Contact Us:
Alfred University
Office of Admissions
Alumni Hall
1 Saxon Drive
Alfred, NY 14802

Ph: 800.541.9229
Ph: 607.871.2115
Fx: 607.871.2198

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Director:
Jeremy Spencer
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Arrow iconEarly Decision Plan

Arrow iconTransfer Students

Arrow iconReadmission Students

Arrow iconGraduate Programs

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Alfred University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, with all students being accorded the same rights privileges, programs and activities. There is no discrimination on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of admission and educational policies, scholarships and loan programs, the athletic program, or any other school-administered program.

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First Year Student (Freshman)

How to Apply

* Alfred University is a member of the Common Application System for selective colleges and universities.

Application Fee
A $40 (US) fee is charged for each application. A check or money order, made payable to Alfred University, must accompany the application or it cannot be processed. Visit Campus and interview with an Admissions Counselor to obtain a fee waiver.

Timeline

Admissions Completed Application

Early decision
December 1 - Fall application deadline

Regular decision
February 1 - Fall application deadline
November 1 - Spring International student application deadline
December 1 - Spring application deadline

Financial Aid Application

Early decision
Special financial aid application forms are provided to all Early Decision applicants. The deadline for a preliminary evaluation is December 15. Early Decision awards are finalized by completion and submission of the actual FAFSA after January 1, using actual income information.

Regular decision
March 15 - Priority deadline
May 1 - Regular deadline

Admissions Acceptance

Upon acceptance a $300.00 deposit is due:
January 15 - Early decision
May 1 - Fall semester
December 15 - Spring semester

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Early Decision Plan

What is Early Decision?
The Early Decision Plan is for First Time (Freshman Students) only. Read about it and obtain an E.D. contract here. You may apply using any of the above options.

Early Decision Timeline

Early Decision Admissions Completed Application

Early decision candidates must complete their applications by December 1 . You will be notified of an admission decision by mid-December, and, if admitted, you must withdraw applications to other colleges and submit a non-refundable deposit of $300 by January 15.

Early Decision Financial Aid Application

Early decision
Special financial aid application forms are provided to all Early Decision applicants. The deadline for a preliminary evaluation is December 15. Early Decision awards are finalized by completion and submission of the actual FAFSA after January 1, using actual income information.

Early Decision Admissions Acceptance

Upon acceptance a $300.00 deposit is due:
January 15 - Early decision

Early decision students will be notified of an admission decision by mid-December, and, if admitted, you must withdraw applications to other colleges and submit a non-refundable deposit of $300 by January 15.

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Transfer Student

How to Apply

  • Contact the Admissions Office and have an application mailed to you.

* Alfred University is a member of the Common Application System for selective colleges and universities.

Appliction Fee
A $40 (US) fee is charged for each application. A check or money order, made payable to Alfred University, must accompany the application or it cannot be processed. Visit Campus and interview with an Admissions Counselor to obtain a fee waiver.

Timeline

Admissions Completed Application

Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of Engineering & College of Business Applications
May 1 - Priority deadline fall semester
August 1 - Final fall application deadline
November 15 - Priority deadline spring semester
November 1 - International student deadline spring semester
December 1 - Spring application deadline

School of Art & Design
February 1- Fall semester
November 15 - *Spring deadline

*Students who are transferring less than 24 art studio credits must apply for fall semester only.

Financial Aid Application

Transfer Students
May 1 - Priority deadline fall semester
August 1 - Regular deadline fall semester
December 1 - Priority deadline spring semester
December 15 - Regular deadline spring semester

Admissions Acceptance

Upon acceptance a $300.00 deposit is due:
May 1 or within two weeks of acceptance if after May 1- Fall semester
December 15 or within two weeks of acceptance if after December 15- Spring semester

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Re-Admission Students

Application Fee
A $40 (US) fee is charged for each application. A check or money order, made payable to Alfred University, must accompany the application or it cannot be processed. There are no application fee waivers for readmission students.

Admissions Completed Application

Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of Engineering & College of Business Applications
May 1 - Priority deadline fall semester
August 1 - Final fall application deadline
November 15 - Priority deadline spring semester
December 1 - Spring application deadline

School of Art & Design
February 1- Fall semester
November 15 - *Spring deadline

*Students who are transferring less than 24 art studio credits must apply for fall semester only.

Financial Aid Application

Transfer Students
May 1 - Priority deadline fall semester
August 1 - Regular deadline fall semester
December 1 - Priority deadline spring semester
December 15 - Regular deadline spring semester

Readmissions Admissions Acceptance

Upon acceptance a $300.00 deposit is due:
May 1 or within two weeks of acceptance if after May 1- Fall semester
December 15 or within two weeks of acceptance if after December 15- Spring semester

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Graduate Programs

How to Apply

  • Contact the Graduate Admissions Office and have an application mailed to you.

Application Fee
A $50 (US) fee is charged for each application. A check or money order, made payable to Alfred University, must accompany the application or it cannot be processed. Visit Campus and interview with an Admissions Counselor to obtain a fee waiver.

Timeline

Admissions Completed Application

Business Administration (MBA)

  • Reviewed on a rolling basis
  • For premium consideration
    May 1 (Fall)
    November 15 (Spring)
  • International Students
    May 1 (Fall)
    November 1 (Spring)

Counseling (MS Ed/CAS) AU & CITE

  • Reviewed on a rolling basis
  • For premium consideration March 1
    CITE: May 15
  • International Students February 1
  • Fall application only

Literacy Education (MS Ed) AU & CITE

  • Reviewed on a rolling basis
  • For premium consideration
    May 1 (Fall)
    November 15 (Spring)
  • International Students
    May 1 (Fall)
    November 1 (Spring)

Engineering (MS and Ph D)

  • Reviewed on a rolling basis
  • For premium consideration
    May 1 (Fall)
    November 15 (Spring)
  • International Students
    May 1 (Fall)
    November 1 (Spring)

Fine Arts (MFA)

  • February 1
  • Fall Application only

School Psychology (Psy D)

  • January 15
  • Fall Application only

School Psychology (MA/CAS)

  • February 15
  • Fall Application only

Financial Aid Application

Transfer Students
May 1 - Priority deadline fall semester
August 1 - Regular deadline fall semester
December 1 - Priority deadline spring semester
December 15 - Regular deadline spring semester

Admissions Acceptance

Upon acceptance a $200.00 deposit is due:
May 1 or within two weeks of acceptance if after May 1- Fall semester
December 15 or within two weeks of acceptance if after December 15- Spring semester

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International Students

  • Before applying, please read the International Student Requirements and special Timeline.
  • Use the application options listed under the appropriate sections to apply to Alfred University. Return to top.

Application Fee
A $40(US) fee is charged for each first-year and transfer student application.
A $50 (US) fee is charged for each graduate application.
A check or money order(US), made payable to Alfred University, must accompany the application or it cannot be processed. Visit Campus and interview with an Admissions Counselor to obtain a fee waiver.

Timeline

Admissions Completed Application

See appropriate section above

Upon Acceptance

May 15 - Fall semester
November 15 - Spring semester

Contact Us:
Alfred University
Office of Admissions
Alumni Hall
1 Saxon Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
Ph: 800.541.9229
Ph: 607.871.2115
Fx: 607.871.2198