The College of Human Ecology Admissions Office offers the best guidance for major, college, and admissions information. Prospective undergraduate first-year or transfer students can call our office at 607-255-5471 or e-mail us with questions. Individual appointments are not offered.
Our Human Ecology Ambassadors can answer questions about student life in the College of Human Ecology during the academic year.
The College of Human Ecology, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the School of Industrial and Labor Relations, and the College of Veterinary Medicine have a unique relationship with New York State. As part of their mission, these units conduct education, research, and outreach services that are linked to the economic and social well-being of New York State, the nation, and the world. In exchange for these contributions, New York State offers a degree of financial support. Residents of New York State receive the reduced resident rate tuition.
First-year and transfer applicants to the Design & Environmental Analysis and Fashion Design & Management majors are required to submit design supplements. Carefully review the information and guidelines for the current admissions cycle.
Fashion Design & Management applicants can email the department with questions about the program and required design supplement.
The College of Human Ecology is advancing the study of the human experience from scientific, social, and design perspectives. With a blend of academic disciplines our Human Ecology community uses their knowledge to identify, explore and develop solutions to the challenges facing people today in the areas of human nutrition and health; design and technology; development and the life course; and economic and social well-being.
The College of Human Ecology Admissions Team practices highly selective admissions and takes a mission-focused approach to the comprehensive review of our deep, diverse, and talented applicant pool.
The College of Human Ecology Admissions Team admits the most competitive and compelling candidates regardless of residency.
First-Year Students
Competitive applicants will have met all of the first-year admissions requirements. Applicants who have curricular gaps may provide an explanation/context for the gaps in the “Additional Information” section of the Common Application. Their school counselor may include this information in their reference letter.
