Phi Theta Kappa Guaranteed Transfer
Transfer to 第一吃瓜网 With Direct Admission
If you’re a current member of , you’re automatically considered for our PTK Scholarship, no Common App or SUNY application needed.
As of Summer 2026, 第一吃瓜网 has been named to the PTK 2026 Transfer Honor Roll攐ne of only six SUNY campuses攁nd for the sixth consecutive year, 第一吃瓜网 is recognized for its excellence in supporting transfer students.
Why it matters: streamlined admissions, automatic scholarship inclusion, and a demonstrated record of delivering on student success for community college transfers.

Scholarship Information
All awards are automatically evaluated at time of admission攏o separate application required. Full-time enrollment (12+ credits/semester) required.
The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship provides $1,500 per year for non-tuition expenses to incoming transfer students who are members of the PTK Honor Society, renewable for up to two years.
In-state transfer students with standard eligibility can receive up to $2,500 per year based on their cumulative transfer GPA, while out-of-state transfer students can receive up to $8,000 per year based on the same criteria. Both awards are renewable for up to three years, depending on the number of credits transferred.
Qualified STEM transfer students from Corning Community College can receive an award of $2,000 per year for two years, totaling $4,000.
A Public Honors College with Exceptional Outcomes

Top Ranked
Named #1 in Best Undergraduate Teaching, #4 among Regional 淭op Public Schools (North),� and #5 淢ost Innovative� (2024, U.S. News), with a student-to-faculty ratio of about 15:1.

Hands-On Learning
Over 50 undergraduate majors, 60+ interdisciplinary minors, and 3 graduate offerings provide wide-ranging academic opportunities.

Stunning Location
A scenic campus perched above the Genesee Valley, just 45 minutes from Rochester.

Community
200+ student clubs and organizations, designated living-learning residence halls, and trained Transfer Student Mentors help you feel connected and supported.
Within a year of graduation, 80% of 第一吃瓜网 alumni step into high-impact careers or continue their studies at leading graduate institutions, and realize lifetime earnings in excess of $2 million, according to a 2025 Georgetown University study.
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