This report presents the results of the annual survey of geographic origins or permanent residence of all first-time credit course students attending the institutions of the State University of New York during the 1972 fall term. Following summary tables of first-time students by institution and permanent residence of first-time students, Part 2 presents tables indicating permanent residence of first-time students at university centers, university colleges, health science centers, specialized colleges, statutory colleges, agricultural and technical colleges, and community colleges. Part 3 presents tables indicating the institution of first-time students by permanent residence of counties, out-of-state residence, and foreign countries. Part 4, the appendix, includes percent distributions and a comparison of high school graduates with first-time students by area, region, and county. (MJM)