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Complete the SUNY Korea StonyBrook Application Online
1. Required (Online)
1) High School Transcript in English (or GED)
- Students who passed GED are advised to submit SAT/ACT test scores or additional supplementary documents
- SAT/ACT test scores required for students from the United States
2) Personal Statement in English
- 650 words or less
- Template: https://goo.gl/FstxwT
3) Recommendation Letter – English or Korean
- Must be processed through online application with a full name and an email address of the reference. (The template will be automatically sent to the recommender)
- Reference cannot be a blood relative, SUNY Korea staff, faculty, or teachers from private academies
- Template: https://goo.gl/wu9KUF
4) English Proficiency Test Scores
- iBT TOEFL 80 Minimum
- IELTS Academic 6.5 Minimum
- (New) SAT ERW 480 or (Old) SAT CR 430
- ACT English 19 Minimum
English Proficiency Test Score Important notice:
- All original test score documents must be submitted through testing agency
- Students without English Test Scores may apply through Provisional Admissions
- SUNY Korea School Code
‐ TOEFL 7499
‐ SAT & AP 7442
‐ ACT 7029
5) Application Fee: KRW 57,224 or USD 50
2. Optional (Online)
1) Essay in English
- Students may choose one or multiple topics from 5 topics.
- 250 - 650 words per topic
- Template: https://goo.gl/LDQ17c
2) Supplementary Documents in English
- Additional academic supplementary documents besides high school report grades: AP/IB, etc.
- Additional extracurricular documents: Awards, Certificates, etc.
· Provisional admission
- Eligibility: Students that meet all the requirements of general admission besides English Proficiency score.
- Applicants requirement: Applicants required to mark (Provisional Admission) on online application
- After being admitted to Provisional admission, students are required to take English courses (IEC) and has to meet all the requirements of the program.
- Inquiries regarding the Intensive English Center(IEC): iec@sunykorea.ac.kr
· Important notice
- All submitted documents will be reviewed, before application status will be considered “Received”
- Admissions review will commence only after all required documents and the application fee have been submitted
- Admission review process generally lasts 4-6 weeks, however it may differ by individuals.
Complete the SUNY Korea FIT Application Online
1. Deadline
Scholarship Deadline: February 1, 2020
Regular Deadline: February 1, 2020
All Admissions Materials must be submitted by the above deadline.
Applications for admission will be considered after the priority deadline and on a space-available basis.
Admissions Inquiries: fit@sunykorea.ac.kr or +82 (0)32-626-1114
2. Requirements
(1) Admissions Essay
Your essay should answer the following questions :
- What makes you a perfect candidate for FIT?
- Why are you interested in the major you are applying to?
The essay is also your chance to tell us more about your experiences, activities and accomplishments. (750 words OR Less)
‐If you are a transfer student, you will need to submit information about your in-progress courses,
including course name and numbering and the name of the school you are currently attending.
(2) School Transcripts
‐ High School Transcript
‐ College Transcript (*if applicable)
You must upload a scanned copy of your transcript(s) to the SUNY Korea FIT online application. In addition,
you are required to have all official secondary and post-secondary transcripts sent directly from your schools to FIT NYC.
Transcripts may be sent by mail or hand-delivered in the sealed envelope to the address below.
The date on the postmark should be before the application deadline.
FIT New York Campus Admissions Address
Fashion Institute of Technology
Office of Admissions, Room C139
227 W. 27th St.
FIT will only accept academic documents that have been officially attested (bearing the stamp and signature of the Registrar or
designated officer) and placed in a sealed envelope by the issuing institution or awarding authority.
Students need to have their transcripts verified by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES),
excluding students in possession of a Korean transcript or transcripts from an English-based (United States, Canada, Britain, Australia, etc.)
curriculum including international schools regardless of country or location.
(3) English Proficiency - TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Score
A current TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE score is required. You must submit an electronic copy of your English proficiency test score to complete
your application. In addition, you must arrange for your official score reports to be sent directly from the testing agency to the
FIT main campus in New York City.
1) TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL IBT score of 80 must be met. * FIT NYC code: 2257
2) IELTS: A minimum band score of 6.5 in the academic module must be met.
3) PTE: A minimum score of 53 must be met.
* The score must be no more than two years old from the date of anticipated enrollment.
* For information about scheduling the TOEFL exam and obtaining score reports, visit www.ets.org/toefl. In the U.S. you may call 1.609.771.7100.
* For information about scheduling the IELTS and obtaining score reports, visit www.ielts.org.
* For information about scheduling the PTE and obtaining score reports, visit www.pearsonpte.com
Waiver Requirements
- Applicants who have completed an English composition course at a college in the U.S. are not exempt from taking the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE.
- The English proficiency test requirement can be waived for those who have completed four years of education in high schools
where the medium of instruction is primarily in English, regardless of country or location (excluding ESL).
3. Optional Documents
(1) SAT and ACT Scores
SAT and ACT test scores are not required for admissions purposes. They are required for placement into your English
and Math classes at FIT. Official score reports must be sent to the admissions office directly from the testing agency.
Please send your scores by using the FIT NYC school code 2257 for SAT and AP scores, and code 2744 for ACT scores.
- Students who have not taken the SAT or ACT exams will take the FIT Placement Exams before registering for any English, Math and Science courses.
Please be aware that documents submitted become the property of FIT and will not be returned. This includes official transcripts, test scores and portfolio submissions.
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1. Applicants must understand that the application fee is non-refundable. They also understand that this application cannot be processed if it has not been completed per instructions, or if payment is not received and that any knowing falsification or omission of data may result in denial of admission or dismissal. All information submitted is true to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the release of all the information and uploaded documents to SUNY Korea for admission purposes.
2. Applicants with college credits who do not submit college transcripts may be subject to denial of admission, or in dismissal.
3. Admitted applicants must participate in SUNY Korea's Residential College program and fulfill on-campus residency requirement with your class. Failure to comply may lead to an annulment of your admissions.
4. Applicants are responsible for submitting all the required documents (including scholarship/ financial aid application) by the deadline. Also, I understand that SUNY Korea is not liable for any disadvantages in the admission process caused by late submission of application and/or required documents.
5. Applicants accept that SUNY Korea recruits through Admissions Data system by collecting minimal personal information. Personal information is used only for the school registration and is kept confidential. Personal information is used only for academic matters after admission. Personal information includes, but is not limited to, name, date of birth, phone number, email address, home address, and family information.
6. Admitted applicants are required to submit original required and supplementary documents and the application fee is not refundable.
7. Admission policy might change prior to policies of Stony Brook University West Campus.
<Graduate>
1. The applicant (hereinafter referred to as "I") understands that the application fee is non-refundable. I also understand that this application cannot be processed if it has not been completed per instructions, or if payment is not received; and that any intentional falsification or omission of data may result in denial of admission, or in dismissal. All submitted information is true to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the release of all information and uploaded documents to SUNY Korea for admission purposes.
2. Applicants who do not submit college transcripts may be subject to denial of admission, or in dismissal.
3. I agree that I am responsible for submitting all required documents by the deadline. Also, I understand that SUNY Korea is not liable for any disadvantages in the admission process resulting from late submission of applications and/or required documents.
4. I understand and accept that SUNY Korea recruits through Hobsons Radius system by collecting minimal personal information. Personal information is used only for the school registration and is kept confidential. Personal information is used only for academic matters after admission. Personal information includes, but is not limited to, name, date of birth, phone number, email address, home address, and family information.
1. Applicant (hereinafter referred to as "I") understand that the application fee and deposit are non-refundable. I also understand that this application cannot be processed if it has not been completed per instructions, or if payment is not received and that any knowing falsification or omission of data may result in denial of admission or dismissal. All information submitted is true to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the release of all the information and uploaded documents to SUNY Korea for admission purposes.
2. Applicant with college credits that did not submit the college transcript may result in denial of admission or dismissal.
