International Student and Scholar Services

You should apply as a J-1 Exchange student if you have been nominated to study at Buffalo State by one of our partner institutions. 

Buffalo State is proud partners with the following universities:

Exchange students must be nominated by their home university.

Students studying on exchange are not degree-seeking, and may be nominated by their home university to study at SUNY Buffalo State for one or two semesters.

Deadline to Apply for Fall Enrollment: April 15 

Deadline to Apply for Spring Enrollment: October 15

J-1 Exchange students are required to live on campus, have a meal plan and be enrolled in the SUNY International Health Insurance while on exchange.

Steps to Apply as a J-1 Exchange Student:

• Nomination from home campus
• Complete exchange application (Buffalo State will send the exchange application to students after receiving a nomination from their home university)
• Submit supporting documents: Passport bio page, transcript, English proficiency page, bank statement, FSA-4 form

Steps After Acceptance

• Complete health form
• Proof of vaccinations
• Apply for J1 visa
• Select classes
• Attend orientation
• Arrive on campus one week prior to classes starting