

1. Secure a SUNY Undergraduate Application from a campus Admissions Office or a high school guidance counselor.
2. Complete the admissions application.
3. Send the application and fee to:
   State University of New York
   Application Processing Center
   State University Plaza
   Albany, NY 12246
4. Await word from the ECC Admissions Office regarding the status of the application. Notification to Fall applicants begins in February, and applicants for Spring will be notified as early as October.*
5. Take the Placement Test.
6. Students who score at an inappropriate level on the Placement Test will be contacted by one of the campus counselors to discuss the status of their applications.
7. Contact the Admissions Office by the last date to submit applications.

*Any questions regarding the status of an application should be made directly to the campus you wish to attend:

ECC City Campus/Admissions Office
121 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14203-2698
716-851-1155

ECC North Campus/Admissions Office
6205 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221-7095
716-851-1455

ECC South Campus/Admissions Office
4041 Southwestern Boulevard
Orchard Park, NY 14127-2199
716-851-1655