3. I agree that I am responsible for submitting all the required documents by the deadline. Also, I understand that SUNY Korea is not liable for any disadvantages in the admission process caused by late submission of application and/or required documents.
4. I agree that SUNY Korea recruits students through Hobsons Radius system by collecting minimal personal information. Personal information is used only for the school register and is kept confidential. Personal information is only used for academic affairs after the student is admitted. Personal information includes name, Date of birth, Phone number, Email address, Home address, Family information etc.
Korean Cost
1) Tuition: $21,550
2) Program Fees: $2,000
3) Accommodation(Single): ₩3,100,000 / Accommodation(Double): ₩2,000,000
U.S.A. Cost
(※ Only Stony Brook. 2 out of 8 semesters are mandatory)
1) Tuition: $24,180
2) Program Fees: $2,616
3) Accommodation (Meal plan included): $13,500
Please note that the costs for meals, housing, and additional expenses such as US International Health Insurance will be
charged to students while studying at Stony Brook, New York campus
The costs may vary depending on the meal plan, housing options, and other variables.
* Assuming 2 semesters per year. All charges are subject to change without notice.
** Payable to the University. Health insurance is required of all full-time students; waivers are available to domestic students
who already have health insurance. International students must enroll in the International Student Health Insurance Plan;
estimated monthly cost is approximately ₩45,000.
*** Tuition and fees must be paid in US Dollars.
**** Accommodation fee may vary depending on the length of stay.
Deposit of ₩50,000 is refundable when leaving.
***** Tuition payment is made by each semester
1) Tuition $22,210
2) Program fees $1,200 more >
3) Accommodation (Single): ₩3,100,000
* Assuming 2 semesters per year. All charges are subject to change without notice.
** Payable to the University. Health insurance is required of all full-time students; waivers are available to domestic students
who already have health insurance. International students must enroll in the International Student Health Insurance Plan
*** Tuition and Program fee must be paid in US Dollars.
**** Accommodation fee may vary depending on the length of stay.
Deposit of ₩50,000 is refundable when leaving.
***** Tuition payment and program fee payments are made by each semester
Korean Cost
1) Tuition: $21,550
2) Program Fees: $2,000
3) Accommodation(Single): ₩3,100,000 / Accommodation(Double): ₩2,000,000
* Assuming 2 semesters per year. All charges are subject to change without notice.
** Payable to the University. Health insurance is required of all full-time students; waivers are available to domestic students
who already have health insurance. International students must enroll in the International Student Health Insurance Plan;
estimated monthly cost is approximately ₩45,000 KRW (42.00 USD) .
*** Tuition and fees must be paid in US Dollars.
**** Accommodation fee may vary depending on the length of stay.
Deposit of ₩50,000 KRW (47.00 USD) is refundable when leaving.
***** Tuition payment is made by each semester
SUNY Korea’s Scholarship Committee will apply the following scholarship criteria and benefits as a minimum reference standard. External references, attesting to such qualifications as leadership, extracurricular activities, honors/awards, and essays, will also be taken into account.
The criteria may be revised and enhanced upon committee’s decision due to the availability of funds and competitiveness. The number of scholarship recipients may vary each semester depending on availability of funds for each scholarship or from financial aid secured from SUNY Korea.
Please see SUNY Korea Undergraduate Scholarship and Financial Aid Guide for details
'Eligibility' | Incoming Freshmen(Evaluated annually) |
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'Benefits' | - Full tuition and fees - Room and Board |
'Requirements' | - High-achieving high school record or equivalent
- High achievement on standardized tests - Evidence of leadership, special talents or interests, and other personal qualities demonstrated through extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and other non-academic pursuits |
'Eligibility' | Incoming Freshmen(Evaluated annually) |
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'Benefits' | - Full/Partial Tuition |
'Requirements' | - High-achieving high school record or equivalent
- High achievement on standardized tests - Evidence of leadership, special talents or interests, and other personal qualities demonstrated through extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and other non-academic pursuits |
'Eligibility' | International students with citizenship from developing countries
(1~2 from each country) |
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'Benefits' | - Full/partial tuition - Program fees* - Room and Board* |
'Requirements' | - High-achieving high school record or equivalent
- High achievement on standardized tests - Evidence of leadership, special talents or interests, and other personal qualities demonstrated through extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and other non-academic pursuits * Requires official recommendation from embassy or government |
'Eligibility' | Continuing Students |
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'Benefits' | BenefitsFull/half tuition |
'Requirements' | - Outstanding Academic GPA among graduating class
- 15 or more credits earned toward GPA (14 for first semester freshmen) - Evidence of leadership, special talents or interests, and other personal qualities demonstrated through extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and other non-academic pursuits |
'Eligibility' | North Korean Refugees |
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'Benefits' | - Full tuition and fees - Room and Board |
'Requirements' | Proof of Refugee Record |
'Eligibility' | Low Income Status |
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'Benefits' | - $1000 to full tuition/Semester - Room and board upon review |
'Requirements' | Proof of Low-Income Status |
※ Any information in the above table is subject to change without notice.
'Eligibility' | New or Enrolled Full-time Graduates (TA in 2 courses, 20 hours per week) |
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'Benefits' | - Full Semester Tuition Waiver (Stipend of 1,000,000KRW/month) |
'Selection Standard' |
- A Minimum English Score of TOEFL iBT SPEAK 22 or IELTS SPEAK 6.5 - A High GPA - Passing the Internal Evaluation Process |
※ Subject to change in compliance with overall teaching assistantship guideline
Research Assistantships (RA)'Eligibility' | New and Enrolled Full-time Graduates |
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'Benefits' | - Monthly Stipend and Tuition Discount |
'Selection Standard' |
- Evaluation of the Professor in Charge of a Research Project |
'Eligibility' | Ph.D. students only. Awards limited to 6 students |
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'Benefits'
(Support is available up to three years of enrollment.) |
- Full tuition and program fee
- Research stipend of 1,000,000 KRW per month - Opportunities for overseas seminars and joint research |
'Requirements' | - Ph.D. students at CS, TPI, and AMS (including M.S. & Ph.D. integrated course)
- Must be qualified for admission criteria for Ph.D at CS, TPI, and AMS Evaluated according to internal policy |
※ Any information in the above table is subject to change without notice.
SUNY Korea-FIT Scholarship Committee will apply for the following scholarship criteria and benefits as a reference. External references such as leadership, extracurricular activities, honors/awards, essay, and etc. will also be taken into account.
The criteria may be revised and enhanced upon committee’s decision due to the availability of funds and its competitiveness. The number of scholarship recipients may vary each semester upon the availability of funds for each scholarship secured from SUNY Korea-FIT.
See SUNY Korea FIT Undergraduate Scholarship and Financial Aid Guide
for details
Benefits | - From $5,000 up to full tuition |
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Requirements | - Outstanding performance in application
- Outstanding academic record in most recently attended school - High achievement in standardized tests - Other personal and non-academic qualities |
Remarks | - This scholarship maybe renewable upon a review. |
Benefits | - $ 7,000 (from tuition) |
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Requirements | - Outstanding performance in application
- Outstanding academic record in most recently attended school - High achievement in standardized tests - Other personal and non-academic qualities |
Remarks | - A newly admitted student from each major with the top distinction will be awarded |
Benefits | - $ 5,000 (from tuition) |
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Requirements | - Outstanding performance in application
- Outstanding academic record in most recently attended school - High achievement in standardized tests - Other personal and non-academic qualities |
Remarks | - A newly admitted student from each major with the second distinction will be awarded |
Benefits | - $1,000 ~ $ 3,000 (from tuition) |
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Requirements | - Competitively outstanding academic record in most recently attended school
- High achievement in standardized tests - Other personal and non-academic qualities |
Remarks | - Continuing Students |
Benefits | - $1,000 ~ $ 3,000 (from tuition) |
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Requirements | - Completion of Financial Aid Application
- Proof of refugee record or low-income status |
※ Any information in the above table is subject to change without notice.